Perfect Picnic Side Dishes

With Summer's last Holiday almost here, Labor Day Weekend, here's some Perfect Picnic Side Dishes. Diabetes Friendly and Healthy side dishes and it's all from the Diabetic Living Online website.     http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/



Perfect Picnic Side Dishes
Warm weather calls for outdoor picnics! Instead of heavy picnic food, bring one of these healthy picnic side dish ideas. Whether you’re looking for a diabetes-friendly picnic salad recipe or a lightened-up potato side dish, we have easy picnic recipes that will wow your friends and family.



Ranch Deviled Eggs

Give your traditional deviled eggs recipe a little variety by substituting roma tomatoes and jalapenos for some of the egg whites. We cut the filling with Greek yogurt and the remaining egg whites instead of mayonnaise for a leaner picnic appetizer.....


Jicama Radish Slaw

Our healthier coleslaw recipe replaces the traditional fatty mayonnaise with a light rice vinegar and sesame oil dressing. The result is a colorful, low-carb picnic side dish with Asian-inspired flavor.....


Corn on the Cob with Cilantro-Lime Butter

Looking for diabetic picnic dish ideas? You can’t go wrong with classic corn on the cob. This easy side dish comes together with just six ingredients and weighs in at 9 grams of carb per serving......



* Click the link below to get all the Perfect Picnic Side Dishes

http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/side-dishes/perfect-picnic-side-dishes

Ohio Festivals - August 13th - 16th, 2015

August 13-15, 2015  Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival - Bucyrus, Ohio
Theme for 2015: 'Bratty Believes in Bucyrus'  First celebrated in the summer of 1967, this is an annual three-day event that is always held on the full third weekend of August. There are all kinds of activities to keep all ages entertained.

http://www.bucyrusbratwurstfestival.com/


August 13-16, 2015  Lexington Blueberry Festival - Lexington, Ohio

Centered around family-friendly events and blueberries!  Every year the festival adds more activities and entertainment for festival goers to enjoy. Every night includes noteworthy bands. Each day is full of rides, contests, business vendors, locally made crafts and a grand variety of blueberry foods. Festive parade, 5K Run, Highlander games, children’s blueberry games and fireworks on Saturday.

http://www.lexblueberryfest.com/


August 13-16, 2015  Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show
Georgetown, Ohio
Antique/craft/flea market, 4 parades, tractors, engines & equipment, Sunday antique car show, camping & RV sites, baby costume contest, entertainment, antique and garden tractor pulls, covered bridge, log cabin livin’, threshing, sawmill, rock crushing, canning, broom making, grist mill, block making, shingle mill, blacksmith, etc.

http://www.ovams.org/


August 14, 2015  Summer Harvest Gourmet Gala - Tiffin, Ohio
The Gala is a gourmet food and wine event that benefits the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center and Seeds of Hope Farm in Tiffin. The event celebrates local and seasonal cuisine by featuring the chemical-free, fresh produce, herbs, poultry and eggs from Seeds of Hope Farm.  Chefs representing area restaurants and businesses from northwest Ohio and around the country participate in the Gala. Each chef plans his or her menu based on the available produce and other seasonal items from the Farm.

http://felctiffin.org/


August 14-16, 2015  Germanfest Picnic - Dayton, Ohio
Presented by Dayton Liederkranz-Turner, the 32nd annual picnic will feature continuous live music, authentic German food, keg tapping, crafts, genealogy support, and kid zone.

http://daytongermanclub.org/

Healthy Coleslaws and Picnic Salads

Here are some perfect picnic or family meal sides from the EatingWell website. Healthy Coleslaws and Picnic Salads, make those sides delicious and healthy! Find these and more fantastic recipes on the EatingWell website.     http://www.eatingwell.com/


Healthy Coleslaws and Picnic Salads

What's a picnic without coleslaw and a salad? Our healthier versions of classic coleslaw are sure to be a hit at any get-together, plus we have potato salads, pasta salads and grain salads to add unique flavors to your meal. If classic potluck salads go fast at your parties, check out our recipes for classic versions made healthier.


Mexican Coleslaw
Enjoy this crunchy, refreshing alternative to mayonnaise-based coleslaw on a taco or on the side.....


Moroccan Kidney Bean & Chickpea Salad
The bold flavors of the lemon-cumin dressing in this healthy bean salad recipe make it a wonderful side dish to grilled beef and lamb, yet it’s also a stellar meatless main when served with whole-wheat couscous......


Broccoli-Bacon Salad
A picnic favorite, this salad combines broccoli, water chestnuts, cranberries and just a little bacon for delicious results. Our version has plenty of creaminess without all the fat. Make it once and it will become a regular on your backyard barbecue menu......



* Click the link below to see all the Healthy Coleslaws and Picnic Salads

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/healthy_picnic_coleslaws_and_salads

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Here's a helpful hint for grill outs, picnics, or trips......


Fill plastic milk jugs with water and freeze them. The ice lasts almost a week in a cooler.

33 Crowd-Pleasing July 4th Recipes

Here's some  Crowd-Pleasing July 4th Recipes from the Eating Well web site! I left the link to the site at the end of the post.

33 Crowd-Pleasing July 4th Recipes
We've got all the great-tasting, healthy recipes you'll need for your 4th of July, healthier pasta salads and potato salads, juicy burgers and flavorful grilled meat recipes. But the real star is dessert. This gorgeous flag cake, made with a lightened cream cheese frosting and fresh summer berries, is sure to have everyone ooh-ing and ahh-ing. And don't miss our easy red, white and blue recipes featured on NBC's Today show!


Put a fresh twist on your classic American fare with this selection of easy, healthy July 4th recipes. Make a festive menu for your July 4th cookout with delicious coleslaws and potato salads, juicy burgers and grilled chicken and of course, fresh summer desserts. These All-American recipes for the 4th of July are healthier versions of classic picnic favorites that everyone at your cookout will enjoy.



Peach Custard Pie
We use low-fat milk along with nonfat Greek yogurt in the creamy custard for this peach pie. The yogurt gives the custard a smooth texture without using cream or too many egg yolks. A slice is just as delicious served warm from the oven as it is chilled. For an added treat, serve topped with fresh blueberries....



Beer-Barbecued Chicken
Here's our spin on the roast-a-chicken-on-top-of-a-can-of-beer technique that's popular with barbecue aficionados. To simplify things, we just pour a little beer inside the chicken as it cooks. The beer keeps the meat juicy and a smoky-flavored spice rub both under and over the skin gives it extra flavor. Barbecuing poultry with the skin on helps prevent the meat from drying out. To keep calories and fat in check, remove the skin before serving.....



Get these and more Eating Well recipes by clicking the link below!


http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/all_american_4th_of_july_recipes?sssdmh=dm17.676642&utm_source=EWTWNL&esrc=nwewtw062513_Blinktop