All
  • All
  • Products
  • Articles
  • Videos
  • Galleries
  • Conversations
  • Social

cantaloupe

Honeyed Fig and Melon With Blue Cheese and Almonds
2011 Summer

At Your Next Dinner, Serve This Modern Cheese Platter

Cheese is one of those party-ready pantry items that I always have on hand; nothing's easier (or classier) than putting together a last-minute spread for a dinner party with crackers, nuts, and dried fruit.
by

Cheese is one of those party-ready pantry items that I always have on hand; nothing's easier (or classier) than putting together a last-minute spread for a dinner party with crackers, nuts, and dried fruit.

I didn't think anything could improve the old standby of the cheese platter, but I was proven wrong when I came across this elegant arrangement of late-Summer figs and cantaloupe, blue cheese slices, and slivered almonds, all drizzled with honey.

Part fruit salad, part cheese course, this dish highlights the best of the season without doing too much with each ingredient. Be sure to source the best items you can; I opted for green Kadota figs, local lavender honey, and a creamy Wisconsin blue. Keep reading for the recipe.

Healthy Breakfast Idea: Yogurt-Filled Cantaloupe
healthy snacks

Breakfast Idea: Yogurt-Filled Cantaloupe

I go crazy for melon this time of year because it's so juicy and refreshing, not to mention filling.
by

I go crazy for melon this time of year because it's so juicy and refreshing, not to mention filling. I love all melons, but cantaloupe makes an especially delicious treat because it tastes great when combined with other foods. The cantaloupe boat recipe I posted a while back made with cottage cheese and dried cranberries is one of my faves, and if you too are a fan, you'll also like this variation.

To see how easy it is to whip up this recipe, and see the nutritional info, read more

Sweet and Savory Recipes For Pineapple Salad
salads

Pineapple Salad Two Ways — Sweet and Savory

These days, pineapples are available year-round at the store, so you may not know that they're actually at their peak between the months of March and July.
by

These days, pineapples are available year-round at the store, so you may not know that they're actually at their peak between the months of March and July. The best way to enjoy these tropical fruits? Skip the can and select the largest, plumpest specimen you can find, preferably one with a little give. Trim and cut it — then savor its succulence with a fresh fruit salad.

Pineapples have traditionally been employed in tropical fruit salads, where they complement the flavors of papayas, mangoes, and toasted coconut. But don't overlook a savory application. Combine the fruit with cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs in a fiery Asian vinaigrette for a sweet-hot twist. Make it a full meal by adding shredded rotisserie chicken or garlicky grilled shrimp. Aching for a taste of the tropics? Decide whether to go the sweet or salty route when you read more.

Jamaican Pork and Melon Skewer Recipe
fast and easy

Fast & Easy Dinner: Jamaican Pork With Melon

While I've had the classic pairing of pork and apples, and the more unconventional combination of pork and peaches, I've yet to try pork with melons.
by partysugar

While I've had the classic pairing of pork and apples, and the more unconventional combination of pork and peaches, I've yet to try pork with melons. However, this enticing recipe brings the two ingredients together expertly with Jamaican jerk seasoning and honey.

One can only imagine that the spices provide a nice heat and the honey adds a subtle sweetness. Serving this meal on skewers appeals to children and makes it fun to eat, so get the recipe when you read more

Recipe for Cantaloupe and Cucumber Paletas (Popsicles)
summer

Icy, Spicy Cantaloupe and Cucumber Paletas

With the end of Summer fast approaching, I made a Popsicle inspired by Mexican paletas, a mostly pureed frozen fruit dessert that's either ice- or cream-based.
by

With the end of Summer fast approaching, I made a Popsicle inspired by Mexican paletas, a mostly pureed frozen fruit dessert that's either ice- or cream-based. After chopping up a cantaloupe last week, I wanted to combine it with a crisp cucumber and spicy jalapeño to create a refreshing yet snappy paleta.Zealous with my jalapeño, I chopped up an entire thing, seeds and all, and threw it in the blender. The result was too spicy for my taste, so I balanced the heat by adding a touch of sugar. Depending on your personal taste, I would recommend removing the seeds and the white flesh, the spiciest part of a jalapeño, before blending. These peppery paletas are perfect for a scorching hot day, so to learn how to make them, read more

Easy Weeknight Meal: Ham and Cheese Quesadillas
fast and easy

Easy Weeknight Meal: Ham and Cheese Quesadillas

You'd be hard pressed to find a simpler dinner than these quesadillas served alongside melon.
by

You'd be hard pressed to find a simpler dinner than these quesadillas served alongside melon. The quesadillas, with their flour tortillas encasing oozy, gooey melted mozzarella, are inspired by Mexican and Italian cuisines. Next time, for even more of an Italian twist, I'll swap the ham for prosciutto to balance out the mozzarella, which is mild and doesn't contain much salt. The cantaloupe proves to be a sweet, aromatic complement to the prosciutto.

Although you can use any type of mozzarella, I recommend the fresh kind over the low-moisture variety because it melts differently. Since I had them on hand, I replaced the mozzarella with bocconcini, or small mozzarella balls. Regardless of what mozzarella you use, I recommend patting it dry with a cloth or paper towel, so your cheese doesn't seep moisture, resulting in a soggy quesadilla. To get the recipe, read more

How to Prepare Cantaloupe
How To

How to Prepare Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe is one of those things that I see a lot in salad bars and packaged fruit salads but rarely in bagged lunches or at friends' homes.
by
How to Prepare Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe is one of those things that I see a lot in salad bars and packaged fruit salads but rarely in bagged lunches or at friends' homes. Perhaps if more people knew the right way to cut this fragrant melon, it would be more of a household staple. View this slideshow to learn how simple cantaloupe is to prepare.

View 7 Photos
Recall Warning: FDA Issues a Warning on Cantaloupe
FDA

Recall Warning: FDA Issues a Warning on Cantaloupe

Watch out, if you've purchased any cantaloupe recently you may want to check the sticker.
by

Watch out, if you've purchased any cantaloupe recently you may want to check the sticker. The FDA issued an alert regarding cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer. Turns out fruit from them may be linked to a salmonella outbreak. At the time of their alert, 59 people had illnesses linked to the cantaloupes. No deaths have occurred, but 14 people were hospitalized.

If your cantaloupe doesn't have a sticker, you should check with your grocery store to see where their stock comes from. If it turns out to be from Agropecuaria Monteliban, you should toss it out. Better to be safe than sorry!

If you're concerned and would like to learn more, be sure to read the full FDA alert.

Source