Wonderful Watermelon Recipes & Tips
July/August 2007
Aubrey Vaughn
These may be the dog days of summer, but it's also peak season
for mouthwatering watermelons. A chilled slice of this juicy red
fruit makes a perfect antidote to days spent under the sweltering
sun and nights thick with humidity. While there's nothing quite
like a fresh hunk straight from the vine, there are numerous
watermelon recipes worth trying ? from sandwiches and salads to
salsas and even entrees. For a fun breakfast twist, try your hand
at these recipes:
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Watermelon Doughnuts ? Easy Breakfast Fun
Courtesy of
Watermelon.org
watermelon slices
sour cream
sugar to taste
vanilla to taste
slivered almonds
Cut out doughnut shapes from 1?-inch thick slices of seedless
watermelon. Sweeten sour cream with sugar and a touch of vanilla to
taste. Frost half of the watermelon doughnut slices and sprinkle
with almonds. Add another layer of watermelon slices and top with
the sweetened sour cream. Sprinkle toasted slivered almonds and
serve. Servings vary.
Benedict Watermelon
Courtesy of
Watermelon.org
This recipe makes an incredible presentation and is easy to
create. You can also make an elegant brunch tray of slightly
smaller versions.
1? cups low-fat granola of choice
1/3 cup honey at room temperature
6 3-inch round and ? -inch thick circles of seedless
watermelon
6 ?-inch thick slices of peeled kiwi fruit
1 cup low- or non-fat creamy lemon yogurt
3 purple grapes, sliced in halves, seeded, for garnish
Mix the granola with the honey by drizzling the honey evenly
over the granola as you stir. On a serving plate, make 6 3-inch
circles of granola in even thickness, dividing the granola/honey
mixture evenly among the servings. Top each of the granola circles
with a watermelon slice and place a slice of kiwi on top. Spoon the
yogurt over the kiwi and watermelon as though it were hollandaise
sauce on eggs Benedict. Top each watermelon Benedict with a grape
half, skin side up as a garnish (reminiscent of the olive slice on
eggs Benedict). Serves 6
Or, try these flavorful watermelon ideas for anytime:
