Watermelon Basket

Van Dyke the edges of the watermelon. Ball the watermelon, discarding any seeds and return fruit to the basket.

Source: The Parson Knows: Easy Dinner Party Recipes (The Parish of St. Stephen, Glenunga; n.d.), p.85.

Watermelon Punch

1 medium watermelon

1 cup white wine

1 cup pineapple juice

1 cup sherry

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 table spoon sugar

crushed ice, lemon slices, mint leaves

Method: Cut a 5cm slice off the top of the watermelon. Scoop out about half the flesh using a melon baller. Reserve. Scoop out the remaining flesh, remove seeds and discard. Soak flesh in wine for 30 minutes. In the bowl of an electric food processor combined watermelon flesh, pineapple juice, sherry, lemon juice & sugar, process until smooth. Chill until ready to serve. Pour into watermelon shell, add ice & reserved melon balls. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.

Source: American River C.W.A. Recipes for Christmas and Special Occasions (1998), p.9.

Watermelon Delight

Cut seeded watermelon into cubes, add thinly sliced onion and sliced orange and pineapple pieces - mint can be added for a refreshing taste. Sprinkle with a little sugar and vinegar.

Source: Oodnadatta Cookbook (Oodnadatta: 1986), p.11.