Prepare food
Now we are planning a picnic menu. It's best to prepare several different snacks and take plenty of fruit. It is advisable that the products are not perishable, otherwise you will have to take a cooler bag. Grab rolls, cookies, light cakes, sliced cheeses and hams - something simple and tasty. Or make snacks using our recipes.
- Turkey Picnic Rolls
Directions: Spread thin pita bread or tortilla with cream cheese. Top with lettuce, turkey, tomato, egg, onion and avocado. Add a piece of bacon, carefully roll it into a tube and cut it in half.
- Tomatoes stuffed with mushrooms
Directions: Cut off the top of the tomato and carefully scoop out the flesh. Drain the juice, chop the pulp finely. Fry chopped mushrooms and onions in a frying pan. Grate the cheese, add tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms. Season with pepper, add two tablespoons of mayonnaise or sour cream, stir. Spread the resulting mixture into the tomatoes.
- Mini sandwiches with curd cheese
Method of preparation: cut Borodino bread into small pieces, spread tomato curd cheese on it. Roll up a slice of raw smoked sausage and place on a sandwich. Decorate with greens.
However, no one forbids you to organize a belly festival and prepare many original dishes!
Salmon steaks
Fish steaks are something that children and adults can cook for a picnic. Salmon is a great choice if you are in the process of losing weight. It’s not difficult to prepare flavorful steaks by following the recommendations.
Compound:
- 2 salmon steaks, 200 g each;
- 1 whole bell pepper;
- 1 lemon;
- 1 tsp. sesame;
- Pepper (if for children, skip);
- Salt to taste;
- 4 sprigs of thyme;
- 2 tbsp. l. olive oil;
- 2 pcs. red onion;
- 1 zucchini.
Salmon steaks
How to cook:
- Vegetables are definitely something worth preparing for a picnic with fish.
- Wash, peel, cut into pieces 1 cm thick.
- Place the pieces in a bowl, pour over the oil, add salt, and add thyme sprigs. If you are using pepper, now is the time to add it.
- Cut the lemon into rings of medium thickness.
- Prepare a foil envelope. Grease it with oil.
- Place vegetables and lemon slices on the envelope.
- Salt and pepper the salmon steak and place on a bed of vegetables.
- Wrap the envelope so that there are no gaps.
- Bake on a grid and open grill for 25 minutes: 10 on one side and 15 on the other.
- Before serving, unwrap the envelope and sprinkle the fish with sesame seeds.
Think about drinks
Anything goes for a picnic: from divine mint tea to refreshing citrus lemonade. We offer light alcoholic drinks - apple cider or fruit sangria.
- Lemon-cucumber lemonade with basil
Method of preparation: grate the cucumber on a coarse grater, squeeze out the juice. Cut the lemon into two parts and squeeze out the juice. Cut another cucumber and lemon into rings. Place cucumber and lemon rings in a jug or jar, pour in lemon-cucumber juice, sweeten to taste with sugar, honey or syrup, add basil leaves. Add water and let it brew.
It is best to transport lemonade in a large glass jar or plastic jug with a tight lid.
- Classic sangria
Method of preparation: cut the apple, orange and lemon into small pieces. Mix wine with water in a 1:1 ratio, add sugar - 3 tablespoons per 1 liter of wine. Add fruit to the drink. It is best to keep sangria in the refrigerator until serving. In our case, a cooler bag will do.
However, a bottle of good wine or regular juice will also do. It is only important to know the preferences of all your friends in advance. Food and drinks are ready - let's move on!
Picnic Recipes
Grilled Vegetables
Almost any vegetable can be cooked over coals. You can bake them in the form of vegetable skewers or in foil. Young potatoes strung on skewers or sprigs of rosemary are very tasty. You can boil the potatoes first. Cook vegetables whole or cut into slices. Bake at medium temperature (on smoldering coals). Bacon will give vegetables a special taste and aroma. Wrap vegetable pieces and large mushrooms in raw bacon and cook over medium heat.
