Trio of melon, mascarpone cheese, basil oil – A nice quick and simple refreshing summer dish

Ingredients

• Galia melon
• Honeydew melon
• Cantaloupe melon
• Mascarpone cheese
• Home made basil oil
• Rocket
• Micro coriander

Method

1. Peel all 3 types of melon, cut in half, de-seed, and slice thinly
2. Blend basil oil in a Thermomix (Basil, olive oil, salt, pepper) Blend together until a deep rich green colour is achieved. Strain through a fine sieve.
3. Arrange melon in a circle shape, layering a different type of melon as you go up
4. Take a small plush of rocket and place inside the melon circle
5. With a hot tea spoon make a small quenelle with the crème fraiche and place carefully on top of the rocket
6. Drizzle basil oil around the plate and a small bit over the rocket and mascarpone
7. Garnish with micro coriander

This recipe was provided to H&C News by Chef Craig Floate and we would like to thank Craig for his recipe, can’t wait to try it.

Craig provides a variety of chef services as detailed in his website

Craig can be contacted by phone on : 07845 083 793