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  Easy Crab-Cake Menu

  Sail through some clever tricks for impressive -- and cost-conscious -- Maryland crab cakes as part of a weekend feast that's a breeze.

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  Maryland Crab Cakes

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  Corn and Scallion Salad

  Garlicky Roasted Asparagus

  dessert

  Fresh Cherry Tart

  Serves 8

  Next: Leg of Lamb Menu

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  Leg of Lamb Menu

  Middle Eastern flatbread, such as lavash or pita, can be used to wrap up the thin slices of lamb, lightly charred tomatoes, and chickpea-and-cucumber salad with lots of fresh mint.

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  Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb

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  Grilled Tomatoes with Yogurt

  Chickpea and Cucumber Salad with Fresh Mint

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  Date Triangles

  Serves 4

  Next: Seared Scallops Menu

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  Seared Scallops Menu

  Bacon and scallops are a classic combination. Here, the smoky-and-sweet pairing is used as a savory topping for sauteed zucchini and wax beans.

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  Mixed Greens with Mango Vinaigrette

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  Seared Scallops with Bacon

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  Ribbon Zucchini with Yellow Wax Beans

  dessert

  Coconut Tapioca Pudding

  Serves 4

  Next: Glazed Salmon Menu

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  Glazed Salmon Menu

  A salty-sweet blend of honey, soy sauce, and coriander adds Asian flavor to salmon. The fish is served with fragrant ginger rice and garlicky broccoli rabe.

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  Salmon with Honey-Coriander Glaze

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  Ginger Rice

  Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

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  Broiled Plums with Mascarpone Cream

  Serves 4

  Next: Summer Lobster Menu

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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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  Lobster with Red and Yellow Tomatoes

  soup

  Summer Corn Chowder

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  Avocado Bruschetta with Green Sauce

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  Almond Cakes with Fresh Fruit

  Serves 4

  Next: Chicken Salad Menu

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  Chicken Salad Menu

  Chicken breasts smothered with onions and mushrooms are served over fresh spinach; tomatoes gratinee is a flavorful side dish.

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  Summer Squash Soup with Basil Pistou

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  Warm Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Salad

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  Tomatoes Gratinee

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  Melon with Beaumes-de-Venise

  Next: Beef Kebabs Menu

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  Beef Kebabs Menu

  The buffet includes a salad of freshly picked greens, beef kebabs, and eggplant straight off the grill; the baked tomatoes and peppers are stuffed with a mix of basmati rice, kale, and currants flavored with Middle Eastern spices.

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  Chilled Cucumber Soup with Roasted Baby Beets

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  Grilled Beef Kebabs with Scallions, Cilantro, and Mint

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  Grilled Eggplant with Balsamic Vinegar, Feta, and Grilled Baguette

  Tomatoes and Peppers stuffed with Basmati Rice and Kale

  dessert

  Raspberry Custard Pie

  beverage

  Peach and Rosemary Spritzers

  Next: Grilled Lamb Menu

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  Grilled Lamb Menu

  Inspired by seasonal produce, this summery meal teams lamb chops with a chilled herb sauce, couscous with tomatoes and basil, and refreshing watermelon with ricotta salata and mint. When topped with ginger ale, scoops of store-bought sorbet become an innovative dessert that's light enough to enjoy any time of the day.

  salad

  Minted Watermelon Salad

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  Grilled Lamb Shoulder Chops with Herb Aioli

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  Couscous Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

  dessert

  Raspberry and Lemon Sorbet Floats

  Next: Grilled Pizza Menu

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  Grilled Pizza Menu

  Put your grill to a new use with our grilled-pizza menu.

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  Grilled Pizza with Fontina and Arugula

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  Butter Beans with Mint

  Grilled Radicchio, Summer Squashes, and Scallions

  dessert

  Gelato Affogato

  Next: Easy Elegant Lunch

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  Easy Elegant Lunch

  Keep lunch on the lighter side with this menu.

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  Hibiscus-Honey Iced Tea

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  Salmon with Tarragon-Yogurt Sauce

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  Watercress and Orange Salad

  Leek Tart

  Next: Swedish Crayfish Menu

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  Swedish Crayfish Menu

  Kraftskiva, a Swedish harvest celebration, features a heaping platter of crayfish, which have been boiled with fresh dill. Seasonal side dishes include buttered new potatoes, a sprightly cucumber salad, and a mix of lettuces and herbs garnished with nasturtium blossoms.

