Both tiny fish carry nutritional heftbut there are definite differences between them.

Sardines and anchovies are also wonderful when used to top salads, sandwichesand of course, pizza.

Try a few of these dishes to add sardines and anchovies to your weekly meal rotation.

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(But perhaps a smoked sardine could fill in just as nicely!)

Lemony Spaghetti With Sardines and Bread Crumbs

Greg DuPree

Nicoise Inspired Summer Salad

Caitlin Bensel

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Greg DuPree

Slow-Cooker Puttanesca With Roasted Broccolini

Jennifer Causey