My fiance & I are having our first picnic what do I bring? What foods are good and easy to make?

Question

We found this nice little beach . . .that's on an island and this afternoon i'm planning a picnic. We have a 10wk old puppy who is comming with us too. . .I mean i've never been on a picnic but, I have watched it on t.v... what should a pack? I do have a large cooler lunch box thing. . . .

Answer 1

Buy some wonderful Italian foccacia bread and a pre-roasted chicken at the grocery, along with fresh mesculum salad. Berries are in season right now, so get some strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Pick up some mild cheese, such as Havarti or Gouda.

Slice the bread, as you would for sandwiches. Pull the chicken off the bone, place it on the bread and top with the greens. Sprinkle with Italian salad dressing. Slice into small sandwiches.Wrap tightly with aluminum foil.

Rinse the fruit and let it dry. Place it in a plastic container. Serve with the cheese.

Add a nice bottle of Pinot Grigio and you have all you need for a wonderful picnic.

Answer 2

It really depends on what you both like to eat, but you could take fried chicken (or buy some on the way) or make up some nice sandwiches on crusty rolls. Take some fruit that's easy to eat - like grapes or apple slices, some potato or pasta salad, and something sweet for dessert. Take some iced tea or wine to drink.

You could also just do munchable things, like cheese & sausage, artichoke hearts, diced fruit and grapes, loaf of bread...things like that.

Don't forget a blanket to sit on, some flatware, plates and cups, too!

Have fun!

Answer 3

How about potato salad or pasta salad, i make my potato salad with eggs potatoes and mayo. it is sooo good. Bring iced tea or something that you can easily throw away. Then 4 ur puppy, instead of bringing food for ur puppy bring milk in a bottle. Bring a table cloth and utensils Hope you have fun!

Answer 4

ANTIPASTO PASTA

      *  5 ounces seashell pasta

    * 1-1/2 ounces Genoa salami, chopped

    * 1-1/2 ounces pepperoni sausage, chopped

    * 2-1/2 ounces Asiago cheese, diced

    * 1/3 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped

    * 1/3 red bell pepper, diced

    * 1/3 green bell pepper, chopped

    * 1 tomatoes, chopped

    * 1/3 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix

    * 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

    * 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

    * 2 teaspoons dried oregano

    * 1 teaspoon dried parsley

    * 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese

    * salt and ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

   1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, and cool under cold water.

   2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, salami, pepperoni, Asiago cheese, black olives, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and tomatoes. Stir in the envelope of dressing mix. Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.

   3. To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad, and mix well.

WATERMELON AND STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

    *  4 cups cubed seeded watermelon

    * 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, halved

    * 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

    * 1/2 cup white sugar

    * 1 cup water

   1.  Combine the watermelon, strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth.

RAW VEGGIE PICNIC SALAD

    *  2 slices bacon

    * 1-1/3 cups broccoli florets

    * 1/3 cup chopped celery

    * 1/3 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed

    * 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries

    * 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons chopped green onions

    * 1/3 cup seedless green grapes

    * 1/3 cup seedless red grapes

    * 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons slivered almonds

    * 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon white sugar

    * 1/4 teaspoon salt

    * 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

    * 2 teaspoons grated onion

    * 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese

    * 1/2 cup mayonnaise

   1.  Place bacon in a skillet over medium high-heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

   2. In a large bowl, toss together the bacon, broccoli, celery, peas, cranberries, green onions, green grapes, red grapes, and almonds. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, vinegar, grated onion, Parmesan cheese, and mayonnaise. Pour dressing over the salad. Gently toss to coat.

Answer 5

wine/champagne, sparkling fruit juice, chocolates, strawberries, sandwiches, flask of tea or coffee (incase it gets nippy) plates, cups, cutlery, blanket,music, candles if its the right weather and if your planning to spend the evenin too, erm....... dog food, you know, all the basics and whatever you like. i always take a slab of brie soft cheese and crackers. beautiful with wine.

Answer 6

I would bring you,

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I mean:  I would bring him french bread, fruit, cheese, and wine in a wicker picnic basket with a red and white check cloth, a corkscrew, and a butter knife.

Answer 7

just bring some finger foods and whatever ya like to drink and if it goes well you want even need the food.LOL GOOD LUCK!