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Chicken Tonnato Menu

Chicken topped with a chilled tuna puree is a variation on vitello (veal) tonnato, a classic warm-weather dish. On the side, tomatoes with anchovy dressing and a vegetable gratin.

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Easy Fried Chicken Menu

Grab a blanket (and some napkins!), head outside, and savor our easiest fried-chicken feast ever.

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Pressed Salami Sandwiches with Salad

Fill a basket with these simple Tuscan recipes, including pressed sandwiches and a lemony cake, and enjoy a perfect Sunday picnic in the park.

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Pressed Sandwich Menu

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Tortilla Espanola Menu

This spread of Spanish-inspired dishes creates a lovely yet simple departure from the norm with a saffron-infused potato omelet, asparagus with sherry vinegar, and roasted piquillo peppers -- sangria optional.

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Classic Cod Menu

Codfish cooked in herbs, wine, and lemon is complemented by potatoes drizzled with malt vinegar -- a lighter variation on the British tradition of fish and chips.

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Summer Lobster Menu

Steamed lobsters filled with red and yellow tomatoes are drizzled with a mustard vinaigrette and served alfresco. Additional vinaigrette takes the place of drawn butter.

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Pork Kebabs Menu

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Zesty Crab Cakes Menu

You don't have to be at the beach to enjoy this coastal classic. Lightly spiced crab cakes are panfried and served alongside honey-sweetened slaw made not only with cabbage but also with vibrant radicchio.

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Spiced Salmon Menu

Familiar ingredients take an unexpected turn in this quick dinner. Salmon and new potatoes are infused with Indian-inspired flavors, and cucumber, cantaloupe, and squash come together in a refreshing chilled salad.

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Nicoise Sandwich Menu

Reinvent a traditional nicoise salad by tucking it into a sandwich. Here, we've piled tuna, eggs, olives, and onions between slices of crusty ciabatta. Potato chips are the natural accompaniment; ours are sliced russets that are baked, not fried.

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Wine Mussels Menu

Mussels are served in the same savory broth in which they were steamed: a mixture of white wine, garlic, shallots, and herbs. Crispy oven frites are accompanied by a dipping sauce of Dijon mustard and chopped chervil.

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Stir-Fried Shrimp Menu

In this easy-to-prepare Pan-Asian meal, the spiciness of stir-fried shrimp is balanced by the mild flavors of coconut noodles and baby bok choy.

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Spanish Tapas Menu

A variety of tapas, the appetizers and snacks popular in Spain, can make a meal.

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Pepper Shrimp Menu

Try this tasty take on Mediterranean food.

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Mexican Taco Bar Menu

Bring together the varied traditions and flavors of regional Mexican food in a casual taco bar. Start the party with a pitcher of premade margaritas. Beers and sodas complete the drink selection. Prepared-ahead salsas do double duty as dips and taco toppings. Carnitas, which are juicy pork browned until crisp, shredded poached chicken, fresh fixings, and warm tortillas fill out the rest of the abundant spread. Mangos dusted with chili make a simple refreshing addition.

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Tapas-Style Menu

Take it easy with a relaxed summertime menu that's great for a crowd or just a few people. Dishes brought straight to the table for all to share is a great way to eat any day of the week.

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What's For Dinner

This dinner's theme: Mexican ingredients prepared in a modern way. The meal also offers a convenient way to use summer's surplus of herbs. Cilantro, mixed with salt, gives a boost to corn, and generous amounts of basil and parsley invigorate the slaw.