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  • Valentines Day

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  • Holiday Treats

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  • Valentines Day Picture ideas

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Summer is a great time for a picnic. Whether it’s at a park, the beach or even your own backyard it is a great way to spend time together and make memories to last a lifetime!

Fried Chicken & Cole Slaw or Crispy Roasted Potatoes in a Basket –

You can fry/bake your own Fried chicken or pick up some from your favorite Chicken place! Publix has wings that a great idea to use for any picnic
Cole Slaw Recipe
Low Fat Oven Fried Chicken Recipe
Cripsy Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Pasta Salad 


A pasta salad is a great main dish – or side dish for hamburgers, Hotdogs, Chicken, and more.  Plus it’s so easy to do! 

Summer Pasta Salad Recipe



Option 2 – Pizza Pasta Salad Recipe 

Pizza 

This is always great delivery//Frozen// leftover or making an easy french bread pizza together and going out on the lawn for a picnic.

French Bread Pizza 



Classic – Sandwiches

Focaccia Sandwiches


Pita Bread  Tukey Sandwiches or Just veggie!

BBQ Chicken Skewers! 



Parm Pesto Chicken

Dessert

Roasted Strawberry Sheet cake! 

Baked Apple Chips! 

What are your favorite picnic foods?