RECIPES
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Roasted Caciocavallo Focaccia
Basil Watermelon, Watermelon Rind Mostarda, Puffed Watermelon Seeds, Speck-Sourdough Focaccia | Chef Michael Gulotta of MOPHO, Maypop, and Tana
Watermelon Caramel-Glazed Pork Belly
Watermelon Nước Chấm, Watermelon Caramel, Watermelon Seed Crust, Coconut Crème Fraîche, Fresh Herbs | Chef Michael Gulotta of MOPHO, Maypop, and Tana
Watermelon
Shiso-infused Gin, Watermelon Syrup, Ale Genepy, Lime, Lavender Bitters | Bartender Shawn Lickliter of Republique
In Watermelon Sugar Cake
Zucchini Cake, Labneh, Watermelon Molasses Buttercream, Hemp Seeds | Pastry Chef Mary Denham of Bloom’s End
Watermelon Spritz
Navy Strength Gin, Watermelon, Aperol, Lime, and Mineral Water | Bartender Miles McQuarrie of Kimball House
Grilled Watermelon
Burrata, Toasted Almonds, Italian Vinaigrette, and Basil | Chef Fiore Tedesco of L’Oca D’Oro
Veal Tartare
Watermelon, Toasted Hazelnuts, Whipped Chèvre, and Housemade Brioche | Chef John Denison of St. Jack
Watermelon Carpaccio
Heirloom Tomatoes, Watermelon Leche de Tigre, Red Onion, Cucumber, and Feta | Chef Douglas Rankin of Bar Restaurant
Nixtamalized Watermelon
Salsa Matcha, Pickled Watermelon Rind, and Crushed Peanuts | Chef Bobo Catoe of Alewife
Shrimp and Scallop Aguachile
Watermelon, Compressed Melon, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Coconut Granita, and Avocado | Chef Rishi Kumar of Bar Sótano
Watermelon Ceviche
Leche de Tigre, Swordfish Lardo, Scallop Garum, and Meyer Lemon | Chef Neil Zabriskie of Regards
Watermelon Fattoush
Fried Pita, Harissa, Smoked Feta, Whipped Labneh, Persian Cucumber, Mint, and Lime | Chef Michael Rafidi of Albi
Grilled Watermelon
Thai Chile, Lime, Crispy Garlic, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Sesame Oil, and Sea Salt | Chef Brandon Green of Tigertail + Mary
Watermelon and Fried Clams
Greek Yogurt, Honey, Habanero Sriracha, Lime, Shaved Sweet Peppers, and Mint | Chef Charlie Foster of Woods Hill Pier 4
Watermelon-Dragon Fruit Salad
Blackberries, Texas Honey, Watercress, Mint, Lemon, and Olive Oil | Chef Betty Martines of Backstreet Cafe