It’s a beautiful, sunny day and someone sings out “ Let’s go on a picnic!”.
It’s time to pack up the picnic basket!
The trick is to pack as much tasty nourishment into a small space with as little weight as possible. Remember you will need to bring lightweight plates, cups and eating utensils. Also, depending on the menu you might include a large knife, cutting board and a rugged thermos. An extra special touch is to pack some wet washcloths for cleaning sticky hands. Of course, you will also need to bring special fabric or table cloth to set this special meal.
Any dishes that are intended to be served cold should be wrapped up tightly and placed in a cooler. Salad and sandwich dressings can be placed in screw top jars and kept close to the ice pack.
An outdoor meal invites playing children, even dad will join in the fun! You can be certain the whole troop will be hungry for the fun, fanciful feast you have created!! Sometime during the meal, someone will remark that food always tastes twice as good when you eat it outdoors- simply because it does.
Fried chicken is a picnic staple, it is easy to transport and can be eaten hot or cold. This recipe adds a nice touch of parmesan cheese.
Such a convenient way to transport the potato salad-
Another favorite and easy picnic setting has sandwiches as the main menu. Placing all ingredients on a platter allows each person the freedom to make their own creative sandwiches.
Pretty platters of vegetables, meats and cheeses invites everyone to join in the fun.
For days that are cloudy and chilly, soup is a wonderful dish to serve outside in the elements. This soup recipe includes condiments to allow each person to “personalize” their soup bowl.
A wonderful idea from a Betty Crocker children’s cook book. These recipes allows children to make a picnic lunch for a special friend.
Serving lunch or dinner outside can be such a treat!
This beverage recipe uses drink powder such as Kool Aid to make the ice cubes. Place these into a thermos until its time to pour fun summer flavors.
For a more formal picnic dinner with adult friends and neighbors the back yard can be decorated with pretty clothes and Tiki torches to create an elegant ambiance.
Of course after your memorable picnic you will hear everyone sing “Let’s do this again!!”
These great fun picnic recipes and tips come from the following books:
