Here, bites of watermelon taste great with shrimp that has a little heat. If you'd rather use a grill pan on the stove to cook the shrimp, skip the bamboo skewers.
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Marbled, robust skirt steak is smothered with fragrant, sautéed onions. It's a glorious combination.
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This is a beautiful, dramatic way to infuse shrimp with anise flavor. Unpeeled shrimp retain the most flavor, but you can peel and devein them before cooking if you like. Don't use more pastis than the recipe calls for (and have a lid on hand to cover the pan if the flames get too high). You can read more about this recipe on the Cookthink blog.
Smoky barbecued chicken makes a base for this delicious warm salad. You could also use a store-bought rotisserie chicken or, really, any leftover chicken.
This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.
Black Pepper Tuna On Crisp Vegetables With Ginger And Soy Sauce Vinaigrette
Black Pepper Tuna On Crisp Vegetables With Ginger And Soy Sauce Vinaigrette
Cook the tuna in aluminum foil to keep the cracked pepper from burning in the hot pan. The outside of the tuna gets cooked through the foil, while the inside remains rare.
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The trick is to chop tuna pieces fine enough so that they stick together, without turning mushy. Use a knife -- not a food processor -- and let tuna firm up in the freezer for 10 minutes beforehand.
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This classic French chicken terrine adapted from Saveur takes some work, but the rewards justify it. Light and dark meat is studded with pistachios and flavored with garlic, lemon, fresh basil and thyme.
Steamed Mussels With Chile And Tequila
Steamed Mussels With Chile And Tequila
This dish is a festive take on traditional steamed mussels, with diced tomatoes and toasted corn accompanying the shellfish in a spicy chile-tequila broth. Serve with fresh tortilla chips and lime wedges.
Smoky Black Bean And Ham Bone Soup
Smoky Black Bean And Ham Bone Soup
There is something dramatically appealing about the deep, inky color of black beans. Their rich, earthy flavor and velvety texture seems a perfect match for the salty smoke of ham in this black bean version of split pea soup.
Cucumber And Garlic Soup With Mint
Cucumber And Garlic Soup With Mint
This cold soup is a breath of fresh air any muggy summer day - a refreshing sip with a bit of spice.
Tomato, Corn, Cucumber And Feta Salad
Tomato, Corn, Cucumber And Feta Salad
This summery salad made with bounty from the garden or farmers market goes great with grilled meats, and doesn't require any cooking. Raw corn is surprisingly sweet, and gives the salad great texture.
This easy spread comes together with one pan and a food processor. It's a great dip for vegetables or crackers, or even on a sandwich.
