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Foodland Ontario‘s Teresa Makarewicz is back with some tasty recipes. One involves watermelon, while the other has the BBQ and some beef as prime ingredients.

Watermelon-Berry Colada

You can convert this pretty and refreshing mocktail into a cocktail by adding 1/2 cup (125 mL) white rum. Garnish each glass with a tiny unpeeled wedge of Ontario Watermelon and a sprig of mint.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serves 6 to 8

2 cups (500 mL) cubed (3/4-inch/2 cm) peeled Ontario Watermelon
2 cups (500 mL) pineapple juice
1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh or frozen Ontario Raspberries

In blender whirl together watermelon, pineapple juice, coconut milk and raspberries. Pour over ice in tall glasses.

Family Steak and Vegetable Platter

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: about 25 minutes
Makes 4 servings

1 lb (500 g) boneless Ontario Beef Top Sirloin or other grilling steak, 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick
1 lb (500 g) small Ontario Potatoes, scrubbed
8 oz (250 g) Ontario Green Beans, trimmed
2 Ontario Tomatoes, any colour, cut into wedges
2 Ontario Green Onions, thinly sliced
4 cups (1 L) torn mixed Ontario Salad greens

Dressing:
1/4 cup (50 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp (25 mL) balsamic vinegar
2 cloves Ontario Garlic, pressed
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Thyme
2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
1 tsp (5 mL) Ontario liquid Honey
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each coarse salt and ground pepper

Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, 2 tsp (10 mL) of the thyme, mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Remove 2 tsp (10 mL) and brush one side of the steak with half. Place steak, dressing side down on greased grill over medium-high heat. Brush with remaining half of removed dressing; close lid and grill, turning once, until medium-rare, about 8 minutes, or until desired doneness. Transfer to cutting board and let stand for 10 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain.