Picnic!

[Dustin_m]

Hey I posted this on HS too, but i need some picnic ideas for me and the lady. what kind of food would be cool to take and would hold up well?

[jeff]

Tuna salad.
Potato salad.
Pasta salad
coleslaw


sandwiches
friend chicken (served cold)
Beef Roast sliced thin and served cold.

Cookies
Brownies
Fruit tarts
random pies

Just make sure you choose stable foods, foods that can be served cold are going to be your best bet so you can take a cooler and not worry about heating anything.

Friend Chicken I think is the #1 picnic item, at least in the past. served cold. =)

[Dustin_m]

so i'm considering cooking the beef or something similar and slice it for some sandwiches on some good rolls. the problem is, we are headed to the fair tonight, so i don't really have time to cook, unless i stay up all night or just get up early tomorrow.

[jeff]

Originally Posted by Dustin_m

so i'm considering cooking the beef or something similar and slice it for some sandwiches on some good rolls. the problem is, we are headed to the fair tonight, so i don't really have time to cook, unless i stay up all night or just get up early tomorrow.

Labor wise it takes very little time. However, cooking time takes forever.

put it in the oven and head out. it should be done when you get back =)
just don't stay out toooo long. The idea is to slowly cook it to a nice med/rare =)
yum!

again random salad like dishes do great at picnics.

[jeff]

Tiramisu

this would also be a good one if you can keep it cool. I'd make it in plastic picnic 12oz cups. make it tonight and leave it in the fridge all night to firm up. Mmmmmm yummy

[Dustin_m]

yea i've been looking for a reason to make that stuff.

[Cannysage]

desserts are a key to a picnic.. cheese cake etc.. your menu should depend on the weather.. if it's a bit chilly outside.. I'd take warm soup and meatball sandwhiches or sum'n. if it's hot, don't take anything spicy. you can actually bring a small ice chest and bring ice cream sandwhiches for desert.