This spread (and subsequent post) isn't so much about cooking as it is about food in general, but I think you'll appreciate it all the same.
Craving all things summer after a bout with the flu, I was anxious to prepare a lunch that captured the awesomeness of our soon-to-be climate. No doubt most of those still living in winter feel the need for a break from it. Instead of planning a break in the tropics, I've opted yet again to live through it, by doing what I always do: exercising, socializing and eating well. Eating well is about keeping it simple and nothing is simpler than a picnic.
What do you need? Well, whatever you'd like! We picked up some cheddar and gruyere at a local market, along with an array of vegetables, pickles, deli meats and breads. The beer and chips aren't in the photo, but they were definitely present. You don't want to appear too sophisticated.
What a perfect way to combine socializing and eating well than a picnic menu for a lunch with friends. I've included a couple of sandwich filling recipes below.
Serves 4-6 (for both salad/fillinf recipes)
Egg Salad
- 8 eggs, hard boiled (there is a method to hard boiling eggs, in order to avoid dry, grey yolks): http://www.getcracking.ca/perfect-hc.html
- 2 green onions, green part only
- 2 T mayonnaise
- 1 T sour cream
- 1 t pickle juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Tuna Salad
- 2 tins of tuna packed in water
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/2 stick of celery
- 2 T mayonnaise
- 1 T sour cream
- 1 t lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
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