May is beautiful here in Dallas, TX! Plan a picnic this month before it’s too hot to be out and about. The Arrive West End Blog is here to help you celebrate with picnic tips and recipe suggestions for your next picnic.
Picnic Tips
- Choose a time and place. Before you start packing your picnic basket, have an idea for the setting. Check the weather forecast to see if it’s picnic-worthy, then choose a place to enjoy. Local parks are great spots because they’re free to the public and they usually have benches, picnic tables, and plenty of grass for you to settle down on.
- Be sure to pack other picnic necessities! While food and quality time may be the focus of your picnic, be sure to think about all the other details that will make it go smoothly. If you’re going to be picnicking on grass, bring a few blankets to sit on. Also pack dishes, napkins, trash bags, bug repellent, and anything else you think you might need. Bustle has a great infographic for making the ultimate picnic experience that gives you important pointers to keep in mind.
- Plan some activities to pass the time while you’re on your picnic. Bring along a deck of cards, a frisbee, or a softball from your apartment to use. Having an activity will keep the fun going.
Food
- Appetizer: Individual Seven Layer Dips from The Girl Who Ate Everything — The main thing to keep in mind when you’re putting a picnic together is to make sure you’re packing picnic-basket friendly food. Bean dip can be difficult to transport from place to place — it’s messy, it gets everywhere, and it often needs to be carried in a heavy glass or metal dish. These Individual Seven Layer Dips are pretty straightforward to make and easy to transport.
- Side: Cilantro-Lime Orzo Pasta Salad from The Stay At Home Chef — This Cilantro-Lime Orzo Pasta Salad looks fancy, tastes great, and only takes fifteen minutes to make. If you want a simple recipe that will impress your friends, this is the side to try.
- Entrée: Turkey Ranch Club Wraps from Life in the Lofthouse — Turkey Ranch Club Wraps are the perfect main dish for your next picnic.Yes, this is a classic, but there’s nothing wrong with sticking with a recipe you know your friends will love.
- Snack: Greek Salad Skewers from Little Broken — These Greek Salad Skewers are light and flavorful, and you won’t mind interrupting your frisbee game for a taste.
- Dessert: Strawberry Brownie Skewers from One Little Project — Strawberry Brownie Skewers are easy to make. You can even add a little excitement to the skewer and toast the marshmallows if you’re picnicking near a fire pit or outdoor grill.
We hope that you’ve enjoyed our suggestions. What are your favorite summer picnic recipes? Let us know in the comments!
