Summer - the time of holidays, people, naturally, tend to go out more often to nature. A picnic is a great way to relax for city dwellers. For the organization of such events it is good to think over which one to take food with and in what quantity. Usually a good picnic can not do with one shish kebab (kebabs are generally a separate topic), alternative options are also known. Some dishes for a picnic in nature are better prepared at home or prepared as if the semi-finished products, and finish everything already in place.
Recipes for a picnic in nature
Meat in foil
Ingredients:
- chicken fillet or low-fat pork - 1 kg;
- onion - 1 pc .;
- lemon - 1 piece;
- a mixture of dry spices for meat;
- fresh herbs (parsley, basil, tarragon, celery, dill, etc.).
Preparation
We cut the onion into thin rings, and the meat - as a little bit. Lightly beat it with a chef's hammer or a spoon rib. Slightly prisalivayem meat from both sides and season with dry spices. A piece of foil is sprinkled with lemon juice, we spread a few onion rings and a few twigs of greens, and on top - a chop. We tightly pack the package. In the same way we prepare the remaining pieces of meat.
Preparation
Directly on the spot (that is, already at a picnic), we build a fire and prepare the coals (preferably from fruit, or at least non-coniferous tree species). Of course, you can use ready-made coals. Bury the convolutions in them and bake the meat in foil on charcoal for 40 minutes. You can cook on the grill - then with a rollover. We extract the bundles, blow off the ash, cool slightly, unfold and serve with fresh herbs.
Fish with vegetables in foil
Ingredients per serving:
- mackerel freshly frozen - 1 carcass;
- sweet pepper - 1 pc .;
- potatoes of young oblong form - 1-2 pcs .;
- lemon juice;
- a mixture of dry spices for fish;
- the greens are different.
Preparation
Defrost mackerel, remove the gills, carefully gutted and thoroughly rinsed with cold water. We discuss with a napkin. Slightly salted and seasoned with spices. We cut each sweet pepper in half or into 4 parts. Thoroughly wash the young potatoes. We dissect and cut each potato along into 2-4 parts, we will bake with skin. Prepared in this way carcasses of fish (whole) and vegetables wrapped in foil (you can add a few twigs of greenery).
Transport is better in a refrigerator bag.
Preparation
Prepared convolutions with fish and vegetables are buried in burnt coals and baked for 25-30 minutes. You can bake and grate. Before use, sprinkle with lemon juice. Serve with fresh herbs.
A good alternative to a shish kebab, is not it?
Other picnic food - recipes
Of course, it's good to serve any fish or meat dishes with vegetable salads for a picnic . Light salads from seasonal vegetables: cucumbers, tomatoes, radish, sweet peppers - it is better to cook on the spot. You can combine these vegetables with canned beans (green peas and beans) and corn. For refueling, you can bring a little vegetable oil or sour cream package, or better - yogurt. You can also use mayonnaise or other ready-made sauces. If the salad recipe includes boiled eggs, then it is better to prepare them at home, or you can bake eggs in hot ashes - it will also turn out delicious.
Sandwiches for picnic - recipes
Sandwiches with cheese and ham
Ingredients:
- bread or loaf - 1 roll;
- cheese - 200-300 g;
- ham - 200 g;
- green parsley - 1 bunch.
Preparation
You can cook sandwiches separately with cheese and separately with ham, or you can bake sandwiches in foil on burnt hot coals, then the cheese will melt and stick the ham to a slice of bread. We serve warm.
Sandwiches with olives and canned fish
Such sandwiches should be prepared on the spot.
Ingredients:
- sardines canned with the addition of oil - 1-2 cans;
- loaf or bread - 1 roll;
- olives (dark or light without pits) - 1 can;
- greens - to taste.
We put one sardine on a slice of bread, cut the olives in half and spread the halves next to the fish. Add a sprig of parsley - and ready. If there are no olives, you can put a slice of cucumber or tomato on a sandwich.
For a picnic fast and light dishes are good - so coming home will be much nicer.
Also for a picnic classic sandwiches with sprats , rolls with ham and various sandwiches are perfect.