Fun Spring-Themed Picnic Meals for Kids
Now that spring is here, it's a great time to take the kids out for a picnic at the park, the beach, by the pool, or in your own backyard. Kids love to help out making picnic meals, so why not make it a little more fun? These great spring-themed kid-friendly picnic recipes are a blast to make, and even more enjoyable to eat! Edible birds' nests with candy eggs, flower-shaped sandwiches and strawberry ladybugs are just a few examples of the meals you can pack into your picnic basket for a great day outdoors.
Featured Recipe: Edible Bird's Nest
Source: http://www.chefmom.com
Ingredients:
Chow mein noodles
Chocolate chips or brick chocolate
Jelly beans
candy coated chocolate eggs
marshmallow chicks
peanut butter
wax paper
paper plates (colored plates optional)
Directions:
Place squares of wax paper onto to individual plates. Put chow mien noodles in a large bowl. If using brick chocolate, break into pieces. Melt chocolate chips or pieces in the microwave, or over low heat on stove, just until melted. Pour melted chocolate over chow mien noodles, mix together to coat.
Place mounds of chocolate/chow mien mixture onto several plates (on top of waxed paper). Have children form the mixtures into nests. Be sure the chocolate has cooled, but don't wait too long or it will harden!
Using peanut butter as an adhesive, "glue" down the jelly beans and candy coated chocolate eggs inside the nest cavity. "Glue" marshmallow chick on the edge of or inside of the nest.
These make fun gifts from kids to their friends, teacher and family members. You can also make these nests at birthday parties as a fun and edible take-home party favor.
Additional recipes from FamilyFun.com:
PB&J Blossom Sandwiches
Turkey Apple Wheelies
Lady Bugs on a Stick
Rainbow Pasta Salad
