When it finally gets warmer, you look forward to trips out into nature. What could be more natural than eating there too? Many people dream of a picnic, but shy away from it because it seems like a lot of effort. But is it really? I have put together a really great list of things and recipes that should not be missing from a picnic and are quick to prepare. Take a look:
Equipment for a picnic
What do you need for a picnic? Here is a list of things you should have with you:
- Picnic blanket, preferably with waterproof film
- Picnic basket
- Food storage containers
- Cooler box
- Dishes and cutlery
- Napkins, wet wipes
- Cups, preferably with a lid & straws so that no mosquitoes can fall in
- Sun protection
- Mosquito repellent
- Remedy for mosquito bites
- Med pack – plasters/disinfectant
- Enough drinking water for everyone
Recipes for a picnic
Here I have a fine selection of recipes that are very well suited for a picnic:
Mini hamburgers
The complete recipe with ingredient list and step-by-step instructions:
Classic sandwiches
Ideas for bread toppings:
- Butter
- Peanut butter
- Sausage/cold cuts: ham, salami, etc.
- Cheese: Gouda, Camembert, mozzarella, etc.
- Cream cheese
- Vegetable slices/strips: bell peppers, radishes, cucumbers, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, carrot slices, etc.
- Herbs: chives, cress, parsley, sprouts, such as cress
Top the bread with the desired toppings and cover with another slice of bread. Wrap the sandwiches in plastic containers or in sandwich paper.
Sausage-cheese-pickle skewers
The complete recipe with ingredient list and step-by-step instructions:
Recipe for skewers with cheese and grapes
The complete recipe with ingredient list and step-by-step instructions:
Recipe for tomato mozzarella skewers
The complete recipe with ingredient list and step-by-step instructions:
Recipe for wrap skewers with ham and cheese
The complete recipe with ingredient list and step-by-step instructions:
Pizza muffins
The complete recipe with ingredient list and step-by-step instructions:
Recipe pizza rolls
The complete recipe with ingredient list and step-by-step instructions:
Mini pancake skewers
The complete recipe with ingredient list and step-by-step instructions:
Sweet muffins
Muffins that you can simply eat with your hand are always practical.
Here I have a few very good recipes for them:
- Recipe for chocolate raspberry muffins
- Surprise muffins with chocolate
- Recipe for pumpkin apple muffins
Extra tips: It is really great if you make the muffins in a mini muffin tin . This way you already have bite-sized pieces, and there will not be many crumbs. For transporting them, transport boxes for muffins are excellent.
Fruit for a picnic
The following fruits are suitable for a picnic:
- red fruits, e.g. strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, red currants, pomegranate seeds, red apples (with peel), watermelon pieces
- Orange fruits, e.g. oranges, mandarins, nectarines, cantaloupe melon, mango
- Yellow fruits, e.g. bananas, pineapple, apples
- Green fruits, e.g. green grapes, kiwi, green apples (with peel)
- Blue fruits, e.g. blueberries
- Purple fruits, e.g. purple grapes, plums
- possibly white marshmallows
Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces and transport it in a leak-proof box. If you like, you can use small forks or small skewers for eating, so you don't get your hands dirty.
Photos by Sabine, meinhaushalt.atÂ
Read also: Finger food – skewers with vegetables or fruit
