1/8 teaspoon curry powder, (optional)

(makes 2 servings)

In a large non-stick skillet, combine the ground beef, the garlic cloves and the crushed red pepper. Cook it over medium heat until it is browned, stirring to crumble the beef. Drain in a colander, discard drippings. Wipe skillet dry with a paper towel. Return beef mixture to skillet; add chopped spinach, spices and salt; and stir it well. Cover and cook it over medium heat for 3 minutes or just until spinach has wilted; remove it from heat. Spoon 1/2 cup of beef mixture into each pita half lined with whole spinach leaves. Mix the yogurt with the curry powder if desired. Top each pita half with 1 tablespoon of yogurt. Keep your Beef and Spinach Pita Pockets cool until serving. Wrap them up and slip them into your picnic basket or picnic backpack to enjoy on your outdoor dining adventure!

A nice, healthy, wholesome salad is always a great choice for vegetarian picnics. To make a great garden salad for your picnic, just follow this easy recipe:

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Just add the ingredients to a mixing bowl and toss the salad until it is well mixed. If you want, add your dressing and then toss again so it covers the salad well. You can use any dressing you wish, but light dressings work better with this salad. Place into a container and its ready for a picnic!