Adapted from a calamari recipe by James Beard Award winning chef, Rocco Dispirito, this is definitely not your run of the mill salad recipe.

Shared by the folks at East Village Kitchen, the watermelon and avocado in this recipe serves as a Summer infused counterpoint to the breaded calamari that fans of squid know and love.

Summer may not be here forever, but the flavor of the season will linger on when you serve the sweet and savory watermelon salad below to your friends and family.

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Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons ground coriander seed
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 cranks on a black peppermill, plus more to taste
1/2 lb. whole squid, cleaned and cut into rings and tentacles
Approximately 1-2 cups grapeseed, corn, or canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
zest of 1 lemon
1 shallot, peeled and minced
approximately three cups of watermelon, sliced thin
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into thin slices
flour for breading the calamari

How to Make Calamari and Watermelon Salad.

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The winners for the 2010 James Beard Awards which honor some of America’s most respected restaurants, chefs, food authors and restaurants have just been announced by the James Beard Foundation.

We’ve organized the winner’s list by state to make it easier for you to discover both emerging and established gourmet restaurants and professionals in your area as well as the places you visit on your foodie vacations and business trips.

Want to cook like a James Beard Award Winner at home? Don’t miss this article, 75+ Recipes From James Beard Award Winning Chefs which will help you do just that.

Here in Charleston, SC, I’m especially happy that Sean Brock of McCrady’s won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast.

Congratulations, Sean!

Alaska James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Alaska.

Alabama James Beard Award Nominees for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Alabama.

Arizona James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Arizona.

Arkansas James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Arkansas.

California James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Outstanding Pastry Chef: Nicole Plue, Redd, Yountville, CA

Rising Star Chef of the Year: Timothy Hollingsworth, The French Laundry, Yountville, CA

Best Chef: Pacific: David Kinch, Manresa, Los Gatos, CA

Colorado James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Colorado.

Connecticut James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Connecticut.

District of Columbia James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Washington D.C.

Florida James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Best Chef: South: Michael Schwartz, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Miami, FL

Georgia James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Georgia.

Hawaii James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Hawaii.

Idaho James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Idaho.

Illinois James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Outstanding Service: Grant Achatz, Alinea, Chicago, IL

Best Chef: Great Lakes: Koren Grieveson, Avec, Chicago, IL

Indiana James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Indiana.

Iowa James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Iowa.

Kansas James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Kansas.

Kentucky James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Kentucky.

Louisiana James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Louisiana.

Maine James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Best Chef: Northeast: Clark Frasier and Mark Gaier, Arrows Restaurant, Ogunquit, ME

Maryland James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Maryland.

Massachusetts James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Massachusetts.

Michigan James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Michigan.

Minnesota James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Best Chef: Midwest: Alexander Roberts, Restaurant Alma, Minneapolis, MN

Mississippi James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Mississippi.

Missouri James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Missouri.

Montana James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Montana.

Nebraska James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Nebraska.

Nevada James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Best Chef: Southwest: Claude Le Tohic, Joel Robuchon at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV

New Jersey James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for New Jersey.

New Mexico James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for New Mexico.

New York James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Best New Restaurant: Marea, NYC

Outstanding Chef: Tom Colicchio, Craft, NYC

Outstanding Restaurant: Daniel, NYC

Outstanding Restauranteur: Keith McNally, Balthazar

Best Chef: New York City: Daniel Humm, Eleven Madison Park, NYC

North Carolina James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for North Carolina.

Ohio James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Ohio.

Oregon James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Oregon.

Pennsylvania James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Best Chef: Mid Atlantic: Jeff Michaud, Osteria, Philadelphia, PA

Rhode Island James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Rhode Island.

South Carolina James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Best Chef: Southeast: Sean Brock, McCrady’s, Charleston, SC

Tennessee James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Tennessee.

Texas James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Texas.

Vermont James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Vermont.

Virginia James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Virginia.

Washington James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Best Chef: Northwest: Jason Wilson, Crush, Seattle, WA

West Virginia James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for West Virginia.

Wisconsin James Beard Award Nominees for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Wisconsin.

Wyoming James Beard Award Winners for 2010:

Alas, there were no 2010 James Beard Award Winners for Wyoming.

You can also see the full winner’s list for the 2010 James Beard Awards organized by category here.

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Looking for something special to celebrate the healthy and delicious flavors of Mexico?

Below is a delicious recipe for Rick Bayless’ Tomatillo Shrimp Tacos With Honey-Lime Slaw from the folks at Cookin’ Canuck which originally appeared in the cookbook, Rick Bayless’s Mexican Kitchen.

A multiple James Beard Award winning chef, Chef Rick Bayless has been instrumental in helping make the foods and cooking of Mexico popular throughout the world.

Ingredients for the Tomatillo Sauce:

8 to 9 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
4 tsp olive oil, divided
1/2 large white onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Ingredients for the Slaw:

2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp honey
Pinch of kosher salt

8 corn tortillas

Ingredients for the Shrimp:

24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 tsp ground coriander
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chile powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt

3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

How to Make Roasted Tomatillo Shrimp Tacos With Honey-Lime Slaw by Rick Bayless.

Enjoy!

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