Picnics

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love picnics. There’s something about sitting outside when it’s nice and warm, sipping a cool drink, and nibbling away at simple but tasty food. Here are some recipes for your perfect vegetarian picnic. I also recommend a baguette or two to eat with your salad or cheese, and some rosé or sweet white wine – there’s nothing better than sipping wine while sitting in the sun!

Antipasto, which means “before food” in Italian, is a salad-like appetizer consisting of various fresh and pickled vegetables, cheeses, and rolled or sliced meats. For vegetarian antipasto, you can either substitute mock meat products or leave them out altogether.

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This is a lovely, slightly sweet bread – great for breakfast or dessert.

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A good way to use up overripe bananas and great as breakfast or a snack.

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One of the things I miss most as a veggie is barbecue sauce, since it’s typically eaten with steak or ribs. What can a vegetarian eat barbecue sauce with? I’ve just learned the answer: fried tofu. Give this barbecued tofu sandwich a try – you won’t believe your taste buds.

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Tomato, mozzarella cheese, and basil is my favorite starter; even though I make it myself regularly, I always order it when I eat out.

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Delicious and not too sweet.

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Cole slaw, a perfect summer picnic salad, is traditionally made with mayonnaise. This cole slaw recipe includes several dressing variations.

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Crudités is a French term that refers to raw vegetablesso a platter of crudités typically consists of one or more types of vegetables served with one or more dips.

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Simple and refreshing, cucumber salad is the epitome of summer. Different herbs can make it seem like a completely different salad, so don’t be scared to experiment.

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Aside from being a nice way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs, deviled eggs are easy to make, convenient to eat, and tasty to boot.

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