Joyce reveals 31 recipes for fish and shellfish appetizers and entrees served in Florida restaurants. For an elegant dinner for two try Stuffed Pompano as prepared at Miami's Fontainbleu Hilton. Or feed a crowd with Derby Oyster Stew from the restaurant at St. Pete's Derby Lane dog track.

Want the secrets behind Key West's favorite recipes? Conch (say " konk") Cooking presents a nutritious alternative to the usual seafood fare and a delicious one Joyce LaFray's collection, which includes time-tested recipes from Florida's famous restaurants and others, is sure to tempt both adventuresome palates and waist-conscious readers. Discover particulars about the conch, including easy-to-follow directions on removing the meat from the shell and tenderizing the queen conch. Recipes include favorites from Mangrove Mama s in Sugar Loaf Key, The Pier House in Key West and Marker 88...

This handy tome contains the secrets behind the famous crab recipes of Florida's best eateries. As most Floridians know, few activities are as satisfying as sitting around cracking stone crab claws over lively conversation and a tangy butter sauce. Or how about a few dozen slightly more intricate recipes? With some 45,000 species all over the world - each with its own distinct flavors this cookbook offers gourmets and gourmands alike more than just a few ways to prepare and serve this tender, moist meat. Blue crab, Alaskan King, Stone Crab they're all included. Crab heaven? For sure

Remember the last time you ate an orange - that cool, sweet juice running through your fingers and down your forearm? Well, who knew that oranges would show up on most sophisticated plates these days, adding zest and color to any menu? Included are juicy recipes such as Roast Crisp Duckling L'orange, Perfect Orange Flan, Steamed Orange Bread Pudding, Mama's Orange Biscuits and Florida Orange Pancakes. It's a whole new way of looking at this very familiar fruit