Melon Salad with Pistachio Dukkah and Basil

Yes, the melons are still sweet and appear often in different recipes. Summer is the best time to make this salad when the melons (I always use cantaloupes) are plentiful and basil is flourishing. A crunchy, nutty spice blend called Dukkah is found throughout Egypt and can be easily made as a topping for this … Continue reading

Cucumber Melon Salsa

I like to serve salsas alongside a main dish especially during the summer  months when all of the vegetables and fruits are so fresh here in Michigan. Cantaloupes are a favorite fruit when they are ripe and juicy.  I use to grow them in Manchester in my big 40 x 120′ garden.  My only problem was so many of … Continue reading