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Enjoy these mouth-watering watermelon dishes

Nothing screams summer more than ripe, juicy watermelon. Although there are 1,200 varieties grown in 96 countries, most of us don't think to use it as a main ingredient in summer recipes. Chef Kathleen Daelemans, cookbook author and host of PBS's “Cooking Thin and Loving Food,” serves up some drinks, entrees, and desserts with the popular fruit.

July 3, 2006, 2:13 PM UTC / Source: TODAY

Nothing screams summer more than ripe, juicy watermelon. Although there are 1,200 varieties grown in 96 countries, most of us don't think to use it as a main ingredient in summer recipes. Chef Kathleen Daelemans, cookbook author and host of PBS's “Cooking Thin and Loving Food,” serves up some drinks, entrees, and desserts with the popular fruit.

Grilled Beef Salad with Thai Dressing, Mango & Watermelon

Grilled Beef Salad with Thai Dressing, Mango & Watermelon

Kathleen Daelemans, chef and host of "Cooking Thin and Loving Food"

Red, White and Blueberry Watermelon Kabobs

Red, White and Blueberry Watermelon Kabobs

Kathleen Daelemans, chef and host of "Cooking Thin and Loving Food"

Watermelon & Whipped Feta Cheese Crostini

Watermelon & Whipped Feta Cheese Crostini

Kathleen Daelemans, chef and host of "Cooking Thin and Loving Food"

Watermelon Ceviche

Watermelon Ceviche

Kathleen Daelemans, chef and host of "Cooking Thin and Loving Food"

Watermelon Strawberry Juice Smoothies

Watermelon Strawberry Juice Smoothies

Kathleen Daelemans, chef and host of "Cooking Thin and Loving Food"