picnic recipes

The beloved flavors of a classic Waldorf salad are mixed here with tender new potatoes for a creamy, crunchy masterpiece of a picnic dish.

Waldorf-Style Potato Salad

potatoes

Kosher salt

pepper

sour cream

mayonnaise

tbsp. white wine vinegar

whole-grain mustard

c. small red grapes

celery

c. roughly chopped toasted walnuts

c. roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

These Danish Smørrebrød or open faced sandwiches are probably the best sandwiches you will ever eat, easy to put together, yet impressive in appearance, so versatile and incredibly delicious.

Open Faced Sandwiches – Smørrebrød – Danish Food

Traditional pickled herring smørrebrød:

rye bread

Danish remoulade (or butter)

pickled herrings, depending

onion

gherkins

fresh dill or thyme

cayenne pepper

Smoked salmon and cucumber smørrebrød:

salmon

cucumber

lemon

cayenne pepper, optional

Salami smørrebrød:

butter

salami

tomato

parsley

Avocado and egg smørrebrød:

½ avocado (or a very small whole one)

lemon juice

salt

coriander parsley leaves

black pepper, smoked would be great

Havarti cheese and tomato smørrebrød:

lettuce leaves

Havarti (or another sliced cheese you like)

salt and black pepper

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Where Is My Spoon is a blog where you will find delicious and family friendly recipes, all made from scratch. From simple healthy soups to sumptuous cakes for special occasions, all our recipes have been tried and loved by our family and our friends.

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Throw out the rule book to midweek cooking and try out some more creative combinations, like this Middle Eastern chicken with chickpea, herb & feta salad.

Middle eastern chicken with chickpea, herb and feta salad

sumac

olive oil

lemon, lemon

Lilydale Free Range Chicken Breast

unsalted butter

round Lebanese bread,

can chickpeas, rinsed, drained

flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

red onion, thinly sliced

Persian (marinated) feta, drained

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Loaded Cauliflower Salad from Delish.com is perfect for a summer picnic.

Loaded Cauliflower Salad

cauliflower,

bacon

garlic powder

black pepper

c. shredded cheddar

c. finely chopped chives

Wow!  This was so good, I didn’t even miss the potatoes.  I think I like it better than loaded potato salad!

Get an app like Keto Manager to figure out the calories and stuff....... geeez, it’s not that difficult!! 🙄

This is MY kind of salad or cooked veggie.  We will have it tomorrow for lunch

Pretty darn good.  Make sure cauliflower is cooked correct.

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You'll love it even if you "hate" potato salad.​

This Loaded Cauliflower Salad Is The Low-Carb Version Of Potato Salad

Packed with goodness from coconut oil and good quality eggs, and potassium, vitamins and minerals from the dates, these make a nice, healthy lunchbox treat for the kids.

Grain-free brownie cake

coconut flour

cacao powder

tsp baking powder

coconut sugar

Thriving protein powder (*optional)

medjool dates (chopped)

coconut oil

eggs

tsp vanilla extract

coconut milk

David Prior shares this favourite crispy crunchy chicken sandwich recipe, reminiscent of those served in US diners.

Fried chicken sandwiches with homemade pickles

chicken breast

buttermilk

Sunflower oil, to deep-fry

(300 grams) plain flour

(100 grams) whole-egg mayonnaise

white bread rolls,

Salad leaves, to serve (optional)

telegraph cucumber, thinly sliced (a mandoline is ideal)

(60 milliliters) rice vinegar

apple cider vinegar

caster sugar

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Fill these yummy sandwiches with whatever feels right – prosciutto, grilled eggplant and mozzarella, or smoked salmon, rocket and melting Gruyère. If you don’t feel like firing up the grill, they cook well in a dry frypan.

Grilled cheese, prosciutto and anchovy panini

fontina, Gruyère

panini (Italian bread rolls), halved

prosciutto

anchovy fillets, halved lengthwise

spinach leaves

There's nothing more delightful than freshly baked pie straight out of the oven. This spiced-up individual Moroccan chicken version really delivers.

Moroccan chicken pies

(50 grams) plain flour, plus extra to dust

cinnamon

tsp turmeric

chicken breast fillets,

onion,

garlic cloves, finely chopped

tsp grated ginger

saffron threads

(100 grams) dried apricots, roughly chopped

green olives, pitted, sliced

chicken stock

tbs chopped coriander leaf and stalk

puff pastry

egg yolk,

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Light, fluffy and scrumptious - what more could you want in a scone?

The ultimate scones

(450 grams) self-raising flour, plus extra to dust

baking powder

icing sugar

thickened cream

Thick cream, fresh berries and jam (optional), to serve

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Brownies usually use a lot of butter, chocolate and eggs, but you dont need a lot to get a lovely fudgy consistency.  The key is to use quality cocoa and chocolate  this gives you all the flavour without the fat.

