ubereglu Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Does anyone have any ideas about what I could do for picnic food? I'm asking this as it's my sister's birthday tomorrow and I want to do a picnic for her. I'm not sure what to cook though, but it has to be quick and simple to make and the ingredients have to be readily available. Do you have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Hi, OK, you can really quickly & easily make sausage rolls& lovely cheese straws using that brilliant ready rolled puff pastry from Tescos Last week we had a Picnic & I bough some french bread rolls,the long ones,cut off the end & pulled out the bready bit. Then I stuffed it with a mix of tuna,hard boiled egg,frenc beans,rocket,chopped toms,olive oil,crushed garlic.....whatever you fancy really....and packed it in really tight. Then wrap tight in foil,& they are delicious for a picnic! Hope the sun shines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 That sounds like a good idea, I was thinking of making quiche as well. Do you know of any good recipes for small quiches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Well, I use those ready made quiche bases that you get (lazy,but they are really good!), & I usually make either Quiche Lorraine or courgette & parmesan. Just fry the main ingredient up (courgette/bacon bits) allow to cool & add a mixture of 2-3 beaten eggs,seasoning, a splash of milk & whatever cheese you are going to use (parmesan for the courgette,cheddar for the lorraine). Put the main ingredient into the base & pour the eggy cheese mix over. I think they cook for about 25mins at 180. Red pepper & Feta is good too Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Tortilla! I've been making one based on the Moro cookery book - its really good, especially if you've got 6 eggs to spare! Let me know if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Tortilla! I've been making one based on the Moro cookery book - its really good, especially if you've got 6 eggs to spare! Let me know if you're interested. I don't have 6 eggs at the moment as the ones we've got in the fridge at the moment are being used for tea. Thanks for the offer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I'm very lazy when it comes to picnics - and in any case, in the fresh air everything tastes nicer, so I think that the simpler, the better! I usually just pack some ready-buttered rolls, a selection of individual cheeses and meats (e.g. pick'n'mix cheeses, mini pork pies, mini Peperami) plus cherry toms, crisps and olives (and a bottle of vino, but that wouldn't be appropriate in your case!). For dessert, how about nibble-sized fruit such as cherries or grapes, or cup-cakes if you want something fancier? Have fun! Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 In the end I made a mini platter of mixed sandwiches, with party rings, crisps, Homemade Delia Muffins and some lemonade. I'll write up the recipe for Delia Muffins in the section in a minute as they are delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Sounds lovely When my son was little, the party food had to include party rings and cocktail sausages, or I was in big trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