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  Red-Currant Schnapps

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  Swedish Crayfish Boil

  salad

  Herbed Garden Salad

  side

  Buttered New Potatoes

  Shaved-Cucumber Salad

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  Quick Rye Bread

  dessert

  Sweetened Berries with Elderflower Sherbet

  Cardamom Biscotti

  Saft Sparklers

  Serves 8

  Next: Chicken Tonnato Menu

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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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  Chicken Tonnato

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  Summer-Vegetable Gratin

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  Tomatoes with Anchovy Dressing

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  Baked Stuffed Apricots

  Serves 4

  Next: Classic Cod Menu

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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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  Codfish with Herbed White-Wine Lemon Sauce

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  Potato Chips with Malt Vinegar

  Green Vegetable Medley

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  Berries with Warm Sherry Sabayon

  Serves 4

  Next: Shrimp Boil Menu

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  Shrimp Boil Menu

  Spend a warm evening outdoors enjoying a Southern classic -- shrimp, corn, potatoes, and onions cooked together in a spicy broth.

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  Shrimp Boil

  Serves 4

  Next: Elegant Summer Menu

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  Elegant Summer Menu

  Strike a balance between elegance and ease with a summer dinner featuring all-American dishes.

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  Peach Margaritas with Peach Wedges

  appetizer

  Figs Wrapped in Basil with Balsamic Vinegar

  Caviar Dip with Root-Vegetable Chips

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  Summer Borscht with Tzatziki

  salad

  Tabbouleh with Red and Gold Tomatoes

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  Cracked Lobster with Drawn Butter and Lemon

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  Laura's Crumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese

  Fennel, Carrot, and Apple Slaw

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  Chilled Pineapple Mousse with Pistachios

  Next: Zesty Crab Cakes 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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  Zesty Crab Cakes

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  Radicchio-Cabbage Slaw with Honey

  Quick Pickled Okra

  dessert

  Nectarine Shortcakes

  Serves 4

  Next: Grilled Bass Menu

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  Grilled Bass Menu

  Using classic seafood chowder as inspiration, fish fillets are grilled and served on top of a creamy sauce; mini biscuits stand in for oyster crackers.

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  Grilled Striped Bass

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  Corn and Clam Chowder Sauce

  Oyster Biscuits

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  Watermelon and Raspberry Salad

  Serves 4

  Next: Soft-Shell Crabs Menu

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  Soft-Shell Crabs Menu

  It's soft-shell crab season; celebrate with an easy alfresco dinner.

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  Green Beans with Ricotta Salata

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  Cornmeal Crusted Soft-Shell Crabs

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  Lemon-Red Pepper Confit

  dessert

  Cherries with Kirsch and Sorbet

  Serves 4

  Next: Fish Chowder Menu

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  Fish Chowder Menu

  Enjoy simple meals outdoors on cool late-summer evenings. A light fish chowder is served with soda biscuits.

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  Tomato and French Bean Salad

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  Fish Chowder

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  Soda Biscuits

  dessert

  Blueberry Fool

  Serves 4

  Next: Cheddar Cakes Menu

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  Cheddar Cakes Menu

  This trio of dishes, including little cakes with cheese and scallions, is perfect for warm-weather dining. Two salads -- one with tomatoes, one with black-eyed peas -- keep things cool.

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  Black-Eyed Pea and Jalapeno Salad

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  Crispy Cheddar Cakes with Bacon

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  Tomatoes with Oregano and Lime

  dessert

  Blackberry-Almond Shortbread Squares

  Serves 4

  Next: Seared Tuna Menu

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  Seared Tuna Menu

  Make the most of summer produce with this vibrant menu.

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  Avocado with Lemon and Olive Oil

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  Seared Tuna with Tomatoes and Basil

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  Green Beans with Lemon Butter

  dessert

  Peaches with Honey Syrup

  Serves 4

  Next: Pepper Shrimp Menu

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  Pepper Shrimp Menu

  Try this tasty take on Mediterranean food.

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  Pita Bread Salad with Cucumber, Mint, and Feta

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  Salt-And-Pepper Shrimp with Aioli

  side

  Quick Braised Artichokes

  dessert

  Coffee Ice Cream Affogato

  Serves 4

  Next: Nicoise Sandwich Menu

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  Nicoise Sandwich Menu

  Tuna-steak sandwiches a la nicoise are topped with a tapenade made of black olives and pine nuts and served with tarragon-seasoned artichokes.

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  Open-Faced Tuna Nicoise Sandwich

  Black-Olive-and-Pine-Nut Tapenade

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  Sliced Artichokes with Tarragon

  dessert

  Chocolate-Cinnamon Pudding

  Serves 4

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