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"From Pintxos: Small Plates in the Basque Tradition by Chef Gerald Hirigoyen . This Frenchman makes fabulous food in San Francisco and this salad is an example of the simple treatment of fresh ingredients at which he excels."

Ingredients: coriander seeds, cucumbers...

"Fleur de Sel is used in this easy recipe by William Yosses Recipe calls for a SMALL melon. Fleur de Sel is a lovely salt, but only the extravagant use it for cooking. Most people use it as a condiment and sprinkle a pinch here and there in places where the salt will shine and its distinctive flavor and texture will be appreciated."

Ingredients: seedless watermelon, fleur de sel...

"This is a super easy summer dessert that could easily be served to guests. The adult version includes cassis, a French liqueur. You could easily adjust this for kids by omitting the cassis. This idea came from Rachael Ray. Enjoy!"

Ingredients: cantaloupe, French vanilla ice cream...

"An appetiser and aperitif all in one sunny melon bowl - I use the local Pineau des Charentes to fill up these charentais melon starters, but white port, fino sherry or any fortified wine would be just as good. Charentais melons are grown mainly in SW France and Spain and have a smooth pale green to creamy yellow skin. The very juicy flesh is deep orange..."

Ingredients: muskmelons, mint sprigs...

"I received this in an email and it sounded wonderful. I am always on the lookout for different dressings. This one comes from the Fresh From Florida Cookbook. I haven't tried it yet but plan to in the near future."

Ingredients: watermelon, champagne vinegar...

"A yummy recipe that can be made sweeter if you like by adding a little honey, sugar, or agave. If you like, freeze the grapes and use less ice. Enjoy! From Whole Foods."

Ingredients: honeydew melon, ice cubes...

"You won't believe how good fruit can be!!! This dressing has a zippy bite to it and combines very good with fresh fruit."

Ingredients: pepper, cantaloupe...

"Another fun way to serve X-Rated Fusion - especially with the summer months coming up!! DEEE-lightful!!! Courtesy of Drink Pink Weekly and Lisa C. (***X-Rated Fusion is Premium FRENCH vodka - ZWT3)"

Ingredients: watermelon, ice...

"An exotic and tasty combination of fruits, French Nicoise olives, toasted walnuts and fresh mint on a bed of crisp Romaine, dressed with a classic white-wine vinaigrette. Top with king prawns (allow 4 to 5 per person) for a spectacular main dish salad! Adapted from Williams-Sonoma."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, cantaloupe...