Picnic Recipes

Pack a basket with your favorite dishes for outdoor dining, like potluck salads, finger foods, grilled burgers, cold drinks and more easy picnic recipes.

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    How to Plan the Perfect Picnic

    Whether your outing is for two or 20, you're sure to have a good time if you keep these picnic...


    48 Quick Barbecue Recipes

    Craving some barbecue but don't have the time? These quick BBQ recipes are here to help! Each main and...


    15 Things to Pack for Every Picnic

    In addition to great food and a fabulous spot, you'll want a few other items to guarantee picnicking success. Don't...


    Edamame Hummus

    3 reviews

    Change up your hummus game by swapping in soybeans for chickpeas. Edamame hummus is as good as traditional hummus as...


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    63 Lettuce-Free Salads

    No romaine in the crisper? No problem! These salads without lettuce showcase fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, grains and legumes to...


    Beef Wellington Fried Wontons

    3 reviews

    These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! —Dianne Phillips,...


    10 Easy Ideas for a Beer Garden Picnic

    Ready to embrace one of summer's greatest traditions? Grab some friends, food, and of course beer and head to your...


    Cleo’s Potato Salad

    1 review

    My mom, Cleo Lightfoot, loved cooking all kinds of recipes, but her favorite meal was one she made when hosting...

    Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups

    Use up last night’s leftover ham with ham and cheese roll-ups. This delicious, bite-sized snack comes together in a snap...


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    47 Divine Church Picnic Recipes

    Bring copies of the recipe—people will ask for it!


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    24 Pasta Salads Like Grandma Used to Make

    Looking for pasta salad ideas for a BBQ or picnic? Look no further than Grandma's recipe box.


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    Mississippi Mud Pie

    12 reviews

    Mississippi mud pie is a classic, crowd-pleasing dessert. With a little help from boxed pudding mix and frozen whipped topping,...


    Chicken Pasta Salad

    6 reviews

    Chicken pasta salad can be a light, healthy lunch in its own right, not just a side dish. This one...


    41 Campfire Comfort Food Recipes

    Cuddle up next to the campfire with a few of these feel-good recipes. From pudgy pies to foil pack meals,...


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    39 Summer Potluck Salads for Your Cookouts

    While no backyard barbecue is complete without burgers and dogs on the grill, these delicious summer potluck salads will be...


    Zucchini Pico de Gallo Salsa

    7 reviews

    I love veggies and fresh ingredients this time of year. I make big bowls of this salsa, which we eat...


    Beet Hummus

    2 reviews

    Break out of the plain hummus rut with this beet hummus recipe. Earthy, sweet beets are a vibrant, wholesome addition...

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    60 July Fourth Picnic Food Ideas

    Planning a Fourth of July picnic? Look no further than these portable and delicious recipes.


    34 Fabulous Zucchini Dinner Recipes

    Fresh zucchini should never go to waste! If you're unsure about what to make, try one of these tasty zucchini...


    89 Lemon & Lime Recipes to Make This Summer

    Cool, tangy and refreshing, lemon and lime are the true flavors of summer. Try appetizers and drinks, salads and sides,...


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    100 Sizzlin’ Summer Barbecue Recipes

    Check out these hot hot hot summer barbecue recipes that'll make your party the talk of the block. We have...


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    Pressure-Cooker Barbecued Beef Ribs

    2 reviews

    Instant Pot beef ribs are simmered in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, making them perfect for a picnic or...


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    German Coleslaw

    5 reviews

    German coleslaw recipe contains no mayonnaise, and we promise you won’t miss it! This salad has the perfect balance of...

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    Strawberry Poke Cake

    45 reviews

    This strawberry poke cake is a light, refreshing dessert that’s perfect for a spring afternoon or summer night.


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    Baked Salmon Patties

    48 reviews

    Wholesome lunch and dinner entrees don't get much simpler than baked salmon patties. A quick mixture of canned salmon, bread...


    Cajun Country Fried Chicken

    1 review

    Sink your teeth into our Cajun fried chicken that’s loaded with savory spices.


    BBQ Meat Loaf Minis

    46 reviews

    Cheesy, tangy, and super juicy, these mini loaves are a total treat.


    Pineapple Coleslaw

    10 reviews

    It’s rich. It’s juicy. It’s sweet. Pineapple coleslaw is the tropical twist that has been missing from picnics and backyard...


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    Strawberry Pie with Jell-O

    45 reviews

    There's plenty of sweet berry flavor in this refreshing dessert. Made with sugar-free gelatin and a graham cracker crust, the...