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June 18, 2013 By Kaitlin Leave a Comment

Diner en Blanc Picnic Food Inspiration

Today is International Picnic Day, so what better time to do a roundup of some of my favorite foods that are picnic friendly? With Diner en Blanc fast approaching, it’s also time to start thinking about what to make for the big event!

 

Diner en Blanc is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has grown to include a dozen participating cities. The first Diner en Blanc was held in Paris and included just a few of its founder, François Pasquier’s, friends. Now, thousands worldwide congregate to be a part of this great event! Philadelphia’s Diner en Blanc will be held on Thursday, August 22 and the wait list is being formed now. You can sign up for the wait list here.

 

Philadelphia’s first Diner en Blanc was held last year and it was a huge success. This year, 2,300 participants will be notified of the secret location moments before. Guests arrive with their own tables, chairs, place settings, and meals and enjoy the outdoors and company together.  Each attendee is dressed head-to-toe in white, with a white table cloth, and white chairs. Photos from last year’s event are truly beautiful! With the beautiful white place settings, the food can really be the star. So bringing a colorful, delicious, and easy meal is key! Here are some of my suggestions for the big night:

Chilled soups make a great choice for picnics. Just pack in a sealed tupperware container and spoon into bowls when you arrive. Some of my favorites include:

Chilled Corn Soup. Soup can be made ahead of time. Keep toppings separate until ready to serve. (Vegan)

Vegan Chilled Corn Soup. Soup can be made ahead of time. Keep toppings separate until ready to serve.

 

Gazpacho can be made ahead of time. Keep toppings separate until ready to serve. (Vegan)

Gazpacho can be made ahead of time. Keep toppings separate until ready to serve. (Vegan)

 

Avocado-Corn Chowder with Rotisserie Chicken. Soup can be made ahead of time but can be made within 20 minutes. Keep toppings separate until serving.

Avocado-Corn Chowder with Rotisserie Chicken. Soup can be made ahead of time but can be made within 20 minutes. Keep toppings separate until serving.

 

Vichyssoise (Cold Leek and Potato Soup). Soup and bacon can be made ahead of time. Keep bacon separate until ready to serve.

Vichyssoise (Cold Leek and Potato Soup). Soup and bacon can be made ahead of time. Keep bacon separate until ready to serve.

 

Black Bean Soup with Orange Jalapeno Salsa. Can be eaten warm or chilled. Soup can be made ahead of time. Keep toppings separate until ready to serve. (Vegetarian)

Black Bean Soup with Orange Jalapeno Salsa. Can be eaten warm or chilled. Soup can be made ahead of time. Keep toppings separate until ready to serve. (Vegetarian)

 

Gazpacho with Grilled Pickapeppa Shrimp

Gazpacho with Grilled Pickapeppa Shrimp. Keep Shrimp separate until ready to eat.

 

Heirloom Gazpacho. Make ahead and keep chilled until ready to serve.

Heirloom Gazpacho. Make ahead and keep chilled until ready to serve.

 

A cheese plate would be a perfect addition to a picnic basket. To go along with some of the cheese, you could also serve fresh fruit. Some appetizers that would also travel well include:

Sriracha Deviled Eggs

Sriracha Deviled Eggs

Radish and Arugula Crostini with Brie

Radish and Arugula Crostini with Brie

Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pear

Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pear

 

Black Bean Mango Salsa on Crisps

Black Bean Mango Salsa on Jalapeño Parmesan Crisps

 Roasted Beet Hummus

Stuffed Mushrooms

Prosciutto Wrapped Figs

Cherry Ricotta Bruschetta

Cherry Ricotta Bruschetta

 

As a main dish, sandwiches work great. Or you could make these Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Boats to bring along:

Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Boats

 

Pasta salad is such a picnic staple, consider bringing one of these with you instead:

Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad

 

Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad

 Gemelli with Brown Butter Beet Sauce

 

Pesto Pasta with Peas

 

Other side salad options:

Farro, Berry, and Walnut Salad

Farro, Berry, and Walnut Salad

Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes Whole Grain Mustard Potato Salad

 

Don’t forget dessert!

Lemon Earl Grey Squares

Lemon Earl Grey Squares

Tiramisu Brownies

Tiramisu Brownies

 

Salted Caramel Brownies

Salted Caramel Brownies

Blueberry Breakfast Bars

Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes

Mini Berry Trifles

Honey Citrus Champagne Cupcakes Brownie Petit Fours Bourbon Truffles

Plum Swirled Cheesecake Bars

Plum Swirled Cheesecake Bars

"Dirt" Flower Pots

“Dirt” Flower Pots

And why not make a fun cocktail to sip along with your meal?

Sparkling Honey-Ginger Bourbon Lemonade

Pomegranate Tom Collins

Watermelon Mojito

Watermelon Mojito

Filed Under: Appetizer, Dessert, Main Dish, Make Ahead Tagged With: Diner en Blanc, I Can Cook That, Make Ahead, Philadelphia, Picnic, Recipe, Round Up

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