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If you’re anything like me, you love the idea of ​​a picnic, but in practice, when someone throws the idea up in the air on a Friday night, in this beautifully spontaneous way people do, your Inner Grump awakens (“ugh, so much to organize, I have zero ideas, who’s going to do the shopping, we always end up eating the same thing, the kids will just stuff themselves with potato chips, and it is so uncomfortable sitting on the ground anyway”).So for you, for me, for us, here are a few ideas I hold at the ready to alleviate my...

The perfect, packable hearty lunchRub skirt steak with hot paprika before grilling to add some heat to this healthy lunch.YIELDS:2 servingsTOTAL TIME:0 hours 15 minsIngredients1/2 lb. skirt steak, cut crosswise into three pieces1/2 tsp. hot paprikaKosher salt and pepper1 lime, halved1 small heart of romaine, leaves separated4 radishes, thinly sliced2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced1/4 c. fresh mint leavesDirectionsHeat grill to medium-high. Season steak with paprika and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Squeeze juice from half of lime on top, transfer to a cutting board and let rest at...