½ cantaloupe ½ honeydew melon 3 pounds watermelon 2-3 oranges ½ cup orange juice Scoop balls from melons or cut melons into 1 inch cubes. Place 3 balls on each of 12 bamboo skewers. Insert skewers in oranges on a serving plate. Serve orange juice in tiny bowls for dipping melon balls.
Author: Matt Netherland
I have an extreme passion for cooking and baking and am always on the hunt for new recipes. I have been studying the culinary arts for over 20 years and it is the greatest passion in my life. I am constantly on the radar as I, myself continue my journey to culinary perfection, and there isn't a day that goes by that doesn't involve something to do with a recipe.
Fresh Fruit Compote
3 medium peaches 2 cups sliced strawberries 2 cups blueberries 2 cups melon balls 3 medium bananas 1 bottle (25 oz.) pink sparkling Catawba grape juice, chilled Peel peaches and slice into a bowl. Top peach slices with strawberries, blueberries and melon balls. Cover tightly and chill. Just before serving, peel bananas and slice into…
Warm Broccoli Spinach Dip
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons fat-free milk 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 8 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided ½ cup chopped broccoli, thawed 1 garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon dried basil ¼ teaspoon…
Tomato and Green Chile Salsa
3 medium tomatoes¼ cup canned, diced green chilies2 green onions, finely chopped1 tbsp. lemon or lime juice1 small garlic clove, minced½ tsp. salt Peel the tomatoes by submerging several seconds in boiling water and dice to make 2 cups. Mix tomatoes with remaining ingredients.
Taco Dip
½ lb. ground beef½ cup shredded cheddar cheese1/8 tsp. garlic salt½ cup Velveeta cheese, cubed1 tbsp. taco seasoning1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce2 dashes Tabasco sauce Break apart the ground beef in a ½ quart glass casserole dish and microwave uncovered for 4-5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes to break apart the meat. Drain the grease…
Spinach Dip
1 c. sour cream1 box frozen spinach1 package dry vegetable soup mix1 c. mayonnaise1 can water chestnuts, drained and chopped1 tbsp. dry minced onion Cook the spinach in the microwave as directed on the package. Mix the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and place in the refrigerator. Place the spinach in a colander and…
Spicy Black Bean con Queso Dip
1 (15-oz.) can spicy chili beans, undrained 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed ½ cup picante sauce 1 (8-oz.) jar jalapeno-flavored pasteurized process cheese spread 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro In a medium saucepan, combine chili beans and black beans; mash about half of the beans with a fork. Stir in picante sauce and…
Light and Chunky Cheese Dip
2 cups low-fat small curd cottage cheese 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper seasoning 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup finely chopped carrots In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Serve immediately or refrigerate several hours to blend flavors.
Chicken Curry
5 medium potatoes, diced ¾ cup green bell pepper coarsely chopped ¾ cup onion, coarsely chopped 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed 2 cups canned no-salt added tomatoes 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 ½ tablespoons paprika ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup low sodium…
Amish Sugar Cookies
1 cup butter, softened 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar In a large bowl, beat the butter, oil and sugars. Beat in eggs until well blended. Beat in vanilla. Combine…
Culinary Creations 