Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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These Viral Watermelon “Fries” Are the Next Big Snack of Summer

Kids and adults alike will love this adorable, refreshing treat!

Watermelon Rind Preserves

1 review

This is an old-fashioned recipe and a wonderful way to reduce food waste. Watermelon rind preserves are not like traditional...


Spicy Thai-Inspired Noodle Watermelon Salad

1 review

Our county is famous for its fabulous Green River melons. While you won’t find this unique and refreshing salad at...


Watermelon and Cucumber Salsa

The combo of watermelon and cucumber may sound unusual—it tastes anything but! Eat the salsa with chips, or serve it...


Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd

I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon “bowl” with a scalloped edge and...

Watermelon Shrimp Salad

2 reviews

Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love...


Our Most Refreshing Watermelon Salads

Pieces of crisp and juicy watermelon star in these watermelon salad recipes. Try one of these unique dishes for your...

13 Savory Ways to Enjoy Watermelon

Watermelon is more versatile than you think.


23 Extra-Refreshing Watermelon Recipes

Summer doesn't start until you take a bite out of a big, juicy watermelon. But if you're looking for more...


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Watermelon and Spinach Salad

14 reviews

Summer's the perfect time to toss up this watermelon salad. You'd never expect it, but spinach is awesome here. Eat...


Mint Watermelon Salad

12 reviews

I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick...

Sonoran Sunset Watermelon Ice

1 review

If you didn’t think watermelon and cilantro could go together in a dessert, this recipe will be a pleasant surprise!...


Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade

1 review

The nutrition department at my local hospital inspired me to create this refreshing summer sipper. I tweaked their recipe slightly...


Watermelon Cups

6 reviews

This lovely appetizer is almost too pretty to eat! Sweet watermelon cubes hold a refreshing topping that showcases cucumber, red...


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Watermelon Rind Pickles

6 reviews

"Waste not, want not" has always been smart advice—especially when it produces picked watermelon rind that's so refreshing. —Taste of...


Yellow Squash & Watermelon Salad

5 reviews

I always enjoy taking this healthy option to parties and potlucks, and people really seem to appreciate it. No oil...

Summer Buzz Fruit Salad

3 reviews

For picnics, cookouts and showers, we make a sweet salad of watermelon, cherries, blueberries and microgreens. No matter where I...


Watermelon-Strawberry Cooler

2 reviews

My family gulps this frosty cooler because we love, love, love watermelon. The strawberries give it an extra pop. This...


Watermelon Feta Flag Salad

1 review

Our family celebrates the Fourth of July with a watermelon salad that resembles the flag. Here’s an all-American centerpiece that’s...


Watermelon Vodka Sorbet

1 review

This icy granita is a cooling delight on a hot summer day. This is an adults only goody. You can...


Watermelon-Lime Cooler

When temps heat up, chill some glasses and cool down with a slushy blend of watermelon, lime and ginger ale....


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Minty Watermelon-Cucumber Salad

32 reviews

Capturing the fantastic flavors of summer, this refreshing, beautiful watermelon-cucumber salad will be the talk of any picnic or potluck....


Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts

2 reviews

These fruit tarts are so refreshing on a hot summer day! They are extremely healthy and convenient, and just a...


Mojito Marinated Fruit

5 reviews

All the flavors of the popular mojito cocktail are featured in this fantastic salad. After you eat the fruit, you’ll...


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Cool and Creamy Watermelon Pie

42 reviews

This simple pie is so refreshing that it never lasts long on warm summer days. Watermelon and a few convenience...

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Watermelon Beetle Convertible

2 reviews

What could be cooler than a convertible in the summer? You'll have so much fun when you make this watermelon...


Melon-Berry Salad

The best way to cool down on a warm day is with a chilled fruit salad. Serve this one for...


Contest-Winning Watermelon Salsa

5 reviews

I entered this recipe in a local fair, and it took first place! This is one of my favorite dishes...


Spicy Watermelon Salsa

2 reviews

I threw this together after an overzealous trip to the farmers market! My family loved it from the first bite....


Tangy Watermelon Salad

12 reviews

The refreshing blend of watermelon, red onions and a splash of citrus always does me proud at picnics and potlucks....


Watermelon Sherbet Smoothies

8 reviews

These fast-to-fix smoothies have become a summertime tradition for my sons. There's nothing quite as refreshing as these chilly drinks...