Cantaloupe

Serve with: Buttermilk biscuits with herb butter, and chilled steamed asparagus spears in a citrus vinaigrette.

Ginger, cumin, and black pepper add an exotic touch to this refreshing and colorful three-melon dessert. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Jamaican jerk seasoning — a blend of chiles, thyme, garlic, onion, and spices — gives the grilled fish a reddish-brown finish. It's a supermarket staple now; look for it in the spice aisle. Serve with: Rice salad and grilled squash.

This recipe makes more chutney than you'll need for the corn bread rounds see the leftovers as a condiment for cheese and crackers or for roasted meats. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Sugar cookies are the perfect accompaniment to this colorful finale.

A light and pretty treat with intense fruit flavors.

GELATO DI MELONE

A dash of curry powder transforms this cool fruit soup into a sweetly savory first course.