How To Make A Simple Melon Starter Recipes

PROSCIUTTO AND MELON (PROSCIUTTO E MELONE)

Steps:

• Prepare the cantaloupe and cut it into wedges. I find it easier to peel the cantaloupe, once you cut it. So, first, cut the cantaloupe in half. Using a spoon, remove the seeds. Then cut each half into wedges and peel them. 
• Wrap the prosciutto around the cantaloupe wedges and arrange them on a serving platter (left some wedges without prosciutto, since I had more cantaloupe to use up).
• Drizzle a little bit of balsamic glaze or quality honey (or both, if you like) If using, arrange a few basil leaves on the platter. I loved the addition of fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and freshness, but this is totally optional. 
• Serve immediately or chill for a few hours until ready to serve.

MELON WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Set aside a few raspberries for garnish. Place the remaining berries in a blender or food processor; cover and process until pureed. Add the honey, lemon juice and ginger; cover and process. Strain and discard seeds; set sauce aside., Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew into three wedges; cut each wedge widthwise in half. Remove seeds and rind. With a knife, slice each piece of melon lengthwise toward narrow end without cutting completely to the end. Open into a fan shape., On each dessert plate, place 2 tablespoons of raspberry sauce and a cantaloupe fan and honeydew fan. Garnish with reserved raspberries.

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE MELON STARTER

Steps:

• Cut the melons in half using a sharp knife.
• Scoop out the melon seeds and discard them.
• Remove the melon flesh from the melon skins and chop the melon flesh into 1 inch (2.5cm) squares.
• Wash the melon skins and put aside to use later.
• Put the squares of melon into a clean bowl.
• Add the grapefruit and orange segments to the bowl containing the squares of melon and gently mix together.
• Put the melon skins onto each of the 4 serving dishes.
• Pile the melon, orange and grapefruit mixture onto the 4 melon shells so that there are equal amounts divided between the 4 melon shells.
• Chop the peanuts and put into a clean bowl.
• Add the sugar and cinnamon to the chopped nuts and gently mix together.
• Sprinkle the peanut mix over the fruit.
• Add some of the fresh mint to garnish.

MELON AND HAM STARTERS

Steps:

• Remove rind from cantaloupe and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces for a total of 24.
• Lay ham slices on work surface. Cut slices lengthwise into thirds.
• Place one melon piece in center of each piece of ham.
• Sprinkle with lime juice, then cayenne, on each piece.
• Wrap ham around melon, securing together with toothpicks or decorative skewers.
• Serve immediately.