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Get the big blanket and the cooler out!

Eating outside sounds even more enticing now that the warmer weather is here.

Tell us what you are packing and/or making in your picnic! (Please share your favorite recipes!)

If you are looking for picnic ideas? Here are some below: 

Packing at home?  Here are some ideas that you can make, wrap and pack!

Cheesy BLT Mini Sandwiches (small size – fun for kids!)

Italian Seasoned Super Sub

Mexican Egg Salad Wraps

Grilling at the park? Here are some ideas to spice up your next meal at the park!

Grilled Spicy Mini Pork Kabobs

Fiesta Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Blue Cheese Burgers with Red Onions

Picnic in the Back Yard? Here are some meals that are made indoors but can easily be enjoyed outdoors!

Margarita Chicken Pasta Salad

Tomato Pesto Pizza

Bean and Bacon Fiesta Dip

Looking for more ideas? Check out this page:

http://www.Pillsbury.com/Spring-Casual-Entertaining?WT.ac=HP_Right_Feature_Link2

One more thing: There are plenty of tips and tricks for packaging, cooking and eating your food outdoors. The link below talks about this... i.e. For temperatures: “Do not allow any hot or cold foods to set out at room temperature for more than two hours, including preparation, because bacteria thrive in warm weather.” Click below to read more.

http://www.pillsbury.com/FoodSafety

I like Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors, and this chicken recipe is fast, easy and perfect for the grill.  http://www.tablespoon.com/2009/05/13/grilled-mediterranean-chicken-packets

You can make up the packets at home, and bring them to your picnic place in a cooler. A little different than the usual burgers or brats, but still works well with other picnic fare like pasta salad.

Hi Gibsongrrl: I love the same flavors as you :) I love using feta on a weekly basis. Thank you for sharing your link it sounds great. So happy you are here in the community. Sincerely, CC