Picnic Snack Recipes

Picnic is a joy for everyone. No one has enough time to spend with their family. That is why people decide to go on picnics so everyone can take out time from their busy lives and spend it together having fun. There are many questions asked by people going on a picnic that what types of games can they play or what food they can cook on picnic. You can make different snacks at the picnic or can make them at home and eat at the picnic. Always remember that the snacks should not be time consuming because you are going for enjoyment and not for getting tired.

Snacks are best for any picnic. It is better to make vegetarian dishes on a picnic because they consume less time and do not even require much effort. Many different snacks can be made.

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Serbian barbecue

This article is courtesy of Billy Best Food

Barbecue is the name of the device and a special way to prepare food. There are several types of barbecue. In Serbia we prepare barbecue on a special type of charcoal called cumur that provides exceptional flavor and juiciness. And smell that barbecue spread  is story for itself. Serbian people are very social and we like our free time to spend on a qualitative ways. One of those ways is to prepare grill in nature, countryside, parks if it is allowed there, in the company of our family and friends and we just enjoy in those simply things.

In any case grilled meat is recommended as the healthiest. On the surface of meat roasted on the grill is created a protective layer of nutrients.  In meat are preserved all the nutritional juices.  Because of that the meat on the grill should often be in the menu.

In Serbia we often prepare kebabs, ćevapi, Leskovac burgers, sausages, chicken , fish, and often different types of vegetables.

It is the best to use fresh meat. Meat should first sit in the spices well. What spices we use depends on the type of meat we prepare. It is a classics to immerse the meat in the  mixture of oil and pepper and Vegeta.

Barbecue should be well heated in order to the surface of meat would quickly brown and nutritious and aromatic juices would not leak . We should previously coat barbecue with oil. Upon request we can put on a little fresh basil, for additional flavor. To make the meat juicy, we should coat it with oil during baking  Barbecue  prepared in this way will satisfy the greatest gourmets.

We can grill vegetables also, especially that which is firmly like tomato, celery, mushrooms. It is coated with oil first.

It is very yummy potatoes that are grilled after cooking in the wather.Boiled, peeled and coled potatoes we cut up to in length, between half to insert a thicker piece of melted cheese, coat potatoes with oil, sprinkle with dry red pepper and pepper, wrap it in foil and grill it on the barbecue about 20 minutes. We serve potatoes on the table with the foil and eat from it.

We serve barbecue with salads of fresh vegetables. The ideal is a Serbian salad.The recipe you can finde on: Serbian Salad

Picnic Activities for Independence Day

There are many picnic activities which can be carried on the day of independence. First of all, you should pre-plan with your family about going out on picnic on day of independence. It is best to take the whole family along as well as friends and relatives. Some picnic activities for Independence Day include:

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There are tons of articles out there about picnic activities for small children, boys, girls, teenagers, etc. While these activities are all wonderful opportunities for family fun, we can’t forget that adults can enjoy fun-filled activities at picnics, too. After all, adults plan, set up, and arrange a picnic, as well as prepare the food and ensure that everyone has a good time. Why can’t they share in the fun with their own activities? Here are four terrific picnic activities for adults.

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Allergic to smoke from grilling foods? For picnic outings, bring a grill pan to avoid cooking over direct heat or fire. You may add a little oil to pan-sear those luscious fish fillets. It’s not pan-frying so health-conscious picnickers would have no worries about too much oil. Use non-sticky pans to make sure that foods will not stick while cooking.

Pan-grilling is also a good alternative when an electric grill is not available. This method is so simple, even a non-cook can produce a presentable and delectable fish dishes for the picnic meal.

The tricky part would be the making of different sauces that would enhance the taste of pan-grilled fish fillets and slices. Fortunately, you can buy lots of commercially-prepared sauces in jars and bottles. Although homemade concoctions would still taste best.

Like grilled fish, pan-grilled fish also goes well when served with vegetables: sauteed, parboiled, pan-grilled along with the fish, and just fresh. Cook green peas, corn kernels, and carrot bits in butter. Or just blanch baby carrots and baby corns along with strips of cabbage. White onion rings will look and taste great when cooked inside and around the whole fish. For something crunchy and crispy, serve pan-grilled fish with slices of cucumber and shreds of lettuce.

If you like it very, very simple, just drizzle you’re pan-grilled fish with creamy cheese and sprinkle finely ground white pepper or garlic powder. Don’t like cream or cheese? Dip your fish in apple cider or wine vinegar.

Tips on Pan-Grilled Cooking Method

Heat pan until smoke appears on the surface. Brush olive oil on the pan before placing the fish steaks on the center.
Do not move fish while cooking. Using a spatula, nudge the fish gently. If it moves easily, it is ready to flip over.
Frozen fish should be thawed properly. Pat dry before grilling to minimize release of excess juice.
Do not use butter when cooking because it tends to darken. Use olive oil or grape seed oil so that it will not burn at medium-high temperature.

If fillet has skin, start cooking with it on the pan. Lower heat to avoid burning.

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