summer melon gazpacho

August 3rd, 2012

summer melon gazpacho chef morgan

summer melon gazpacho

makes 3 cups plus garnish (serves 4-6)

what you need:

gazpacho
1 ½ cup (300 ml) watermelon juice from one red, ripe watermelon

15 ounces (430 g) chopped ripe cantaloupe
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

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en garde: defending against the heat with fresh melon, herb and prosciutto skewers

August 25th, 2011

fresh melon, herb and prosciutto skewers

en garde: defending against the heat
with fresh melon, herb and prosciutto skewers

The forecast is nothing short of blazing heat in both Los Angeles and France. Too hot to cook. Too hot for heavy food. A plate of ripe melon with thinly-sliced prosciutto is a classic summer pairing. Inspired by the triple digits and my fencing daughter, melon, herb and prosciutto skewers are this week’s simple pleasureRead the rest of this entry »

lazy days of summer: watermelon and heirloom tomato salad

August 11th, 2011

 

watermelon and heirloom tomato salad

lazy days of summer: watermelon and heirloom tomato salad

Nothing says summer more than juicy ripe watermelon and vine-ripened tomatoes. We enjoy them separately and find ways to include them in various meals. Together these two fruits are devine (as well as good for you and keep you looking young) and for these reasons a watermelon and heirloom tomato salad is this week’s simple pleasure Read the rest of this entry »