Posts Tagged ‘watermelon’

Beat-the-Heat Watermelon Eats
Beyond the slice: 5 Watermelon recipes perfect for summer. I’ve been eating my weight in watermelon these days. I just can’t seem to beat the heat and nothing is more refreshing than a slice of cool watermelon while sitting on my backyard swing after dinner. But watermelon can be used in so many more ways than just eaten by the slice. Appetizer, salad, dessert, or beverage -- you can incorporate watermelon into all of these for a cool twi... Read More
Watermelon Tart
A low calorie dessert that actually looks mouthwatering? Here’s a healthy and refreshing Watermelon Tart that's low in sugar but will satisfy that sweet tooth. Although it looks like it’s loaded with calories, this tart is actually made from, well, as the name says … watermelon slices lathered with low-fat vanilla yogurt and berries. This impressive dessert will not heat up your house with a hot oven -- no baking here. The “cru... Read More
Watermelon Salsa
Watermelon has always been one of my favorite fruits, but this time of year it is at its prime – extremely juicy and sweet. I have many swimsuit clad memories as a kid eating watermelon and having watermelon seed spitting contests with my friends. I love watermelon simply chilled, by the slice on a hot summer day. But I can never say no to anything with a Mexican influence, so watermelon salsa -- why not? Watermelon replaces the tomatoes in... Read More
Bites and Pieces – Quick Dish
How do you spell summer? Easy ... S-A-L-A-D-S! We're blazing headlong into warmer weather ('bout time up here in the Northland!), and the time is ripe for salad recipes to start sprouting up all over the web. We found these three tasty picks in this week's web garden, so we plucked 'em and plated 'em here for you: 1. Classic Macaroni Salad by Chez Us Macaroni Salad is a classic for a reason! It's always a hot tamale on the picnic table (or p... Read More