The quintessential summer fruit, the melon delights our taste buds with its sweetness and sweet juice. If it is enough on its own and can be eaten alone, the melon is perfect to sublimate all summer recipes. It goes well with meat, charcuterie, fish, but also with other fruits, vegetables, alcohol, chocolate, etc.
To do the best melon disheshere is a selection of recipes inspired by this fruit.
Sweet melon recipes
among all melon recipes, we focus on colorful and refreshing preparations, perfect for hot summer days. The fruit salads washed down with lemon juice, agave syrup or a spoonful of rum are ideal to conclude a good meal. Also, the fruit skewers decorated with a seasonal selection and basil or rosemary have everything to please.
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When it comes to cakes, we think of melon flank recipes, Melon Cheesecake, panna cotta, tiramisu, compote, jam or melon tarte tatin. Its mild and sweet flavor will go wonderfully with more acidic notes such as lemon or grapefruit. For good melon ice cream recipes, try fresh granitas, sorbets or smoothies without forgetting gin, champagne or vodka cocktails.
Salted melon recipes
Good news, cantaloupe can be eaten raw, cooked, grilled, hot or cold. As an appetizer, melon is prepared in large salads made with other mixed vegetables or fruits. It is also paired with raw ham and mozzarella skewers, for fresh, delicious and comforting dishes. In Savory cake recipes, melon goes well with bacon bits and goat cheese. Grilled halloumi, the perfect summer cheese, can be prepared on toast with thick slices of melon or as a tartare with chunks of avocado.
Finally, the melon gazpacho it is one of the most famous recipes, just like the one with tomato. Whether sliced, in balls, in carpaccio or mixed, how will you enjoy melon?