Recipes

[qualitygal]

This is just for ideas on what we could take. If you don't do these, you can pass this post by. 

Looking only for dishes to pass at a get-together. Thank you.

[LizzieInSRQ]

Giada's "Rolotini and Salsa di Limone" ...fancy way of saying Pasta salad with tomatoes and lemon...sorry I don't know how to link from a tablet. Totally refreshing EASY  summer picnic friendly dish. Big hit when I made it.

[LizzieInSRQ]

I meant to add that this is a very versatile recipe. Add herbs, garlic, red pepper flakes, switch cheeses to whatever crumbly cheese you like etc. Easy to double it to match picnic size etc. Super easy.

[Vivian]

I went to a community picnic last week. I had forgotten all about it until the last minute. There was no time to be creative so I had to deal with what was in the fridge. Fortunately I had a loaf of multigrain bread, cold cuts, cheese, and lettuce and tomato. I made a dozen different sandwiches, sliced each in half diagonally, and placed them on a pretty plate. They were grabbed up in seconds, I think the reason was that everyone knew what they were getting and, more importantly, sandwiches are portable, easy to eat standing up, walking around, etc. 

[AuntG]

I make something called Cowboy Salsa which is a can of black beans, pinto beans, black-eyed peas and shoepeg corn (all drained).  Then make a sauce of one-quarter cup of each; cider vinegar, brown sugar, olive oil and vegetable oil. Heat sauce to boiling, cool it and pour over the beans.  I like to add chopped celery, red pepper, green pepper and red onion to the mix.  It is great with corn chips and won't go bad in the heat.

[software]

Finger sandwiches

[Krimpette]

When I go to an annual crab feast, I always take a very large container of fresh fruit.  I usually use one of those aluminum roasting pans.  This year, I prepared 11 different fruits.  There's never a drop left at the end of the event.

[DiAnne]

If I am not specifically asked to bring a certain item (usually my macaroni salad) I love to cut up a large platter of fresh fruit.   If it is a smaller group I put in a trifle bowl.  It is an attractive addition to the table.

[momtochloe]

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@LizzieInSRQ wrote:

I meant to add that this is a very versatile recipe. Add herbs, garlic, red pepper flakes, switch cheeses to whatever crumbly cheese you like etc. Easy to double it to match picnic size etc. Super easy.

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Thanks for posting this @LizzieInSRQ.  For those that are interested, here is the link to the recipe (lots of great reviews/ideas too):

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/rotini-with-salsa-di-limone-recipe-1947788

[vabreeze]

Corn Salad is perfect for a cookout or barbeque.  And a snap to prepare!!

Ingredients:

• 2 (15 oz) cans whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese, package works great too...
• 1 cup mayonnaise (or to your degree of 'wetness')
• 1 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• Optional-- 1 -2 can(s) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (10 1/2 oz) bag coarsely crushed Frito

Directions: Mix first 5/6 ingredients and chill. Crumbled bacon is also good in this.  Stir in corn chips just before serving.