Hello cooking superstars-- I haven't looked at this blog or posted in ages, but this is so good, I had to share it. It is a great and unusual summer treat. It's also completely easy to make and really fun if you have a melon baller to play with. It's the first time I've used one of those and I had a great time. This is a recipe a friend made for an activity and after I tasted the leftovers, I immediately got the recipe and made it for a potluck synod council meeting and it got rave reviews. The original author is Giada from the Food Network.
Ingredients:
1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
1/4c lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1/4c simple syrup (see recipe below)
1/8t amaretto
2c watermelon balls (about half a watermelon)
2c centeloupe balls (about 1 cantaloupe)
Directions:
In a blender combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto- blend until smooth
put melon balls into a large bowl- add vinaigrette and toss, serve chilled in serving bowl
Servings: 4
Simple Syrup:
1/2c water
1c sugar
In a saucepan combine over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 min, until the sugar has dissolved. Cool the syrup.
1 comment:
MMMM. That sounds awesome. By the way, Trader Joes sells bottled simple syrup if you don't want to make your own. I just picked some up this weekend to use for my iced coffee.
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