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The smoked paprika in this recipe adds depth. Unlike Hungarian paprika powder, which is prepared by drying the chiles in the sun, the Spanish smoked version (like La Chinata brand) is prepared by roasting the peppers over smoldering oak fires before being ground to a velvety powder. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This dessert is a trompe l'oeil, resembling the peel, rind, and flesh of a cantaloupe.

This simple appetizer is a clever blend of sweet, salty and tangy flavors.

Whether your produce is peak-season or just so-so, this smart recipe will make it shine.

Inspired by traditional Chinese smashed cucumber salad, this sweet and salty version features crunchy Hami melon.

A classic combination of melon and cured meat gets upgraded with the addition of briny olives and buttery nuts.

Don’t worry about removing all of the melon seeds in this take on the popular Mexican street snack—they’re edible and add a little crunch.

High in B vitamins, cucumbers both cool and calm you.

If you have a perfectly ripe melon—great! If you don’t, no worries. The salt, acid, and a bit of heat here will give life to lackluster specimens.

This recipe puts a spin on prosciutto and melon by swapping in smoked salmon for the salty dry-cured ham.