Juicy soy and pineapple grilled chicken tops a crunchy baguette with quick pickled veggies. Sure to be a make ahead staple! Top Chef is one of my all time favorite shows. Of course, I always have my armchair opinions of what the chefs create, but […]
This simple one pot dinner uses pantry ingredients to create a quick weeknight dinner. Featuring canned veggies, elbow pasta and easy to cook ground beef this dinner feeds a crowd in a snap. The weeknight 5 to 9 after the 9 to 5 is so […]
These creamy mashed potatoes are the ideal side for pot roasts, steaks, and fried chicken. Butter, sour cream and whole milk make these mashed potatoes extra decadent. Mashed Potatoes are an American classic. Often using Russet or Idaho Potatoes I opt to use Red Potatoes […]
This One Bowl Carrot Snack Cake is the perfect size for a small family gathering or anytime snack cake! Not too sweet, it is a nice breakfast treat or afternoon snack! Of course, this cake is an excellent dessert for Easter Brunch. We are big […]
These deviled eggs are a spicy twist on the traditional deviled egg. Hardboiled eggs are placed in a soy and gochujang brine, then filled with a yolk and sriracha filling. Feel free to adjust the sriracha to your liking. Deviled eggs are a top ten […]
This recipe comes from my old blog, From Prosecco to Peaches. It still exists in a heavily neglected form over on WordPress.com. We had just moved to rural Georgia from Italy, and I was staying home with my then 2-year-old. Prosecco to Peaches was a […]
Enchiladas are a personal favorite, and something that checks a lot of boxes in my current phase of life. Relatively simple? Yes. Can I make it hours in advance? Yes. Will everyone in my family eat it? Yes. Does it require me to cook large […]
Hi, I'm Lauren and welcome to A Picnic in the Kitchen! Here I share meals, recipes and kitchen tips that I use to feed my family. Hopefully I can help you make your time in the kitchen, a picnic!