Posts Tagged ‘picnic’

Tablespoon’s Top 10 Picnic Picks
Pull out the checkered tablecloth and get your lemonade on -- it's time to picnic Tablespoon style! Here we've pulled together 10 of the best picnic recipes on our site…including an all-new recipe for 7-Layer Dessert Dip! Yummy yummy summer! 1. New Recipe! 7-Layer Dessert Dip Try this fun take on classic 7-layer dip with this Tablespoon exclusive dessert version! Vanilla Greek yogurt, hot fudge topping, crumbly granola bars, Chocolate Ch... Read More
Teddy Bear Picnic
Summer's here -- no more boring school lunches. Turn your backyard into a Teddy Bear Picnic with these great sandwiches and snacks. “I’m bored!” How many times have you heard your kids mutter that phrase now that school is out? It’s time to flex your creative muscle and brainstorm some ideas to keep both you and your kids safe from the disease called boredom. I’ve got a fun activity that they'll love. With these adorable Teddy B... Read More
Strawberry Gelatin Salad Cups
Strawberry Gelatin Salad is a classic dessert that’s always the first thing to go at our family barbecues and get togethers. I thought the whole concept was a little strange the first time I heard about this dessert, but over the years it’s definitely become one of our family favorites. Before you get grossed out, there’s really nothing salad-ish about this dessert. Although we do get crazy ideas over at Tablespoon, we haven’t gone compl... Read More
All-American Hot-Dog Kabobs
Hey there, Hot Dog! Look at you cookin' good lookin'! When it comes to grill time around Memorial Day, everybody knows the basics. Burgers, chicken, hot dogs. It can all be a little bit blah-blah-bland if you're not careful. But, of course, we know you. You're careful. You can't bear the thought of hosting your neighbors with a little BYOBlahhhh. Which is why you want to pep up the usual offerings. Turn those dogs into dawgs, yo. Which... Read More
How to Make a Memorial Day Picnic
What's Memorial Day without a picnic? A boring one, that's what. Still deciding what to do this Memorial Day? Instead of just sitting around and wasting your day off, you could head out to a park or beach with a basket full of killer treats – it's fun for the whole family, as well as a group of friends. Maybe it's been a while since you planned a picnic, and you need a few pointers. No prob! Just follow the instructions below for an awesome... Read More
Pack a Picnic on the Fly
Fast, Easy Traditional Picnic Food Whip up these quick eats in minutes for lunch (or dinner!) al fresco anytime. What could be more fun or romantic than an impromptu picnic on a sunny day? If a spur of the moment outdoor nosh seems impossible due to a lack of time and preparation, these super quick and easy ideas will put a spontaneous picnic within reach. Fill a Phyllo Shell Let prebaked phyllo shells come to your rescue. You can fill these... Read More
Bites and Pieces – Quick Dish
How do you spell summer? Easy ... S-A-L-A-D-S! We're blazing headlong into warmer weather ('bout time up here in the Northland!), and the time is ripe for salad recipes to start sprouting up all over the web. We found these three tasty picks in this week's web garden, so we plucked 'em and plated 'em here for you: 1. Classic Macaroni Salad by Chez Us Macaroni Salad is a classic for a reason! It's always a hot tamale on the picnic table (or p... Read More

Picnic Food

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Picnic baskets, blankets, coolers ... my love of it all rivals Yogi-Bear's deep devotion. Really, it's true. My pantry is filled with all the accoutrements for fixing up great pic-a-nic baskets. As soon as the weather gets tolerantly warm, we break it all out and choose a spot. For the food, I have three key rules. It must be: Easy to eat with few utensils Not too messy Can stand-up to hot temperatures Basically I prefer f... Read More