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Melon-Based Recipes

Melon-Based Recipes

Recipes based on melon: summery and fresh for a unique and delicious menu based on seasonal fruit.
We offer you three dishes easy to prepare, for a complete but fresh meal, light and with a thousand colors... and flavors!

Melon is a wonderful fruit that has many benefits for your body.

Melon is a delicious fruit and has many benefits for your body. They help regulate blood sugar levels, reduce joint inflammation due to their water content (which is great, because who doesn't want more?), as well as other things!
Many people think that melons taste better than they actually do, but most fruits can still be eaten without worrying about how many calories you take in each day, as all varieties give you a boost of energy when eaten, which makes them perfect not only during workouts or at work, but at any time!


A cold, crunchy diet can do wonders for boosting energy levels and improving mood! For those who experience feeling sluggish or depressed due to winter blues- try eating more of this delicious vegetable with an emphasis on melons because they contain serotonin which helps regulate emotions.

Melon recipes

Aside from being a great source of vitamins and minerals, melons are also known for their refreshing flavor. They come in many different varieties, like melons or cincinnati!

Melons are a great source of vitamins and minerals, but their refreshing flavor is what makes them special.
aside from being full of healthy things like vitamin C, they also have other amazing benefits! According to this article, eating one can actually make you smarter due to scopolamine found naturally within melon seeds which assists with cognitive function.

You'll be surprised how easy it is to make your own sweet and savory melon recipes with this guide. From cobblers, to cobbler-ques of all kinds (even vegan!), to galangal ginger scones that are sure to not only please but also energize you! These breads will quickly become a new favorite in any home or kitchen."

There are many health benefits of eating melon. Melons, unlike other fruits and vegetables, can help reduce the risk of developing certain diseases such as cancer or heart disease by slowing the growth rate of cells which prevents them from growing into tumors or blocking vessels where plaque can build up leading to a stroke attack!

Melon-based recipes: melon risotto

Melon recipes

Let's start with the first course: rice with melon.
To prepare it you will need:

250 grams of basmati rice;
200 g spicy provolone;
150 g bresaola or raw ham;
2 melons;
mint, oil, salt and pepper to your liking.

We start by boiling the rice, which is then drained and set aside to cool. Cut the two melons in half, clean them of the seeds and empty the two halves with a corer - trying not to damage the peel - to extract the pulp.
Cut the bresaola (or the raw, less light but tastier alternative) into strips and the provolone and the melon pulp into cubes.
Add everything to the cooled rice, together with the mint and a sprinkling of black pepper. A drizzle of oil and ready on the table.

The original idea for your dish? Serve rice in melon peel as if it were a bowl!

Second course: chicken strips with basil and melon

Melon recipes

As a second course, we propose chicken strips with basil and lemon. You need:

500 grams chicken breast;
half a melon;
juice of one lemon;
a bunch of basil;
salt, pepper and oil to taste.

Cut the chicken breast into thin slices and marinate them for thirty minutes with the lemon juice, salt, pepper and 6-7 chopped basil leaves.In the meantime, clean the melon from the seeds and zest and cut it into cubes.
Heat a well-oiled pan and cook the chicken with the marinade on a high heat for five minutes. Once the process is complete, cut the chicken into "shreds" by blending it with a little basil leaves and finally add it to the melon.

Dessert: melon and amaretto semifreddo

Melon recipes

Last but not least of your summer recipes, melon and amaretto semifreddo:

400 grams of melon pulp;
150 grams icing sugar;
12 grams gelatine sheets;
3 egg yolks;
6 tablespoons amaretto liqueur;
4.5 dl cream for sweets.

Soak the gelatin in cold water for five minutes; in the meantime, blend the melon until you obtain a puree.

In a saucepan, heat the amaretto liqueur, adding the well-drained and squeezed gelatine. With the heat off, stir until the gelatine has dissolved.

Using an electric whisk, first whip the cream and then the egg yolks, adding the sugar to them, until they become frothy. Add, continuing to mix, the blended melon, the gelatine and then the cream. Distribute the cream into molds and place it in the freezer to harden for at least three hours; before serving, leave them in the fridge for an hour.

Enjoy your meal!

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Stefano Basile

Founder of Ottobyte | Software Developer

Stefano Basile is an entrepreneur and software developer with over 15 years of experience in business and restaurant management. Founder of Ottobyte, he has dedicated his career to developing innovative software solutions for restaurant management.

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