A Delicious Outdoor Gathering on the Patio
With Fall upon us and the extreme heat of summer yielding to the perfect temperatures of this time of year, now is the best time to give the grill one more chance to shine while enjoying sweet and juicy California cantaloupe and outdoor gatherings at their finest! Here we’ve put together some patio entertaining inspiration to help you make the most of this great weather and the long California cantaloupe season!
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If you’re one to plan ahead, a unique and awe-inspiring drink sure to impress guests is your favorite cocktail shaken up with California cantaloupe-infused vodka (infused by you, of course). If you’re planning your gathering for this weekend, a California cantaloupe-garnished cocktail will do the trick!
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A few crowd-pleasing appetizer ideas to get you inspired are these cantaloupe prosciutto cucumber bites, this cantaloupe and baked Brie, or the crowd favorite cantaloupe avocado skewers!
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For the salad, here are a few recipes worthy of patio entertaining:
Garden Fresh Cantaloupe Cucumber Salad
Cantaloupe Avocado California Salad
Cantaloupe Salad with Arugula, Hazelnuts, and Feta
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To make use of the barbecue before the season ends, try grilling up these savory grilled cantaloupe skewers or this grilled shrimp with cantaloupe salsa. And if you’re feeling really adventurous, there is always the never-fail crowd-pleaser – cantaloupe prosciutto arugula pizza!
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Last, but certainly not least, dessert! To end the festivities on a sweet note, serve guests ice cream-topped cantaloupe, cantaloupe ice cream, or this creamy, dreamy cantaloupe cream pie!
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