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Red, White and Blue

T 1 cup blueberries
FAMILY FEATURES FAMILY FEATURES Watermelon Parfait
here’s no time like a here’s no time like a
hot summer picnic to hot summer picnic to
Tlet your patriotic spirit let your patriotic spirit 1 container (6 ounces)
show. These all-American show. These all-American Greek yogurt (vanilla,
snacks featuring a classic snacks featuring a classic lemon or coconut)
favorite fruit – watermelon favorite fruit – watermelon 1 cup watermelon, plus
– are the perfect solution – are the perfect solution three pieces diced
for nearly any summertime for nearly any summertime watermelon
celebration.celebration. whipped cream,
Watermelon is a patriotic Watermelon is a patriotic for serving
picnic staple for countless picnic staple for countless In pint canning jar, layer
reasons, not the least of which reasons, not the least of which blueberries, yogurt and 1 cup
is that it’s a beloved treat that is that it’s a beloved treat that watermelon. Top with whipped
many people associate with many people associate with cream and garnish with three
memories from childhood. memories from childhood. diced watermelon pieces.
However, nostalgia isn’t the However, nostalgia isn’t the
only reason adults are just only reason adults are just Note: To make ahead or make
as likely to gravitate toward as likely to gravitate toward thicker, drain Greek yogurt on
paper towels to absorb some liquid.
watermelon at a summer watermelon at a summer
event. Its sweet, cool and event. Its sweet, cool and
refreshing flavor also makes it refreshing flavor also makes it Patriotic Fruit Salad
a favorite for all ages.a favorite for all ages.
From a practical standpoint, From a practical standpoint,
watermelon is also quite watermelon is also quite 1 watermelon
portable, versatile and easy to portable, versatile and easy to honeydew
blueberries
serve, and with a composition serve, and with a composition
of 92% water, it’s a simple of 92% water, it’s a simple Slice 1/4 inch off bottom of
way to sneak in some extra way to sneak in some extra watermelon, lengthwise, to create
hydration on a hot day. hydration on a hot day. stable base. Patriotic Fruit Salad
Another benefit is its value; Another benefit is its value; Use pencil to draw zig-zag lines Patriotic Charcuterie Board
watermelon is one of the best watermelon is one of the best for basket opening. Using paring
knife, make cuts through rind.
values in the produce section values in the produce section Carefully remove top section,
among fruit, and just one among fruit, and just one Red, White and Blue Watermelon ParfaitRed, White and Blue Watermelon Parfait pull out large chunks of flesh and 1/2 medium seedless watermelon, cut
watermelon can feed up to watermelon can feed up to cut them into 3-by-3-inch squares. into wedges
three dozen people. three dozen people. Sweet, Refreshing Sweet, Refreshing Trim 3/4-inch thick slices off 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
Serving watermelon at a Serving watermelon at a squares to use for cutting out stars 10 strawberries (dipped in white
party can be as simple as party can be as simple as with 1 1/2-3-inch, star-shaped chocolate, if desired)
slicing wedges, or you can slicing wedges, or you can cookie cutters. 5 ounces fresh goat cheese
prepare a dish such as:prepare a dish such as: Use ice cream scoop to remove 1/2 cup toasted, salted cashews
2 ounces cured meats like prosciutto,

n A fruit basket, with n A fruit basket, with Summer SnacksSummer Snacks flesh from inside basket and cut pancetta, coppa, salami, soppressata,
scoops into quarters for fruit
the rind serving as a the rind serving as a salad. Place in bottom of basket. sausage or pepperoni
colorful bowl to hold the colorful bowl to hold the Add honeydew and blueberries; 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and sliced
watermelon and other watermelon and other stir to combine. lemon juice
fresh fruits.fresh fruits. Cut out white stripes from fresh basil leaves
n A charcuterie board n A charcuterie board honeydew. On large board or platter, arrange watermelon,
with a selection of fruit, with a selection of fruit, Easy Summer Thirst QuencherEasy Summer Thirst Quencher Garnish top of fruit salad with raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, cheese,
cheese and protein for cheese and protein for watermelon stars, honeydew cashews, meat and apples. Drizzle fruit with lemon
simple snacking.simple snacking. stripes and blueberries. Patriotic Charcuterie Board juice. Garnish with basil leaves before serving.
n Creamy parfaits, perfect n Creamy parfaits, perfect A simple fruit-infused water can give your A simple fruit-infused water can give your
for a summery brunch for a summery brunch summer event an instant upgrade in no time at all. summer event an instant upgrade in no time at all. Flag Kebab Cake
or alternative to more or alternative to more Add extra dimension and complexity to the flavor Add extra dimension and complexity to the flavor
traditional desserts.traditional desserts. by adding some of your favorite herbs like basil by adding some of your favorite herbs like basil 1 pint fresh, washed blackberries
n A creatively colorful n A creatively colorful and mint.and mint. 12 wooden skewers
and patriotic “cake” and patriotic “cake” Watermelon-Infused WaterWatermelon-Infused Water 1 seedless watermelon, flesh cut into 1-inch cubes
that makes for a tasty that makes for a tasty 1 angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
centerpiece on the centerpiece on the (white part only)
dessert table. dessert table. 2 cups watermelon balls or cubes2 cups watermelon balls or cubes dips, such as yogurt, chocolate, caramel or
1 cup other fruit, such as berries1 cup other fruit, such as berries marshmallow (optional)
herbs, such as basil or mint
Find more ideas for Find more ideas for herbs, such as basil or mint Thread five blackberries on each of five skewers, followed by
incorporating watermelon incorporating watermelon Place watermelon, fruit and herbs in pitcher and Place watermelon, fruit and herbs in pitcher and alternating watermelon and cake cubes.
into your summer festivities into your summer festivities cover with water. For best flavor, allow to chill cover with water. For best flavor, allow to chill On remaining skewers, alternate watermelon and cake so first and
at watermelon.org.at watermelon.org. in refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.in refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving. last cubes are watermelon. Place skewers on platter; fruit and cake will
create stars and stripes when lined properly.
Serve with dips, if desired. Flag Kebab Cake

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