Why not entertain your family and guests with a themed picnic or barbecue. Try some delicious new recipes to mix up your meals.

1. FAST AND
FUN THEMED
PICNIC AND
BARBECUE
IDEAS ON
A BUDGET

2. INTRODUCTION
Everyone loves a picnic or cookout,
but it can get dull after a while if
you keep serving up the same
sandwiches and burgers
One way to add a whole new flair is
to come up with an interesting
theme for your next event.
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3. 1: CITY STREET FARE PICNIC
What could be more fun than street
fair fare?
There’s just something about the
chance to wander up and down and
find both old favorites and new
taste treats.
Create a range of finger foods,
grilled items and more, and watch
your guests be impressed
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4. 2: GOURMET PICNIC
If you have children, chances are you
will stick to the usual family favorites.
That’s fine, but it might be fun to
broaden your food horizons
Head to the nearest deli for some
delicious delicacies
Discover all new ways to add flavored
to grilled foods, such as rubs and
marinades
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5. 3: GRILLING GOODNESS
There’s nothing quite like the taste
of grilled food
You can use traditional charcoal, or
add soaked wood chips, which will
give the food all new flavors, like
oak-smoked
You can even grill fruit once you
know how
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6. 4: ROMANTIC PICNIC FOR TWO
Everyone loves a picnic and it is a
great way for couples to connect and
enjoy a leisurely lunch, brunch or
other meal together
Plan some romantic treats you know
your loved one will appreciate
Don’t forget dessert to share!
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7. 5: SUMMER OLYMPICS PICNIC
Every 4 years, the summer Olympics
are held. The next one will be in
2016.
If it’s not an Olympic year, tie in
your picnic or barbecue to a big
sporting event in tennis, golf,
baseball and so on
Think of the kinds of foods you love
to have in a stadium
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8. 6: A Balanced Menu
 No matter what the theme, plan a balanced
menu:
 Appetizers
 Finger foods
 Main courses
 Sandwiches
 Salads
 Side dishes
 Desserts
 Drinks
 Vegetarian options
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9. 7: Food Safety Issues in Summer
and Warm Weather
If you are cooking out in a public spot or
picnicking outdoors, there are a number of
key safety considerations
If the food is unrefrigerated in hot weather
for more than 2 hours, throw it away
Don’t let things get cross-contaminated,
such as chicken on the same grill with
vegetables and fish
Grill all food to the correct internal
temperature to avoid illness
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10. CONCLUSION
A picnic or cookout is a great change
of pace from the usual meals and
flavors
Add a whole new twist by choosing a
theme and using recipes that offer
variety to your family and guests
You will soon find all new favorites
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