Sugared Melon With Cardamom and Mint

Sugar, cardamom, and fresh mint are all you need to transform ripe melon into a memorable dessert.  Muskmelons, such as cantaloupe and honeydew, are sometimes treated like an afterthought—that's why chef Vishwesh Bhatt sometimes calls this recipe Don't Forget the Melon. "If you have the right melon that's nice and ripe, it's just so good," he says. "Summer is just the perfect time for melons. If you think they're boring, then jazz them up with this recipe. Just a tiny bit of sugar, cardamom, and fresh mint transform ripe melon into something so special you'll want to eat it over and over again." Ripe, peak-season cantaloupe, honeydew, or other muskmelon will all work beautifully here. Serve it over ice cream for an extra-special treat.