Fudge brownie recipe

flour

cocoa powder

(50 grams) dark chocolate

espresso coffee

tbsp sour cream

sugar

Boiled eggs are wrapped in seasoned breakfast sausage, then breaded and fried until crispy.

Scotch Eggs

chives

sausage,

English mustard,

kosher salt,

packed teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

all-purpose flour

panko breadcrumbs

(48 ounces) vegetable oil,

Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350ºF oven until warmed through.

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Amelia Rampe

Step 1

Place 4 of the large eggs in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by an inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 4 minutes for a jammy egg yolk or 7 minutes for a well-done yolk. Meanwhile, fill a medium bowl with ice water. 

Step 2

When the eggs are ready, drain and transfer to the ice water bath. Let sit until cooled, 5 to 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, prepare the parchment, sausage mixture, and dredging mixtures. 

Step 3

Cut a 6-inch square of parchment paper. Very finely chop 1 small bunch fresh chives until you have 1 tablespoon. Pick and finely chop the leaves from 3 large fresh parsley sprigs until you have 1 tablespoon.

Step 4

Place the chives, parsley, 10 ounces breakfast sausage (casings removed), 1 tablespoon prepared English mustard, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 packed teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg in a medium bowl. Fold and mix until combined. Divide the sausage mixture into 4 portions and form each into a ball. 

Step 5

Place 1/3 cup all-purpose flour and a pinch of kosher salt in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Place 1 cup panko breadcrumbs and a pinch of kosher salt in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Crack the remaining 1 large egg in a small bowl and whisk until broken up. 

Step 6

Gently peel the eggs and pat dry with a paper towel. Wrap 1 egg at a time: Place 1 sausage ball on the parchment and press with your hands into a flat oval (about 6 inches long) that will completely wrap around an egg. Gently coat 1 egg in the flour. Place the egg in the middle of the sausage oval and use the parchment to wrap the sausage around the egg until it is completely covered. Peel back the parchment to release and use it to gently mold and seal the egg in the sausage. Place on a plate.

Step 7

Heat 6 cups vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until 325ºF. Meanwhile, bread the wrapped eggs one at a time: Coat in the flour again and shake off the excess. Dip in the beaten egg until completely coated and let the excess drip off. Dip in the breadcrumb mixture until completely coated, gently pressing the breadcrumbs to adhere, mold, and shape as needed. Return to the plate.

Step 8

Using a spider or slotted spoon, gently lower all the Scotch eggs into the hot oil and fry until the sausage is cooked through (the tip of an instant-read thermometer should register at least 145ºF when inserted into the sausage layer) and the outside is deep golden-brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. 

Give homemade biscuits a fruity spin by sandwiching a layer of apricots in between two layers of buttery tray-baked shortbread

Apricot shortbread

dried apricot, finely chopped

apricot conserve

pack butter

golden caster sugar

plain flour

ground rice

Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and grease and line a 20cm square shallow cake tin with baking parchment. Put the apricots and conserve in a small pan with 4 tbsp water, simmer over a medium heat until thick, then mash the apricots a little with a fork and set aside to cool.

Tip the butter, sugar and vanilla into a large bowl, and beat with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy. Add the flour and ground rice, using a wooden spoon and then your hands to bring the mixture together as a dough. Divide into 2 pieces.

Use your fingers to spread 1 piece of shortbread dough over the bottom of the tin. Spread the apricots over the top, leaving a small border around the edge. Roll out the remaining dough to a 20cm square and place on top of the apricot filling. Use your finger to make an indent all around the edges of the shortbread, then prick the top all over with a fork. Bake for 25-30 mins until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Leave to cool in the tin, then sprinkle with caster sugar and cut into 16 squares.

Wondering what food to bring to a potluck? We are sharing over 30 best potluck recipes including pasta salads, dips, bite-sized snacks, platters, and more. One of my favorite potluck recipes is this Italian Pasta Salad.

30 Best Potluck Recipes

lb. pasta, uncooked

oz. salami (about 80 grams)

+ 1/2 cup grape tomatoes (1 pint), halved

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

cup red onion, chopped

cup kalamata black olives, halved

oz. bocconcini mozzarella balls, halved

+ 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

cup Italian dressing, homemade

Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process and to cool the pasta down.

Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl or serving bowl. If not assembling the salad immediately, add some olive oil and toss together to prevent the pasta from sticking together. Otherwise, add remaining ingredients. Pour Italian salad dressing on top, and toss to combine.

You can serve immediately with Parmesan on top, or cover the bowl tightly with plastic cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This will allow all the flavours to infuse into each other. When ready to serve, give the salad a good toss and add a little more dressing, if desired.

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