Collection
Picnic and shashlik
Pork and chicken shashlik, ribs, grilled vegetables, potatoes in foil, salads in boxes and fruit.
- 10recipes
- $0.88–$4.51per portion
- 10–90 minto cook
- 41–1396kcal per portion
This collection is for anyone planning a relaxed outdoor meal, whether it’s a weeknight picnic with the family or a weekend barbecue with friends. After a long day, you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Just pack, grill, and enjoy. The cheapest dish here is foil-wrapped potatoes, while the ribs cost about twice as much as the chicken skewers.
These recipes keep prep simple: marinate proteins the night before, chop veggies in 15 minutes, and let the grill do the work. The Greek salad and Shopska salad take just 15 minutes each and add freshness without extra effort. For a light snack, the mandarin platter or lavash rolls need only 10–20 minutes and no cooking at all.
Salads 2
Starters 2
Mains 5
Dessert 1
How to use it
Use the button to build a week around these dishes, then let Racion fill in breakfasts and lunches. Many ingredients overlap. Buy onions, garlic, and herbs once for skewers, salads, and potatoes.
Most proteins and potatoes can be marinated or prepped ahead; the salads and fruit platter stay fresh for a day if stored in boxes. Grill the ribs first (they take 90 minutes), then skewers and veggies while they cook. The foil potatoes and grilled vegetables need minimal attention once on the coals.
Plan a week from this collectionQuestions
How much time do I need to spend cooking for a full picnic meal?
Plan for 90 minutes total if grilling ribs, skewers, and potatoes together. Start with the ribs, then add skewers and veggies as they near doneness. Salads and fruit take 10–15 minutes and can be prepped while the grill heats up.
Can I make any of these dishes ahead of time?
Marinate the pork and chicken skewers overnight for deeper flavor. The potatoes and veggies can be chopped and wrapped in foil the day before, then grilled straight from the coals. Salads keep well for a day if stored in airtight boxes.
What’s the cheapest way to feed a group without sacrificing flavor?
Combine the foil potatoes, grilled vegetables, and chicken skewers for a balanced, budget-friendly meal. The potatoes are the cheapest dish here, and the chicken skewers cost less than half of the ribs. Add a simple salad to round out the plate.
