Top Tastes Top Tastes - Six of the best

Of all our many recipes these are our favorites. Some are from world class chefs, others from readers', still more are traditional classics. A recipe may have been picked for its originality, its brilliance, its simplicity or its sheer audacity. Or simply because it tickled our taste buds, or made a meal special.

• Entrees		• Desserts
Champagne Oyster Stew with Brie cheese Delicious, quick to prepare and .... an aphrodisiac? Try it and let us know! Jon's Simple Sunset Salmon A simple but delicious recipe from The Mad Chef. A tasty combination of salmon and fresh fruit make this a quick, tasty and even healthy meal! Salmon in Mango and Ginger Sauce Garlic, mango, tarragon and ginger make salmon steaks into a very special dish. A quick, easy and delicious recipe. Florida Lobster Stew A beautiful yet adaptable recipe. Perfect for a summer dinner party and a seafood-lover's delight Poached Salmon with Watercress Sauce Salmon poached in a flavorful Court Bouillon and served with a watercress mayonnaise makes a beautifully fresh summer meal Pan-Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes What a treat! Not only that but this is a quick recipe to prepare and the mashed potatoes are truly out of this world. Canh Chua Tom-Vietnamese Shrimp Sweet Sour Soup Although the title mentions soup, this recipe is a meal in itself combining the d flavors of shrimp, lemongrass, pineapple, garlic and tomatoes and is served over rice. Michelle’s Caribbean Bouillabaisse Wow - saffron, cream, garlic and other wonderful flavors in Caribbean version of the Mediterranean seafood medley.		Figs with strawberries and balsamic vinegar Celebrated Sydney chef Luke Mangan suggests that these are served with Champagne. (Recipe at the bottom of the page). Fresh Apricot Clafouti Fresh apricots flavored with lavender honey, brandy and vanilla create an irresistible combination. Pears L'Orange We love this quick and easy dessert that can be made in minutes Bartlett pears are soaked in lemon juice, grated orange peel and delicious orange liqueur Summer Fruit Salad Different melon varieties, black grapes, pineapple and strawberries in a lemon, lime and orange liquor. Fresh as summer and simplicity itself. A beautifully light and flavorful ending to a summer meal. Amish Apple Bread A simple to make bread with the delicious flavors of apple, cinnamon and pecans. Skewered Cantaloupe An interesting way of cooking cantaloupe on the grill using butter, honey and fresh mint.

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