{"id":1408,"date":"2014-01-09T15:15:41","date_gmt":"2014-01-09T15:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/?p=1408"},"modified":"2017-06-09T15:16:38","modified_gmt":"2017-06-09T15:16:38","slug":"which-of-these-new-recipes-and-carvings-should-i-make-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/index.php\/2014\/01\/which-of-these-new-recipes-and-carvings-should-i-make-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"WHICH OF THESE NEW RECIPES AND CARVINGS SHOULD I MAKE THIS YEAR?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a self-described \u201cwatermelon geek,\u201d one of the things I look forward to the most every year is when the National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) updates its website in January with new recipes<\/a> and new carvings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The main reason for my excitement is because I know I\u2019ll be making some of those recipes and carvings throughout the coming year. Below are this year\u2019s new additions. Leave a comment with which recipes and carvings you\u2019d like to see me attempt and post here on the blog in 2014!<\/p>\n

NEW RECIPES<\/b><\/h4>\n

Grilled Cheese, Watermelon and Arugula Sandwich<\/a> (above)<\/p>\n

Watermelon BBQ Sauce<\/a><\/p>\n

Watermelon Zapper (drink)<\/a><\/p>\n

Veggie De-bloat Cocktail<\/a><\/p>\n

Red Hot Blood Cleanser (drink)<\/a><\/p>\n

Watermelon and Spicy Mayan Dark Chocolate Fondue<\/a><\/p>\n

Watermelon Gazpacho<\/a><\/p>\n

Super Green Detox Smoothie<\/a><\/p>\n

Watermelon Pomegranate Tossed Salad<\/a><\/p>\n

Lemony Quinoa and Watermelon Salad<\/a><\/p>\n

Watermelon Raspberry Vinaigrette<\/a><\/p>\n

Watermelon Rind, Carrot and Pineapple Slaw<\/a><\/p>\n

Grilled Thai Chicken with Watermelon Rind Chutney<\/a><\/p>\n

NEW CARVINGS<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"pic<\/p>\n

Holiday Ornaments<\/a><\/p>\n

Easter Egg<\/a><\/p>\n

Flower Vase<\/a><\/p>\n

Legos (right)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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