Best Melon Recipes and Melon Cooking Ideas

Health experts at Vivier Health have found that smoothies “have the ability to cover a wider space in the gastrointestinal system than solid foods, which have to be broken down.” Replacing meals with healthy smoothies gives your body time to rest and recover after a serious bout of heartburn.

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The Pot of Gold Cocktail

This St. Patrick's Day, drink something other than green beer. Try the refreshing (and potent) Pot of Gold cocktail, bursting with orange, mango, and melon.This recipe is by Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company and was originally published in the Orlando Sentinel.

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Samuel Adams Summer Ale Sangria

In addition to her Q&A about Sam Adams, its new beers and brewing in general, the brewery's beverage manager, Jennifer Glanville, shared a Samuel Adams Summer Ale Sangria — or “Samgria” — recipe that can be made at home with the summer beer. This cocktail uses Sam Adams' Summer Ale, which is celebrating its 21st birthday this summer. The beer is an American wheat ale that balances bright, citrusy noble hops and peppery spice. "It’s one of our most highly anticipated annual releases and definitely one of my favorite beers we brew," Glanville says.

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Midnight Sangria

The color of this delicious sangria may be dark and moody but its flavor is bright and crisp. Melon liquor and citrus agave add a fruity pop to pinot noir, and cognac gives the cocktail a nice depth. This recipe is from Yard House in Orlando, Florida, and was originally published in the Orlando Sentinel.

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Walnut, Ginger, and Cranberry-Stuffed Apples

Stuffed with nuts, sweet cranberries, and warming ginger, these baked apples are the healthiest slow-cooker dessert.This recipe is courtesy of Joy of Kosher.

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Grapefruit Pear Sparkler

This fizzy blend of citrus and pear is super refreshing and so easy to make.This recipe is courtesy of LaCroix.

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Watermelon Slushy

Yes, you can drink a slushy without all of the added sugar and calories. Watermelon is super hydrating and flavorful as well.

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Honeydew with Honey and Mint

This simple dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, while delivering a nutritional punch. Honeydew melons are packed with vitamin C, while honey has antibacterial properties to fend of the cold and flu.

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Watermelon and Basil Salad

This bright, summer salad includes just a few ingredients but packs incredible flavor. The key is the balance of sweet, salty, and savory components — the sweet comes from the watermelon, the salty comes from the crumbled feta cheese, and the savory comes from the basil and citrus vinaigrette. See all watermelon recipes. Click here to see Bountiful Basil Recipes.

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Two Melon Soup Recipe

When the weather gets hot, nothing beats a chilled melon soup. Inspired by a two-soups-in-one-bowl appetizer at Rebeccas in Greenwich, Conn., I decided to play with color and use two different melons when making the soup. This is a really easy recipe that is perfect for a healthy mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or with some prosciutto and mint and a couple of crostini topped with honey and ricotta for a light mid-summer dinner. While I added a splash of sweet Vin Santo to the soups, I find that not using any wine yields a just as lovely result. Click here to see 7 Cold Summer Soups.

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Bitter Melon Weight Loss Juice

This recipe is courtesy of Reboot with Joe.

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Rainbow Sherbet Punch

Ever thought about putting a scoop of sherbet into your drink? No? Well, then this will blow your mind. The recipe combines the fruity flavors of juice with a cold scoop of sherbet to create the perfect drink for summertime.The recipe is courtesy of Juicy Juice

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