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Festival times! From ribs to 4th of July celebs this
weekend seems to kick off them all. Picnics and
cookouts are a plenty too. Getting ready for the long
holiay weekend of sun, grilling and fireworks. I know
you need another great side dish recipe for those BBQs
so here goes a Crisp, fresh broccoli and cheese tortellini
salad with a creamy dressing. This is even better if you
make it a few hours ahead but gets a little soggy if you
let it sit overnight.

Some great tips for spying a great watermelon below too
no party this weekend should be without!

Enjoy!
Marzee
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RECIPE: BROCCOLI & TORTELLINI SALAD

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INGREDIENTS:
6 slices bacon
20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup raisins
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 red onion, finely chopped

DIRECTIONS:
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high
heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Bring
a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini
in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain,
and rinse under cold water. In a small bowl, mix together
mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing. In a large
bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower
seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.

Yield: 12 Servings
Categories: Salads, Potluck, Picnics, BBQs

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Tip for the ultimate hot-day treat...watermelon!
All you need is a sharp knife, platter and some napkins.

--> 1st HOW TO SPY A GREAT WATERMELON - 3 things:

1. Choose a firm, symmetrical fruit that is free of
bruises, cuts and dents.

2. Before you buy, pick up your melon. The heavier it
feels, the better -- a good watermelon is 92% water,
which makes up most of its weight.

3. on the underside of the watermelon there should be
a creamy yellow spot from where it sat on the ground
and ripened in the sun.


--> HOW TO CUT A WATERMELON:
Cut watermelon in half lengthwise.
Cut each half in half again lengthwise.
Cut each quarter into slices as pictured above.

DE-SEEDING A WATERMELON:
Cut watermelon in half, then in quarters. Cut through the
flesh of the melon along the seed line with a pairing knife.
Now, lift off the piece of the melon you just cut. Using a
fork, scrape the seeds from the piece you just removed and
the remaining flesh on the rind.

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