Grilled chicken wings and pork ribs
Try cooking chicken wings or legs with a honey glaze. Take 12 drumsticks or wings and marinate them. It is best to refrigerate overnight. To prepare the marinade you will need: 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, one green chili (remove the seeds if you don't like it spicy), 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix everything and pour the resulting marinade over the drumsticks or wings. Grill marinated legs or wings and then brush with honey glaze using a brush. Honey glaze is prepared as follows: mix 1/2 cup of tomato paste with 1 teaspoon of finely chopped garlic, with 1 tbsp. a spoonful of balsamic vinegar and honey, 2 tbsp. spoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 50 ml of water and 1 teaspoon of ground red pepper. If you prefer less spicy dishes, reduce the amount of red pepper.
Chinese pork ribs are prepared like this. You will need: 800 g small pork ribs (cut one at a time), 10 tbsp. spoons of Chinese hoisin sauce (or barbecue sauce), 3 tbsp. spoons of ketchup 1 clove of garlic (crush), salt and pepper to taste. Cooking ribs the Chinese way is easy. Place hoisin sauce, ketchup and garlic in a large bowl. Salt, pepper and stir. Add the ribs to the marinade and mix well. Leave to marinate for 2-3 hours or overnight. Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove the ribs from the marinade and cook for 10-12 minutes on each side.
Banana boats with marshmallows and chocolate
Baked bananas are good on their own, but if you add marshmallows, chocolate and popcorn to them, they will turn into a real gastronomic pleasure. And don’t let the appearance of this dessert scare you: it tastes absolutely special! To prepare a grilled banana dessert, you will need: 2 bananas, 50 g chocolate, 50 g marshmallows, 50 g sweet popcorn. Carefully cut the peeled banana along the concave edge in the middle and open it slightly to create a “boat”. Place chocolate pieces, marshmallows and sweet popcorn inside the banana. Wrap in foil. Place on a hot grill and bake for 5-7 minutes to allow the chocolate and marshmallows to melt. Uncover the foil on top and bake the bananas for a couple more minutes. Serve dessert with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
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Decide on dishes
Which utensils to take - regular or disposable? Let's do without white plastic plates and cups and be original. Even if the tableware is disposable, then let it be a beautiful paper picnic set. But we insist on bringing regular dishes with us - at least glasses for wine and several large plates for fruit and sandwiches.
And one more thing: take some wooden boards. For what? We'll talk about this a little later.
Perhaps it makes sense to buy a special basket in which it is convenient to store and transport everything you need for a picnic.
Spicy-sweet wings
There are situations when it is not possible to light a fire in a vacation spot, and there is simply no barbecue. In this case, it is better to prepare a meat dish at home that will be tasty even when cold.
Before cooking, the wings should be washed and dried with a paper towel or left to dry while the sauce is being prepared. Grate the ginger and mix it with honey, salt, a pinch of ground chili pepper and teriyaki sauce. The sauce can be replaced with soy sauce and rice vinegar. The mixture is boiled for about 10 minutes over low heat. Next, half the sauce is mixed with the wings and baked in an oven preheated to 2000 C.
The wings are cooked for 15 minutes, after which the second half of the sauce is added to them and baked for another 15 minutes.
Come up with entertainment
What will you do in nature? Bring badminton rackets, a frisbee, and don't forget a few board games like Imaginarium or Elias.
If you take children on a picnic, take care of their leisure time. For example, walking board games are suitable.
A fun competitive game “Moana. Call of the Ocean" will captivate both children and adults. The goal of the game is to cross the ocean, get to the mysterious island as quickly as possible and return the stolen heart of the goddess Te Fiti. You can find many other games for all ages in the Tenth Kingdom store.
Board game “Moana. Call of the Ocean”, price: from 132 rub.
Don't neglect active recreation! One of the fashionable entertainments is riding a hoverboard. Powerful and protected, it's great for off-road and rough terrain.
If you're having a picnic at the beach, bring bath toys with you. By the way, air mattresses can replace seats if you spread your tablecloth on the sand.
It's cool if you have a kite. You can also buy several sky lanterns and launch them in the evening.
Morse and kvass
Of course, don't forget about refreshing drinks. According to Roskachestvo, the most delicious cranberry juice is from such brands as: Ivanov juice, Lenta, Miracle berry
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" Seventh Ocean " , Fine Life , Global Village.
