Memorial Day Picnic Menu by Dana Angelo White in Healthy Recipes, May 28, 2010
- Sausage-and-Pepper Skewers - Photo by Antonis Achilleos/Food Network Magazine
Throw the best tasting picnic on the block by combining classic favorites with some fresh ideas. You’ll find healthy and delicious recipes with lots of things you can make ahead of time. Set it up buffet-style and let your guests dig in!
Starters
Chips & Homemade Salsa
Mains
Lobster Rolls
Sausage-and-Pepper Skewers
Raspberry-Chicken Salad
Oven Fried Chicken
Sides
Portobello and Asparagus Pasta Salad
Cool and Crunchy Coleslaws
Cucumber Salad
Desserts
Brown Rice Crispy Treats
Chocolate-Covered Banana Pops
Italian Ice Pops
Drinks
Berry Spritzers & Refrigerator-Brewed Iced Tea
Need some pointers for keeping picnic food fresh? Read up on our cookout food safety tips.
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Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana’s full bio »
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Tags: cookout, grilling, memorial day
What is a safe time to allow cooked food to sit on a buffet table at a family gathering? Especially meats such as fried chicken or barbequed pork?
Hi JnL –
The rule is to not leave food out for more than two hours – after that it should be refrigerated, re-heated or tossed. If it's a really hot day, cut that time down to more like 1 hour to keep the food safe to eat.
Thanks!! It will be inside our church reception hall so I'm thinking 2 hours would be okay.
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