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Here, watermelon gives up its usual place at the table as a fruit and goes to work in a role usually occupied by its cousin, the cucumber. The melon is a lovely foil for the salty feta, tangy onion, and tart vinegar. It makes a refreshing and unusual salad for any summer brunch, luncheon, or dinner.

This bread is wonderful served along with our Baked Spaghetti (see page 76) and a fresh salad.

These pancakes are delicious with a dollop of sour cream.

This can be done with mussels and clams mixed, and you can also add shrimp at the end if you like variety.