May 21 2008
Sparkling Melon Cooler (Smoothie)
Sparkling Melon Cooler
This will cool you off in a hurry during a hot summer day. Picture yourself sunbathing (with sunscreen of course) by the pool, your Sparkling Melon Cooler and a saucer of freshly baked sugar cookies beside you.
Ingredients
1 cantaloupe melon, chopped
½ honey due melon, chopped
¼ watermelon, chopped
2 cups sparkling mineral water
3 tablespoons sugar (or raw honey)
Directions
Place all the melons into the blender and process. Add the sugar and sparkling mineral water
and blend until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with a sliver wedge of mellon.
Try this appetizer with the Sparkling Melon Cooler:
Sun-dried Tomato and Mushroom Tapas
Ingredients
10 sun-dried tomato halves, drained and chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded cheese mix, Monterey Jack, Colby, Mozzarella
2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
Fresh ground pepper to taste
24 baguette rounds (slices)
Directions
Combine all ingredients except the baguettes. Place sliced baguettes on a cookie sheet and spread tomato/cheese mixture on top. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake tapas for 8 minutes. Makes 24 tapas.