All of them received a certificate of compliance with the advanced standard.
High-quality, safe and tasty products are also produced by the following trademarks: Zolotaya Rus, Every Day, Valio, Fruit Garden, Simply ABC, Tsar Berendey
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“ Straight from the Farm ” , “ Fresh ” , “ FrutoNyanya ” , “ Prosto ”
For kvass lovers
It is worth paying attention to the brands
“Opokhmeloff”, “Vyatsky”, “Family Secret” (Ochakovo), “Volzhanka”, “Ochakovsky”, “Russian Kvass”, “O’KEY”, “Nikola” and “Yakhont”.
Think about serving
What will make your picnic truly cozy and festive? Original serving details. Use simple wooden boards for this: place bread, sliced meats and cheeses, cookies, fruits on them.
And, of course, we can’t do without a beautiful wicker basket, which is associated with a perfect picnic. You can not only put a lot of goodies in it, but also make it the center of the table. In addition, cute napkins and a cute vase in which we will put fresh flowers will come in handy.
Products you can't live without
Without some products, no vacation would be complete, and when deciding what to take with you on a picnic, you should not forget about them. These, of course, include plenty of water, salt, spices, butter and bread.
Vegetables and fruits are great snack foods, especially with the family. They won’t cause much trouble during cooking: vegetables can be cut into large pieces or made into a salad, and fruits can be simply washed.
In addition, drinks, juices and, if desired, alcohol will be useful.
A special charm to a picnic is given by potatoes baked in smoldering coals, which is one of the most popular food products that you can take with you to a picnic.
A variety of smoked meats and cheeses will be an excellent option for a snack and addition to the main meal. Also, don’t forget about barbecue meat.
Pack your bags
The finishing touches remain. The snacks are ready, the dishes are already in the car. What else should I take?
- Medicines. Pack a minimal first aid kit with painkillers, anti-poisoning drugs and antiseptics.
- Insect repellents. Believe me, mosquitoes will want to have a delicious dinner for themselves too!
- Water. Both drinking and technical.
- Sunscreen. We don't want to ruin our skin under the sun, do we?
- Wet wipes to dry your hands after greasy food.
- Garbage bags. There shouldn’t be a single jar or piece of paper left in nature after you!
Why food tastes better in nature
When a person is in the fresh air, his body is more saturated with oxygen, blood circulation and metabolism improves. The feeling of hunger comes faster than usual. And in nature, people tend to move more, burn more calories and also experience an increased appetite. Of course, any food tastes better to a hungry person.
But this is not the only reason; fragrances are also involved. The smells of flowers and herbs also increase appetite. And the smoke from the fire also acts as a flavor enhancer. Smoky food at a picnic always tastes better than just fried food at home.
Chicken kebab with honey
Shish kebab has already become a traditional dish for outings outside the city. It looks like it was made for a picnic. The huge variety of cooking methods is already starting to make your eyes run wild. Today, kebabs are prepared from pork, poultry, lamb and fish.
The marinade for chicken kebab should be made in advance. You can use the most common recipe, but with the addition of honey, which will make up approximately a third of the total composition. Before the chicken is marinated, some of the mixture should be poured out to soften the kebab during the cooking process. The marinated chicken should be in the refrigerator for about two hours.
Thus, marinated chicken, part of the marinade and vegetables are all that you can take with you on a picnic. Next, the chicken shashlik with honey is made in the same way as a regular shish kebab: the products are skewered one by one, left on the grill grate or over the coals of the fire, often turned over and fried until the juice becomes clear.
Prune rolls in bacon
Prunes in bacon will be an excellent replacement for the usual kebab. The recipe for making it is very simple and quick, but you can’t do it without a grill.
Things to bring to a picnic in this case include prunes, chopped bacon, sauce and toothpicks. Prunes dipped in sauce are wrapped in bacon and secured with a toothpick. The sauce should have the same taste as bacon and prunes. Grill the rolls for 2-4 minutes, then turn them over. A juicy, delicious prune dish will go well with potatoes and lettuce.
