Summer Days, picnic plays! Soak up the sun and snack on fun as the days grow longer, warmer and are made for outdoor living.
There’s nothing more relaxing than a weekend picnic in the park with the fam, a game of cricket or frisbee, or just lounging on a blanket with a good book in hand.
Maybe go on a romantic date to the beach with a picnic basket in hand, along with a bottle of cold wine and delicious fare with flair. Here are five recipes to take on your next outdoor sojourn that are sure to add to the occasion.
Made with poached chicken, bowtie pasta, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley, this is a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed at the park on a picnic blanket, at home in the backyard, or around the dinner table.
The roasted capsicum dressing uses Byron Bay Chilli Co. red cayenne chilli sauce with lime for an extra kick along with garlic and red capsicum. This dish can be prepared the day before and refrigerated overnight.
A frittata is the perfect picnic meal – it can be made in advance and cut into squares or wedges ready to be served with crusty bread, a fresh tomato salad and a glass of cold white wine. This is also a great recipe for weekend brunch with family and friends, or as a lunchbox treat for hungry children.
"If I had to name my most-cooked recipe, this would be it - and not just by me – but by the scores of people who have contacted me about it over the years. Once you’ve cooked it, you’ll see why. Doable for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack, it’s easily made with gluten-free flour and customisable in so many ways. Change veggies, sub out the bacon, make it in bulk, it only takes a few minutes and is truly one for the regular cook-up.” – Julie Goodwin.
These delicious brownies are not only gluten and dairy-free, they are also high in fibre, rich in antioxidants and bursting with good fats. Dates are a natural sweetener packed full of nutritional benefits, such as flavonoids and carotenoids, which help reduce inflammation and promote heart health.
Serve these as your picnic sweet treat for a healthy and delicious end to the perfect outdoor meal.
Naturally fermented, this homemade maple ginger beer is a refreshing go-to with a zesty kick of fresh ginger and lemon. Sit by the pool or on a picnic rug in the park this Summer with one in hand and enjoy!
