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Picnic Salad Skewers

From Quick Cooking »

Yield: 8 servings. Prep: 30 min. + marinating. Cook: 15 min.

  • 8 unpeeled small red potatoes
  • 8 fresh pearl onions
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 16 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices

VINAIGRETTE:

  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, optional

Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook for 10-13 minutes or until tender; drain. Place onions and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.

On metal or wooden skewers, alternately thread potatoes, onions, peppers, tomatoes and zucchini. Place in a large shallow plastic container or large resealable plastic bag.

In a bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetable skewers. Marinate for at least 1 hour, turning frequently. Sprinkle with feta cheese if desired.

Picnic Potato Salad

From Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual »

Yield: 12 servings. Prep: 25 min. + cooling

  • 10 medium red potatoes, cubed
  • 2/3 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
  • Dash cayenne pepper

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.

Drain and place in a large bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over potatoes and toss to coat. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 184 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 104 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Picnic Baked Beans

From Taste of Home »

Yield: 16 servings. Prep: 15 min. + standing. Bake: 2 hours.

  • 3 cups dried navy beans
  • 4 quarts cold water, divided
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1/4 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

Soak beans according to package directions. Place in a Dutch oven with 2 qts. water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.

Drain and rinse. Return beans to Dutch oven; add remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are almost tender. Drain and reserve liquid.

Transfer beans to an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish, add the remaining ingredients and 1-1/2 cups of reserved liquid; stir to combine.

Cover and bake at 300° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until beans are tender and reach desired consistency, stirring every 30 minutes. Add reserved liquid as needed.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 224 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 670 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Patriotic Picnic Club

From Quick Cooking »

Yield: 3-6 servings. Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 9 slices bread, toasted
  • 3 thin slices deli ham
  • 3 slices Swiss cheese
  • 3 thin slices deli turkey
  • 6 thin slices tomato
  • 3 lettuce leaves

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce and pickle relish. Spread 1 tablespoonful on each slice of bread. Top three slices of bread with a slice of ham and Swiss cheese. Top each with another slice of bread. Layer with turkey, tomato and lettuce. Top with remaining bread. Secure with toothpicks if necessary. Cut into quarters.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 349 calories, 23 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 924 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Picnic Bars

From Quick Cooking »

Yield: 36 servings. Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min.

  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and cocoa; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping.

Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until set.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine milk and 1 cup of chocolate chips; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Carefully spread over crust. Combine reserved crumb mixture with nuts and remaining chips. Sprinkle over chocolate layer.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until top is set (chips will not look melted). Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 173 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 44 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Strawberry Spritzer

From Quick Cooking »

Yield: 8 servings. Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
  • 2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled
  • 1 can (12 ounces) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed

Place the strawberries in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Pour into a pitcher; stir in the soda and lemonade concentrate. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1-1/4 cups) equals 215 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 31 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, trace protein.

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