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  <title>Top Chef Cookbook: Original Interviews and Recipes from Bravo's hit show</title>
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  <read_at>Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[A funny read for fans of the show but the complex preparations and the amount of cilantro-laden dishes was off-putting. I don't like cilantro as a dominant flavor which got in the way of my usual pure joy in eating.  There were some bright spots.  Our quickfire smoothee challenge was really laugh-filled. <br/><br/>Here are the recipes I tasted and the cookbook club cooks who made them.<br/><br/><br/>Me - Shrimp Poached in Olive Oil:  Loved the infused olive oil and the avocado.  Lime syrup was a little much and, of course, there was cilantro.<br/><br/>Sheela - Watermelon, Fontina and Olive Salad:  Probably my favorite of the dishes.  Cheese and watermelon is something I had never tried before and I liked it.<br/><br/>Molly - Fish Cakes: Such good fresh fish and interesting spices. Fish cakes are always a winner in my book.  Very tasty.  I would replace cilantro with a less metallic seasoning for an equally stunning effect.<br/><br/>Gretchen - Banana Scallops:  The sear on the scallops with the sugar was pure joy.  Cool presentation. More Cilantro. ]]></body>
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