Wonderful Watermelon Recipes: July Fruit of the Month
saveSweet and refreshing, watermelons are a perfect fit for hot summer days.
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![Watermelon Sherbet Smoothies]( "Watermelon Sherbet Smoothies")
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![Carve a Melon Manor]( "Carve a Melon Manor")
Carve a Melon Manor
Turn the rind of a watermelon into a palatial home for toy figures or visiting fairies.
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![Watermelons]( "Create Cool Watermelon Cookies")
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![Try a Surprising Salad]( "Try a Surprising Salad")
Try a Surprising Salad
The sweet-and-salty flavor combo of watermelon and feta may sound a little strange, but trust us: our testers went bananas for it.
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![Melon Brain]( "Melon Brain")
Melon Brain
Made from nothing more than a small, round seedless watermelon, this spooky cerebral creation is bound to turn heads.
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![Banana Split with a Twist]( "Banana Split with a Twist")
Banana Split With a Twist
Sweet and juicy watermelon is standard fare on the Fourth, but why settle for a slice when you can go for a split?
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![Frozen Flower Pops]( "Frozen Flower Pops")
Frozen Flower Pops
When your kids are wilting on a hot day, these fruity flowers will perk them right up.
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![Fruit Gobbler]( "Fruit Gobbler")
Fruit Gobbler
Whet your family's appetite for the real bird with a fruity tribute, submitted by Michelle Pestillo of Southington, Connecticut. It's easy to assemble -- and delicious to take apart!
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![Fresh Fruit Cake]( "Fruit Cake")
Fruit Cake
This clever creation, inspired by Spoonful guest Maryanne DaCosta from East Hanover, New Jersey, turns fresh fruit into a festive, healthy snack that really makes the grade.
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![Fruit Salad with Honey-lime Dressing and Pound Cake Croutons]( "Fruit Salad with Honey-lime Dressing and Pound Cake Croutons")
Honey-Lime Fruit Salad
This colorful fruit salad gets its punch from the great balance of tart fruits, lime juice, and bite-size pieces of sweet pound cake.
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![Healthy Hearts]( "Healthy Hearts")
Healthy Hearts
Move over, Cupid. These edible valentines will win the heart of everyone in the family. They're also sure to be a hit as a classroom snack.
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![Melt in Your Mouth Melon]( "Melt in Your Mouth Melon")
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Melon
This frozen desert combines fresh honeydew, refreshing sorbet, and yummy chocolate to create a watermelon look-alike that's bursting with flavor.
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![Watermelon Pop Stars]( "Watermelon Pop Stars")
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![Watermelon Sorbet]( "Watermelon Sorbet")
Watermelon Sorbet
This scrumptious sorbet captures the essence of an American favorite -- watermelon.
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Watermelon Sherbet Smoothies
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Carve a Melon Manor
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Create Cool Cookies
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Try a Surprising Salad
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Melon Brain
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Banana Split With a Twist
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Frozen Flower Pops
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Fruit Gobbler
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Fruit Cake
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Honey-Lime Fruit Salad
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Healthy Hearts
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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Melon
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Watermelon Pop Stars
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Watermelon Sorbet
