25 Ways With The Mighty Mango

Lucky for us, mangoes -- our favorite tropical fruit -- are readily available all year long. The best ones, however, are in season from April through June (in other words, right about now, so you'd betterlearn how to cut one!). This is when the most flavorful mangoes arrive in supermarkets fromwarmer climates, giving us a taste of what life must be like in the tropics.

While there are thousands ofmango varietiesall over the world, there are only really two you need to know about. Tommy Atkins mangoes (the green-and-purple skinned ones) are the most common in supermarkets; they're slightly fibrous and not too sweet. If you're looking for something a little sweeter, the Ataulfo is what you want; it's the smaller, orange-skinned mango.

Most important are all the things you can make with mangos. Here are 25 mango recipe you need to try:

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Mango Lassi Frozen Yogurt

Mango-Pineapple Salsa

Quinoa and Mango Salad with Lemony-Ginger Dressing

Mango Cream Tart With Mango Whipped Cream

Mango Ice Cream with Chili Sea Salt

Beer Battered Fish Tacos With Margarita Mango Salsa And Jalapeño Crema

Mango Soufflés With Coconut-Lime Crème Anglaise

Quinoa Salad with Mango, Snap Peas, Ginger & Lime

Tres Leches Cake Recipe With Mango Cream

Mango Lassi Popsicles

Mango Srikhand

Mango Salad with Fennel Frond Pesto

Vanilla Bean Chia Pudding With Fresh Mint And Mango

Mango Chicken Curry

Mango/Lime And Raspberry/Vanilla Mousse

Mango-Mint Limeade

Rum-Spiked Roasted Caramelized Mango

Coconut and Lime Rice Pudding with Mangoes and Cashews

Thai Mango Salad With Grilled Shrimp

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