Practical and delicious picnic recipes with Provolone Valpadana
Organize an outdoor picnic with Provolone Valpadana ideas
When the nice weather arrives, picnics are always a good idea.
Being outdoors is a pleasure, as is preparing everything you need to spend a carefree day surrounded by nature.
Choosing a place for a picnic
In this sense you can really indulge yourself based on your tastes.
Are you more of a country romantic? Look for a nice meadow in the middle of the fields.
Do you love the quiet of the lake and maybe want to combine the picnic with the possibility of taking a boat ride, or a walk along the water's edge? Get informed: in Italy there are many well-equipped areas with all the comforts of the case such as tables, public bathrooms, bins for recycling and maybe kiosks where you can get an ice cream.
The woods are also a very popular alternative, especially for families with children. Streams to cool off in, flowery meadows to run breathlessly in, and above all the possibility of alternating the sun with the cool of the shaded areas.
The city also offers ideal places to enjoy a healthy picnic in the open air: there are special areas where you can stop, enjoying the peace of the urban green lungs, perhaps with a view of some beautiful historical monument.
How to organize a picnic
Once you have chosen your location, you are already halfway there. Now it is time to roll up your sleeves and prepare everything you need to set off on an unforgettable day.
If you are a picnic lover, you will have at your disposal, needless to say, one of those beautiful and romantic wicker baskets ideal for the occasion.
If you’re a more practical type, you’ll probably rely on a trusty cooler bag to keep your food and drinks cool.
If you want, you can also use both to combine practicality and atmosphere.
Let's see together everything you need for a perfect picnic:
- A tablecloth or blanket, even better if it is waterproof to prevent humidity from penetrating;
- Glasses, napkins, cutlery and plates. Some prefer disposable ones, in which case we suggest using compostable materials, and others choose porcelain and glass, perhaps for a romantic tête-à-tête picnic;
- Bags for waste collection, in case you are in the middle of nature and not in equipped areas, let's never forget to respect the environment;
- Resealable containers for your food, convenient and practical even for leftovers;
- Wet wipes for hand hygiene, especially if there is no water nearby;
- Bottle opener and/or multipurpose knife;
- Thermos for hot tea or coffee.
Recipes for a practical and delicious picnic
But let's get down to business: what practical and delicious recipes can you invent for your picnic in nature? Provolone Valpadana DOP has a few ideas to share with you.
It depends, again, on what type you are: do you like simplicity or do you prefer more elaborate proposals?
In any case, we believe that a picnic should be practical but without forgetting the pleasure of eating a good bite that further brightens the day.
For this reason we have thought of some ideas that are quick to prepare, not too elaborate but that at the same time stimulate the hunger of those present.
Before starting with the recipes, however, remember that you can simply bring your own type of Provolone Valpadana DOP to the picnic or for a snack, spicy cheese and/or mild, or version, cut into cubes or strips. This is great as a quick and tasty snack, to be enjoyed sitting down, but also on the go for an energy boost, with dried fruit.
Rice and Cereal Recipes
Pasta, rice and cereal salads are a great solution for your picnic. They are prepared at home and can be enjoyed anywhere and anytime. They are cold, so there is no need to keep them warm.
Rice Salad with Spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP, Mortadella Bologna IGP and Capers from Pantelleria IGP
Rice salad is a classic summer dish to be enjoyed anywhere. In this version, we add a touch of extra flavor with spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP, mortadella cubes, dried tomatoes and capers.
See the full recipe of theRice Salad with Spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP, Mortadella Bologna IGP and Capers from Pantelleria IGP.
We also have some very fresh and delicious suggestions for those who love alternatives to classic white rice: Couscous Panzanella with Spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP: mint, basil, fresh vegetables that wink at summer.
Couscous Panzanella with Spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP
An interesting cereal-based proposal is theFarro salad with vegetables and spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP. We have included peppers, eggplants, onions and courgettes: a balanced dish and truly surprising in taste. You can indulge yourself with your favourite vegetables. Also excellent for vegetarians.
Farro salad with vegetables and spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP
If, on the other hand, you love sandwiches and rolls because you think they are more suitable for a picnic in nature, we offer you some simple but rich recipes that will make your mouth water.
Simplicity is always rewarded, even when it comes to taste. So why not bring to the table, or rather on the tablecloth, a nice Sandwich with bresaola della valtellina IGP, rocket and sweet Provolone Valpadana DOP? After all, it is the choice of ingredients that makes it unique. Crunchy bread, then the bresaola that goes well with the intense flavor of rocket and the sweetness of Provolone Valpadana... how hungry!
Sandwich with Bresaola della Valtellina PGI, rocket and sweet Provolone Valpadana PDO
Sandwiches with sweet Provolone Valpadana DOP, Speck Alto Adige IGP and whole grain mustard
If you really want to amaze, get some mixed seed rolls and stuff them with Speck Alto Adige PGI, mustard, rocket and sweet Provolone Valpadana PDO, season with a drizzle of EVO oil and you're done.
See the full recipe of Sandwiches with sweet Provolone Valpadana DOP, Speck Alto Adige IGP and whole grain mustard.
The last recipe we propose will make everyone greedy, young and old. We are talking about Muffins with sweet Provolone Valpadana DOP, peas and cooked ham, one bite leads to another and the stomach thanks you for so much goodness and softness.
Muffins with sweet Provolone Valpadana DOP, peas and cooked ham
Also remember to bring plenty of fresh fruit, such as pineapple in pieces, pears, melon, strawberries, which you can also pair with your favorite type of Provolone Valpadana DOP, cut into cubes.
Chocolate, dried fruit and sweets complete the picture for your perfect picnic in nature.
Have a great day out!
