If you've ever had canned anchovies, you may have asked yourself, "What's the deal with these tiny bones?" It's a fair question, especially if you're new to eating this small, tightly-packed ...

If anchovies aren't your thing, consider swapping in another classic tinned fish for an exciting update to your Caesar ...

Then rinse each anchovy under the cold tap, tearing away and discarding the tails. If you want to remove the bones, too, be my guest; you will thereby gain huge respect for those who fillet ...