Picnic Summer Recipes

"I got this recipe from a coworker at the salon I work at. I didn't think it would be so wonderful and addictive! It's very creamy and sweet, and a great mix of flavors. It will be the best thing you ever use grapes for (except maybe wine!)."

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Ingredients: cream cheese, granulated sugar...

"You can make this sauce easily at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)"

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Ingredients: cumin, tomatoes and green chilies...

"We have all enjoyed these simple to make donuts. Now you can make them at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)"

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Ingredients: oil, refrigerated biscuits...

"This is a refreshing Cuban drink. It's hard to stop drinking these on a hot summers day. I made these for the fourth of July and we went on to 3 yes 3 pitchers! If you don't have a muddle stick try a mortar and pestle or the end of a wooden rolling pin. Please use fresh lime if you cannot go ahead and try the already bottled lime juice but if you do..."

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Ingredients: club soda, fresh mint, limes...

"This juicy chicken and tangy cream sauce are wonderful for lunch or supper. On the go? These are great warm or cold and make great lunch, picnic or beach fare! They are very portable when wrapped in foil. Perfect with fresh island fruit and a cold tropical drink! RSC#8 3rd place"

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Ingredients: cilantro, pepper, flat bread...

"Refreshing and different lemonade for your next backyard bbq or potluck function. Easily doubled or tripled for larger groups."

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Ingredients: watermelon, frozen lemonade concentrate...

"A tasty tuna salad which is easy to prepare. I frequently make it during the Summer for a light supper, after a day at the pool. Also works well for picnics. Amounts given are estimates, I usually prepare this "by taste"."

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Ingredients: small shell pasta, elbow macaroni...

"Lots of garlic and herbs on grilled succulent shrimp!"

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Ingredients: fresh garlic, fresh lemon juice...

"An incredibly delicious 3 ingredient pie! Use any flavor Jello (we like peach or strawberry kiwi). It's so easy and it really yummy! No guilt! Just a creamy, lightly sweet dessert everyone will love! Top with a little fresh fruit if you like!"

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Ingredients: sugar-free jello, ice cubes...

"A friend of mine made this at last year's 4th of July celebration, and after much begging and groveling, shared this super-easy, fun, and VERY yummy recipe, which you can easily double or triple for a big crowd! The cold left-overs (if any) the next day are FABULOUS! TRY THIS WITH CHICKEN!! Grill 4 Chx breasts 4-5 min ea side, then finish in 350..."

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Ingredients: fresh ginger, onions...

"You can have this taste at home!"

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Ingredients: cumin, instant minced onion...