Marvelous Melon Recipes

MARVELOUS MELON

Steps:

• Cut melon in half lengthwise from bud to stem end; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each half so melon sits level; pat dry. , In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in applesauce and strawberries. Pour into melon halves (discard any remaining gelatin mixture or save for another use). , Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, slice each melon half into 3 wedges.

ELECTRIC MELON

Steps:

• Fill a shaker or pitcher with ice.
• Add vodka, Midori and Peach schnapps. Shake or stir.
• Pour into a glass and add OJ and grenadine.
• Top off with ginger ale and serve.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI / HAIRY MELON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cut zucchini lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Lightly rub olive oil on zucchini set on a cookie sheet pan or a large casserole dish with a cover. Soak noodles in hot water off heat for 5 minutes, drain, and rough chop. Heat oil and saute the onions and mushrooms for 5 minutes.
• In a food processor pulse pork to mince. Add remaining seasonings. And pulse to mince and blend.
• Toss in the noodles, onions and mushroom into the minced mixture.
• Fill zucchini and or hairy melon.
• Bake covered for 30 minutes uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes.

MARVELOUS MELON

Steps:

• Slice melon into serving wedges and scoop out seeds.
• Cut along the rind to free the flesh, then cut across and lengthwise into attractive bite-sized pieces.
• Peel 1/2 inch or so of the ginger root and grate onto melon wedges.
• Garnish, and serve.