Hereby declaring a new season called autumelon. It’s the perfect time to satisfy those cravings for when the first leaf turns burnt orange to when the very last leaf falls from the tree. It’s a time in between crisp mornings and blazing hot afternoons; a time to soak up the last bits of evening daylight; and a time to indulge in bountiful harvest salads, toasty hand pies, cozy chilis, spiced cocktails, creepy carvings and more.
Recipes to Make This Autumelon
Fall Harvest Salad with Watermelon
What’s better than butternut squash in salad? Butternut squash and watermelon. Tender, seasoned butternut squash is the perfect complement to fresh, juicy watermelon. Served over a bed of baby kale and farro, it’s topped with tangy feta cheese to make for a truly delicious forkful.
Summer into Fall Cocktail
Don’t be surprised by how a little bit of cinnamon can take a classically summer cocktail and turn it into an autumelon favorite.
Roasted Watermelon Rind Parmesan
This roasty, toasty watermelon rind recipe might just be what your next holiday needs. Tender watermelon rinds and savory parmesan are an unexpected yet delicious pairing you’ll come back to again and again.
Watermelon Rind Hand Pies
A warm pocket of sweetly spiced goodness? Enter this watermelon rind hand pie. It’s a sweet and gooey treat the whole family with love.
Watermelon Walnut Currant Chutney
Surprise and delight your guests with this charcuterie board centerpiece. Sweet and savory watermelon chutney over a creamy wheel of brie is without a doubt a talk-of-town fall appetizer.
Creepy Carvings for Your Next Monster Mash
Owl
Carve up this cutie hootie with the kiddos and adults. Adorable and delicious decor for autumelon!
Mummy
Make your mummy proud with this intricate carving featuring gauze and eyeballs for extra scary fun!
Bat-Jack-O-Melon
Skip the pumpkins this year and carve this Bat Jack O’Melon instead! Display as a party decoration for kiddos to ogle this Halloween!
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