Melon
29 Recipes We Want to Cook in July
Corn, watermelon, and tomatoes—oh my.
Watch Alton Brown Juice an Entire Watermelon in Seconds
Did we mention that he somehow manages to keep the shell of the watermelon in tact?
3-Ingredient Grilled Watermelon, Feta, and Tomato Salad
Grilling the watermelon adds a savory depth to the fruit, giving this refreshing summer salad much more flavor than you’d imagine from this simple combination.
Watermelon Cake Is the Worst Part of Summer
We want to go into hibernation until this stops.
The Best Way to Cut a Watermelon
There's more than one way to cut a melon. This is the best way.
Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad
Toss sweet melon and crisp cukes in a bright coriander-cardamom dressing for a refreshing and delicious summer salad.
The Easiest Frozen Dessert You Can Make Without a Recipe
Make icy-sweet granita with any kind of liquid or juice by following this simple technique.
Weird and Wild Watermelon Pairings
Feta and tomatoes are only the beginning.
Salty-Sweet Ideas for Summer Cantaloupe and Watermelon
Our newest recipes have a double-major in sweet and savory.
Watermelon With Yogurt, Poppy Seeds, and Fried Rosemary
There’s no law that says watermelon salads must incorporate feta. This renegade combination is at once sweet, tart, and savory—the kind of dish that’s as comfortable at the breakfast table as it is at a potluck.
Savory Shaved Cantaloupe Salad
When shopping for this salad at the market, pick heavy, aromatic cantaloupes with stem ends that yield slightly when pressed.
Watermelon and Feta With Lime and Serrano Chili Peppers
Believe it or not, watermelon and feta make a great pairing. Toss in some hot chili peppers and cilantro and you have a salad to delight everyone who tries it. Buy seedless watermelon for this—you won’t be disappointed when you try it.
How to Buy and Store Watermelon Like a Pro
Find out everything you need to know about one of our favorite summer fruits.
Pork Cutlets with Cantaloupe Salad
A ripe cantaloupe is one of the most intoxicating pieces of produce under the sun—use it creatively.
Tiki Cantaloupe-Coconut Cocktail
Fresh cantaloupe + coconut make for the perfect summer cocktail.
What to Drink All Summer Long
Add a squeeze of summer produce to your cocktails, mocktails, and even your coffee.
Salted Honey Cantaloupe Jam
This salty, sweet cantaloupe jam will put your go-to strawberry jam to shame.
Sesame-and-Soy Watermelon Poké
Marinating and searing the watermelon concentrates its flavor and primes it for this savory treatment.
Watermelon Limeade
Wow! This flavor-packed limeade is a real thirst quencher during the dog days of summer, when watermelon is at its best. Should a festive occasion arise, it also makes a wonderful margarita mixer when paired with premium white tequila.
Cantaloupe and Pancetta Cream Sauce for Pasta
I know, I know. This sounds crazy, right? Well, you just have to trust me on this one. The cantaloupe breaks down to form the backbone of a sweet, creamy sauce scented with pancetta and marjoram. A sleeper but a keeper, for sure.