Summer is the time for picnics. Appetizers for parties in work great for picnics because they are prepared beforehand, do not require plates or silverware, and everyone loves them. Cheese cubes are always easy to prepare. You can also roll up deli ham into tubes after spreading them with cream cheese. Chips and dips make excellent choices for picnics, as do shrimp rings with cocktail sauce. Hummus spread on wedges of pita bread is nice, as are containers of fresh fruit. It is up to you whether you want a sauce for dipping the fruit or not. Bowls of olives are especially fun for the little ones, who like to stick them on their fingertips.
Cold frittatas, mini quiches and other egg dishes are always tasty. Tortillas can be rolled up and sliced into pinwheels after you layer them with spinach, cream cheese, hummus, tomatoes or anything else your family enjoys. Finger sandwiches are fun. You can put peanut butter and jelly on a slice of bread and roll it up instead of folding it. Small sandwiches with tuna salad or chicken salad are fun to munch. Cut them into quarters to make them closer to bite size.
For a few ideas to please those family members who may be a bit picky, you may have to plan ahead. Try some of the following ideas and see if they do not enjoy them.
Salad on a Stick
Do you have kids who are not fond of salad? Try Salad on a Stick. Everyone likes to eat food on a stick. Gather together the ingredients you want to use, like lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices and so on. Chop them up and let everyone make their own salad on a stick by arranging them on a bamboo skewer. Serve dressing on the side so the ingredients can be dipped.
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are simple to make and they are usually one of the first appetizers to disappear. Make some for your next picnic and let everyone enjoy them while the rest of the food is being set up. There are a lot of deviled egg recipes to choose from, ranging from the simple to the elaborate. You can make them savory or spicy. There really are a lot of deviled egg variations you can try.
Recipe for Cheese Straws
This delicious snack is great for all ages.
What You Need
- 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix the cheese and butter together in a bowl. Blend in flour and salt until it forms a dough. Divide the dough into 6 portions and roll each portion into a ball. Roll each ball into a long, slender hose-like shape. Cut each length into 4 pieces. Place the cheese straws on a baking sheet and place in the hot oven for around 8 minutes, or until golden brown.
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