Salmon

When preparing this menu, we suggest grilling the mango first, then the sofrito bread, and finally the salmon. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time. Accompaniment: Grilled Mango and Grilled Sofrito Bread

From the Pepper Mill in Clearwater, Florida.

Also very nice on toasted bagels.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This all-in-one main course can be made several hours ahead.

Smoked salmon enhances this innovative version of a classic. Potato stands in for half of the yolks to cut fat and cholesterol.

Serve steamed new potatoes and a stir-fry of vegetables with this entrée to round out the meal.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Tuna would also work well in this recipe. Use a combination of black and white sesame seeds for dramatic contrast. Don't forget to provide a bowl for the toothpicks.

These burgers are easier to handle if they are chilled for one hour before grilling. They would be great with rice salad and cucumber slices. Grilled pound cake topped with crushed sweetened strawberries and whipped cream makes a luscious finale.

Grilling the salmon with the skin on protects the delicate flesh.

The cheese-filled salmon rolls are sliced into rounds for a lovely presentation. They make an elegant appetizer and would be delicious served with Pinot Noir.

Hot-smoked fully cooked salmon is flaky in texture and fragrant with alder smoke. This dish can be completely assembled and chilled one day before baking.

All but the most experienced of crêpe chefs will admit that the first crêpe in a batch is often not of the best quality. The level of heat under the skillet needs to be fine-tuned as you go. With that in mind, our recipe makes enough batter for 2 crêpes, even though you'll only need 1 for this hors d'oeuvre. If the first crêpe comes out well, freeze the extra, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, to use another evening. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 hr