Papayas are a versatile fruit with a buttery texture and tangy, tropical flavour. A ripe papaya should feel soft when applying light pressure and have smooth unblemished skin.

Did you know you can also eat the seeds? Papaya seeds can be repurposed as a substitute for black pepper. Simply rub the seeds with a dish towel to remove the slippery coating, spread them on a parchment covered baking sheet and bake on low heat until they break apart when crushed.

But don't worry about baking for any of these recipes - all you'll need is a knife, cutting board and a blender.

A sweet breakfast or a hearty dessert, layers of yogurt, granola, fruit and flavourful garnishes are tasty any time of the day. First, scoop out the seeds. Next, fill the papaya with Greek yogurt and granola. Finally, add your toppings of your choice. Here are three topping combinations we highly recommend you try!

1. Blood orange, raspberries, chia seeds, honey, matcha powder
   

2. Blackberries, kiwi, coconut flakes, hemp hearts, peach puree, dark chocolate

3. Strawberries, banana, almonds, ground flax seeds, almond butter

No need to reach for a can when making your own salsa is so easy! This sweet and savoury salsa is a party favourite. Recipe here.

This brunch-worthy recipes includes instructions for a homemade lemon cashew cream cheese, but you could always just add some lemon juice and zest to regular cream cheese if you're in a hurry. Recipe here.

Papaya Passion Smoothie

This sweet smoothie packs a tropical punch and is a breeze to make. Recipe here.

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