July is National Watermelon Month; in honor of watermelons here are some of my favorite watermelon recipes!
Watermelon Mango Margarita Ingredients 2 cups chopped seedless watermelon 1 ripe mango 2 limes (juice from limes) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon Triple Sec 2 jiggers tequila 2 cups ice Instructions Place all ingredients (except the sun and pool of water!) in a blender and puree until smooth. Servings Makes 2 - 3 servings
Fire and Ice Salsa Ingredients 3 cups seeded and chopped watermelon 1/2 cup green peppers 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon green onions 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers Instructions Combine ingredients; mix well and cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or more. Servings Makes 3 cups.
Mediterranean Watermelon Salad Ingredients 6 cups torn mixed salad greens 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon 1/2 cup sliced onion 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 dash cracked black pepper Instructions In large bowl, mix all ingredients except oil and pepper. Just before serving, toss salad mixture with oil. Garnish with pepper. Servings Makes 6 servings.
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What was your favorite food when you were a child? Corn bread and collard greens still to this day I could eat a pan full of corn bread and a pot full of greens……. yummy
What’s the #1 most played song on your iPod? It is a tie between Nitty Gritty Dirt Band "Fishin in the Dark” and Dolly Parton “Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That”
What is your favorite movie? “Gone with the Wind” when I was 13 I was convinced I was going to have a “Gone with the Wind” wedding. My thoughts on that have changed.
Welcome to Divinely Southern I am Lanell a fifth generation Floridian Southern Belle. I believe in big hair, lipstick and good ole southern manners. I love sharing my crazy, silly adventures with y’all as I attempt to find my place in this big ole world.