Nieman Marcus Brownies1 box chocolate cake mix1 stick melted butter3 eggs, divided1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar8 ounces cream cheeseHeat oven to 350 F. Butter and flour a 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Combine cake mix, butter and 1 egg. Add pecans if desired. Spread in greased pan. Beat powdered sugar, cream cheese and remaining 2 eggs together and spread on top of the cake. Bake for 50 minutes or until cake tests done.
There seems to be a national association for everything food-related — the National Chicken Council, the National Restaurant Association, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
And it doesn’t surprise me that some people, such as those involved with thesocialfoodie.com, are pushing for a National Food Truck Association. There’s even an association for pickle packers.
So why isn’t there one for picnics? Summer is the time, and the upcoming July 4th holiday is the premiere occasion to indulge in such a splendid outdoor event.
Most picnic baskets hold potato chips and tuna-salad sandwiches. But at some point, you may get the urge to fancy things up a bit. Why not? Picnics are one time when you can entertain without having to do a lot of setup and cleanup. So go ahead and spend a little more time on the menu.