Finger foods for a picnic in the park with 2 kids?!


Question: Finger foods for a picnic in the park with 2 kids!?
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PB&J cut with cookie cutters !.!.!. Jello Jigglers !.!.!. cheese cubes with a tiny pretzel stick stuck into the top !.!.!. veggies & Ranch dip !.!.!. cold chicken fingers !.!.!. cut up fruitWww@FoodAQ@Com

Chicken Wraps

What you need:

2 chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
Salt and pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup sour cream or yogurt
1 tsp mustard
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped
4 9-inch round wheat tortillas
4 lettuce leaves (any kind)
What to do:

1!. Lightly season chicken with salt and pepper!. Sauté in olive oil for 10 minutes or until done!. Remove from heat and let cool!. Slice chicken pieces lengthwise into long, thin pieces!.

2!. In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream or yogurt, mustard, tomato, and avocado!.

3!. Warm the tortillas slightly, one at a time, in the sauté pan, and then arrange them on a work surface!.

4!. Spread the sour cream mixture (the sauce) on the tortillas!.

5!. Arrange the slices of chicken on the sauce and lay a lettuce leaf on top!. Roll up the tortillas from one side!. Tuck the ends in to seal them up!. When ready to serve, cut them in half at a slight angle!. Makes 4 wraps!.

Hummus Dip

What you need:

1 16-oz!. can of chickpeas
2 Tbsp olive oil
? cup lemon juice
2-3 Tbsp tahini (optional)
1 clove garlic, finely minced (optional)
? tsp salt
1 tsp cold water
Paprika or chopped parsley (optional)
What to do:

1!. Rinse chickpeas in cold water!. Pour into the bowl of a food processor!.

2!. Add olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and cold water, and blend at high speed for about 2 minutes!. With a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides and blend for a few more seconds!. The hummus should be smooth and creamy!. If more liquid is needed, add another 1 or 2 tablespoons of cold water or lemon juice!. Taste it!

3!. Serve at room temperature or chill 1 hour!. To add more flavor to your hummus, sprinkle on roasted pine nuts, chopped peanuts, curry powder, cumin, diced red pepper, or seasoned salt!. Makes 6-8 servings!.

Couscous Salad

What you need:

1? cups water
1 cup couscous
3 Tbsp olive oil
Juice of one lemon
? tsp grated lemon rind
1 tsp diced green onion
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
? cup halved cherry tomatoes
1cup diced cucumber or red or yellow peppers (optional)
? cup cubed cheese (Muenster, Cheddar, feta, or Swiss)
? cup pine nuts, toasted
Salt and pepper to taste
What to do:

1!. In a 1?-quart saucepan, bring the water to a boil!. Add couscous, stir, and cover!. Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes!.

2!. Transfer the cooled couscous to a serving bowl, and stir with a fork to break up the lumps!. Add remaining ingredients and stir!. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and admire the colors! Cover and refrigerate!. Makes about 6 servings!.

Tip: To toast nuts in the oven, spread them out in one layer on a jelly roll pan!. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, shaking or stirring them occasionally!.

Coconut Orange Balls

What you need:

1 cup mix of raisins and dates
2 cups raisin bran cereal
? cup chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, walnuts, or peanuts)
1 Tbsp orange zest, plus 1 teaspoon, divided
3 Tbsp frozen orange concentrate
3 Tbsp honey
3 Tbsp cream cheese (about 1? ounces)
2 cups shredded coconut flakes
What to do:

1!. In a food processor, chop the raisins and dates into small pieces!. Add raisin bran, chopped nuts, 1 tablespoon orange zest, orange concentrate, honey, and cream cheese!. Continue pulsing, chopping, and mixing ingredients until a soft dough is formed!.

2!. In a shallow bowl, mix the teaspoon of orange zest with the coconut!.

3!. With a teaspoon, scoop up small amounts of the dough and roll into 1" balls!. Roll the balls in the coconut mixture!.

4!. Refrigerate at least 1 hour in an airtight container!. Makes about 3 dozen balls

Tip: For added crunch, lightly toast the orange zest and the coconut on foil for 15 minutes at 350°F!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Sandwiches; PB & J for the kids, ham & cheese for adults!., chips, pretzels, pickles, olives, tomato salad, 3 bean salad, cup cakes, sodas, water, watermelon, popsicles!?Www@FoodAQ@Com

Mini muffins, watermelon, pb&j sandwiches, turkey& cheese sandwiches, little meatballs, carrot sticks, grapes are all good foods, you don't want anything heavy because they will be running around having fun!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

PB and Jelly or Ham and cheese cut into triangles
Bowl of fruit
mabye some pinwheel tort wraps

also you can find lots and lots of these Ideas at Kraft recipesWww@FoodAQ@Com

Watermelon, hotdogs, orange slices or sections, peanut butter sandwiches, or any sandwiches really, ever seen those lunchables!? Go to the store and wander around!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

little sandwiches!.!.!.!. cut off the crust and cut into little triangles!.
carrot sticks and celery sticks
grapes
cut up apples or melon
Drinks!.!.!. sparkling apple cider (pretend champagne)Www@FoodAQ@Com

fries but its greasy
grapes
bananas
cookiesWww@FoodAQ@Com

Wow, me I think she was trying to come up with something easy lolWww@FoodAQ@Com





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