1878 picnic appetizers Recipes

cold small shrimp, cooked and peeled, stalks celery, diced, carrots, diced, red bell pepper, diced, zucchini, diced, shallot, minced, sweet pickle relish, drained well, mayonnaise, chopped fresh herb (oregano, parsley and dill or tarragon), dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice

french breadstick (baguette), topside mince (extra lean ground beef), sausage meat, french onion soup mix, chopped parsley, cold water, capsicum, finely diced, spring onions, chopped finely, tomato sauce, melted butter , for glazing

orzo pasta, green pepper, yellow pepper, red pepper, red onion, packaged sun-dried tomato, olive oil, red wine vinegar, feta cheese

macaroni, cooked and cooled (or other preferred pasta), diced ham (ham you cut from a real ham is leaner than lunch meat ham or other processed ham products), diced mozzarella cheese or 1/2 lb diced swiss cheese or 1/2 lb diced provolone cheese, minced sweet onion (optional), frozen green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces, hard-cooked eggs, chopped, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, cider vinegar, olive oil or 1/4 cup canola oil, mayonnaise, prepared mustard (i prefer heinz brown), celery seed

pasta, uncooked, chopped red bell pepper, sliced zucchini, chopped celery, canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained, tomatoes, halved, sliced black olives, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped, chopped red onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dry basil, garlic, minced, salt (to taste), pepper (to taste)

cranberry juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, ginger ale, chilled, navel orange, sliced

frozen broccoli florets, cooked and drained, shredded leftover cooked chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, tomato, chopped, mayonnaise, prepared yellow mustard, salt (optional), ground black pepper, pita pocket bread, cooked bacon, crumbled

mild salsa, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped green chilies, sliced ripe olives, chopped fresh cilantro, tortilla chips

skin-on bone-in chicken parts (legs and thighs about 7 lbs.), sugar, ground ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oil (for frying ), flour, salt and pepper

mayonnaise, salt, pepper, cooked ham, cut in 1/2-inch cubes (2 cup.), cucumber, peeled ,halved lengthwise and sliced, frozen peas, thawed and drained, chopped onion, cooked and drained elbow macaroni

spaghetti, coarsely broken, coleslaw mix, onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, mayonnaise, coleslaw dressing

zucchini, sliced, green pepper, chopped, onion, chopped, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, vegetable oil, vinegar, garlic salt, pepper

plain yogurt, prepared mustard, horseradish, cooked new potatoes, cubed, celery, thinly sliced, zucchini, grated, red onions, diced or 1/4 cup green onion, chopped, hardboiled egg, diced, fresh tarragon or 1 tsp dried tarragon

cucumber, radishes, green onions, cream-style cottage cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, red cayenne pepper (to taste), lettuce cup (optional)

desiree potatoes, unpeeled, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, dried italian herb seasoning, frozen birds eye garden peas, skinned cucumber , preferably a thin-skinned variety that doesn tsp need to be peeled, thinly sliced (optional), rocket or 1 cup salad greens, shaved pecorino cheese or parmesan cheese, to garnish, white balsamic vinegar, french mustard, olive oil, honey, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste

shell pasta (other pasta can be used), hard salami, cubed, sliced pepperoni, halved, provolone cheese, cubed, celery ribs, chopped, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, green pepper, chopped, sliced ripe olives, sliced stuffed olives, fresh grated parmesan cheese, italian salad dressing (of your choice), dried oregano (+/-), coarsely chopped fresh basil, black pepper

dates, cut up, baking soda, water, margarine, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, chocolate chips, sugar, nuts, chopped

tomatoes, green onions, minced, salt (or less ), sugar, splenda or 1/2 tsp honey, pepper, dried marjoram or 1/2 tsp fresh marjoram, chopped, dried thyme or 1/2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped, fresh lemon juice, grated lemon , rind of, chicken stock, sour cream, fresh minced parsley