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sugar_lumpkin84
Joined: 24 Jan 2008
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 Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:07 am Post subject: Picnic foods? |
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| Hi there. I am having a small wedding with eight people total (my fiance and I included) in the park where we met. We are thinking about having a picnic after the ceremony. However, we really need to have no-fuss foods that can last a while. Personally, I am not a "finger food" person. I only weigh 106 lbs, but I love to eat! What are some entrees that we could have at our picnic that would stand up over time? Something that could be made the day before, preferably? Also some recipes for some cold or room temperature appetizers would be appreciated. Thanks much! |
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strawberryashi
Joined: 26 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:45 am Post subject: Picnic foods? |
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| cut up watermelon or other fruit |
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seth001
Joined: 03 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 12:23 pm Post subject: Picnic foods? |
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| Baked beans might be a good option, you can make it days before and there arealot of variations, depending on your taste, Sweet all the way through spicy, vegetarian, and some that use kidney beans, pinto as well as butter beans. Similarly a three bean salad would be yummy as well. Pasta pesto salad and a vegetable and cracker tray with an assortment of dips would be a great appetiser. There are a wide variety of fancy gourmet crackers available. |
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starladyatcl
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 2:00 pm Post subject: Picnic foods? |
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| I have a great pasta salad recipe that is great cold and has no mayo so it can be left out. You can use whatever veggies you like. You could also add a meat (i.e. marinaded chicken) to it if you wanted. Congrats on your wedding - I hope you and your future husband have a wonderful life together. =)PASTA SALADDRESSING:3 parts Canola Oil1 part Apple Cider Vinegar1 tsp. Dijon MustardBalsamic Vinegar (add to taste)Oregano (add to taste)Basil (add to taste)INGREDIENTS:Summer Squash (sliced thin)Zucchini (sliced thin)Red OnionTomatoesMinced GarlicBroccoli 1 box Bow Tie Pasta1 Box Tri-colored PastaRomano CheeseCanola OilBalsamic VinegarCook veggies along with garlic in canola oil and balsamic vinegar. Cook until veggies are soft. Cook pasta separately. Add veggies to pasta and mix in dressing (I always save plenty of dressing for later - the pasta will absorb a lot of the dressing). Top with Romano cheese. |
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sadme143
Joined: 08 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject: Picnic foods? |
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| Wraps are easy to eat and transport, and can be supernutritious if you make them with lean meat, stuff them with veggies and a salsa or light dressing.Making lean beef burgers or ground turkey breast burgers will shave fat and calories over regular ground beef. Skip the cheese and save even more.Skinless chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, and veggie burgers are other delicious picnic food ideas. Try them brushed with barbeque sauce and topped with lettuce, tomato, and other veggies. Hot dog lovers, choose the lower-fat brands or try a chicken or turkey dog.Brighten up a chicken or turkey entrée salad with green grapes, mangoes, peaches, or toasted slivered almonds. |
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rourryoxili
Joined: 23 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject: Picnic foods? |
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| I remember about a year ago, watching the show "Barefoot Contessa" on Food Network..she had made this delicious, elegant lunch, and packed it all up to have a picnic at the beach. The food is nice...classy.perfect for an after-wedding...here's the entire menu:***Fillet of Beef Sandwiches***1/4 pound blue d'Auvergne or other creamy blue cheese 2/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperTo assemble: 1 loaf health or 7-grain bread 1 1/2 pounds rare fillet of beef thinly sliced, recipe follows 1 bunch arugula Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature For the dressing, mash the blue cheese with a fork and blend with the sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. To make the sandwiches, cut the bread into 8 slices, each slice 1/4 inch thick. Spread 4 of the slices thickly with the dressing. Top with slices of beef and arrugula and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread the rest of the slices of bread very lightly with butter and place, butter-side down, on top of the beef. Fillet of Beef: 1 1/2 pounds whole fillet of beef trimmed and tied 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper Preheat oven 500 degrees F. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Place beef on a baking sheet and pat the outside dry with a paper towel. Using a pastry brush coat the beef with the melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes at 500 degrees F for medium rare. Remove the beef from the oven, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before slicing.***Endive and Avacado Salad***1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/4 cup good olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 heads endive 3 ripe Haas avocados, peeled and seededWhisk together the mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make a vinaigrette. Remove a 1/2-inch from the stem end of each endive, discard the core, and cut the rest across into 1-inch chunks. Cut the avocados into large dice or wedges. Toss the avocados and endive with the vinaigrette. Season, to taste, and serve at room temperature. Note: Haas avocados are the brown ones from California. The green ones don't have nearly as much flavor.****Gazpacho****1 hothouse cucumber, halved and seeded, but not peeled 2 red bell peppers, cored and seeded 4 plum tomatoes 1 red onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 23 ounces tomato juice (3 cups) 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup good olive oil 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepperRoughly chop the cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions into 1-inch cubes. Put each vegetable separately into a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until it is coarsely chopped. Do not overprocess! After each vegetable is processed, combine them in a large bowl and add the garlic, tomato juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill before serving. The longer gazpacho sits, the more the flavors develop.****Outrageous Chocolate Brownies****1 pound unsalted butter 1 pound plus 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate 6 extra-large eggs 3 tablespoons instant coffee powder 2 tablespoons real vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups flour, divided- 1 cup for batter and 1/4 cup in the chips and nuts 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups diced walnut pieces Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13 by 18 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan. Melt together the butter, 1 pound chocolate chips, and bitter chocolate on top of a double boiler. Cool slightly. Stir together the eggs, instant coffee, vanilla and sugar. Stir in the warm chocolate mixture and cool to room temperature. Stir together 1 cup of the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to cooled chocolate mixture. Toss the walnuts and chocolate chips with 1/4 cup flour to coat. Then add to the chocolate batter. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until tester just comes out clean. Halfway through the baking, rap the pan against the oven shelf to allow air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Do not overbake! Cool thoroughly, refrigerate well and cut into squares.There's also an episode entitled "Picnic at the Pond":http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ig/episode/0,1976,FOOD_9971_23433,00.htmlAnd one called "Portable Picnic":http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ig/episode/0,1976,FOOD_9971_21273,00.html |
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SopgooffKed
Joined: 04 Mar 2008
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Location: Taiwan
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject: Picnic foods? |
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| eggs poatoes salad barq ribs peas salad watermelon |
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so_what
Joined: 13 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:32 pm Post subject: Picnic foods? |
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| For that few, I would go to Subway and check out there large potion subs. (They will put a veggie tray on the side so you can build your own. You choose the meat, guests add veggies they want. Then, if someone doesn't want the sandwich, they can make a salad. Have some pasta and potato salad, chips, fruit tray. You will need a large cooler and some ice but that should keep things nice. You can make your own "subs" buy using a steak bun or even hot dog buns or even hamburger buns.) |
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stardustgammaray
Joined: 22 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:09 pm Post subject: Picnic foods? |
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| Fried chicken, potato salad, rolls, coleslaw, veggie platter and fruit tray and cake and beverage of choice. Check out your local supermarket and they do all sorts of party platters not just lunch meat anymore. Most have olive bars with fancy olives, pickels and brushettaCongratulations. |
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Roogysype
Joined: 04 May 2008
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 11:47 pm Post subject: Picnic foods? |
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| You can try this Honey Chicken Kabobs. It is really good. The thing about it is that it is not messy at all. Here is the link for http://buzz.prevention.com/honey-chicken-kabobs/ |
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