8 herbed with watercress toasted Recipes

butter, softened, dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried thyme, minced fresh parsley, white bread, sliced and crusts removed, parsley or watercress leaf

chunks seedless watermelon (about 6 lb), ripe tomatoes (preferably heirloom) in assorted colors, cored, cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks (about 6 cups), more) fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, red wine vinegar, chopped assorted fresh herbs (such as dill, basil, and mint), fresh arugula leaves or small watercress sprigs, crumbled feta cheese (about 5 oz), sliced almonds, lightly toasted

chunks seedless watermelon (about 6 lb), ripe tomatoes (preferably heirloom) in assorted colors, cored, cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks (about 6 cups), more) fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, red wine vinegar, chopped assorted fresh herbs (such as dill, basil, and mint), fresh arugula leaves or small watercress sprigs, crumbled feta cheese (about 5 oz), sliced almonds, lightly toasted

shrimp (about 60), shelled and deveined, mayonnaise, diced celery, minced fresh chives , tarragon, or dill, fresh lemon juice, watercress sprigs, eight 1/2-inch slices brioche or challah, toasted lightly

diced red potatoes, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped carrots, reduced-sodium chicken broth, sherry, pork loin, salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried sage, salt-free garlic and herb seasoning, freshly grated parmesan, pine nuts, watercress leaves, ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced, crumbled goat cheese, olive oil, sherry vinegar

log of montrachet cheese (11 oz), olive oil, garlic cloves coarsely chopped, snipped chives, fresh thyme leaves, fresh basil leaves, dried rosemary, crumbled bay leaf, fresh ground black pepper , several grinds, lemon zest threads , about 1/2 lemon, sharp bitter greens , endive, radicchio, watercress mix, toasted french bread, sparse sprinkle of balsamic vinegar for each plate