About Food & Drink: Pack a Picnic

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Food & Drink From Jessica Ann Mola, your About Food & Drink Editor One of my favorite ways to kick off summer is to take a blanket and an armful of food over to my local park and enjoy the sun. Here are some things I would stash in my basket. What's On The Menu? Need some picnic inspiration? Linda, our Guide to Busy Cooks, has gathered up her favorite picnic recipes. Whether you're in the mood for something sweet or savory or looking to bring something unique, or she's got it covered. Five-Ingredient Grilled Pinic Menu Need Vegetarian Recipes? Try These See More About:  how to pack a picnic basket  the perfect picnic  sandwich recipes Summery Side Salads What's a picnic without at least one yummy side salad on your plate? Not a picnic I'd want to be involved in, that's for sure. Stephanie, our Guide to Cooking for Kids, says forget those boring, mayo-based salads we all grew up with, and try one of her creative, satisfying pasta salad recipes. Classic Potato Salad With A Kick Sweet Potato Salad More Cool & Refreshing Summer Salads See More About:  pasta salads  picnic food  macaroni Don't Forget Dessert Call me traditional, but I'm with Carroll, our Guide to Baking / Desserts: When I hear picnic, I think pie. Blueberry and strawberry rhubarb are the ones I'm loving this year. Carroll has other great options here though if pie's not your thing. How about a lemon poppy seed cake or even a good ol' fruit salad? Yes, please. Perfectly Portable: 16 Brownie And Bar Cookie Recipes See More About:  special cake recipes  cookie recipes  pie recipes Pack A Picnic, Spanish Style Looking to pack a picnic with little ethnic flair? Our Spanish Food Guides Lisa and Tony have a treat for you -- this mouthwatering Spanish Picnic Menu. My favorite item on here is the tortilla. In my Italian family we call it a frittata, but it's the same thing -- a thick, delicious potato and onion omelet that tastes even better when served cold (in my opinion, at least). Give me a wedge of this, some crusty bread and a place to sit outside in the sun -- that's my kind of picnic. Bring A Bota Of Wine, Too Or Try These Summery Spanish Drinks See More About:  spanish menus  picnic menus  summer meals Food & Drink Ads Good Food Recipes Recipes Food Italian Food Recipes Food Recipes Recipes for Dinner Featured Articles How to Pack a Picnic Basket Vegan Mayonnaise Doesn't Spoil Great Rose Wines Shrimp & Cucumber Sandwiches Outdoor Grilling and Food Safety Quiz Chinese Picnic Side Dishes   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Food & Drink newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Fun Mother's Day Gift Ideas Classical Bamboo Gongfu Tea Set Lucky Bamboo in Glass Vase Chopstick Lamp   Follow us on: Advertisement