Houston \u2013 Cantaloupe is getting a creative upgrade in the Houston kitchen.<\/p>\n
Tanji Patton of Goodtaste with Tanji<\/a> joined Houston Life with a summer menu centered around the often-overlooked melon. Known for its sweetness and hydrating qualities, cantaloupe is being reimagined as a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes.<\/p>\n RELATED: Tanji Patton reveals what\u2019s next after 11 seasons of Goodtaste TV<\/a><\/p>\n Tanji shared that cantaloupe is about 75% to 80% water and packed with nutrients like potassium and vitamin A.<\/p>\n Houston restaurants like Relish Restaurant & Bar<\/a> and Squable<\/a>, are using cantaloupe in everything from burrata plates to compressed melon salads paired with bold flavors like shishito peppers and chilled gazpacho.<\/p>\n Cantaloupe recipes from Relish (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)Cantaloupe dishes from Squable (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n To finish, Patton demonstrated a simple cantaloupe slushy, reinforcing the fruit\u2019s versatility and easy appeal for summer entertaining.<\/p>\n Cantaloupe Slushees:<\/p>\n -Frozen cantaloupe<\/p>\n -Prosecco<\/p>\n -Agave<\/p>\n -Lemon juice<\/p>\n -Mint leaves for garnish<\/p>\n Cantaloupe Slushie (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)Tanji Patton with Houston Life’s Derrick Shore and Lauren Kelly (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n You can watch Goodtaste with Tanji<\/a> this weekend on KPRC 2. Tune in Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 5:30 a.m.<\/p>\n