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.

Add Filter

    BBQ Meat Loaf Minis

    46 reviews

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


    Cajun Country Fried Chicken

    1 review

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


    Yummy Chocolate Double-Chip Cookies

    20 reviews

    The first time I made these cookies, I sent them to my stepson in the Marines. The next time he...


    Shrimp Pasta Salad

    15 reviews

    I adore shrimp, so discovering it in this pasta salad recipe was a real treat for me. The lemon-dill sauce...


    Homemade Muffin Mix

    7 reviews

    Whether your family prefers sweet or savory muffins, you can satisfy them with this versatile muffin mix. Included are directions...


    Fresh Fruit Bowl

    6 reviews

    The glorious colors of the fruit make this a festive salad. Slightly sweet and chilled, it makes a nice accompaniment...


    Layered Picnic Loaves

    12 reviews

    This big sandwich, inspired by one I tried at a New York deli, is a favorite with our football-watching crowd....


    Coleslaw with Poppy Seed Dressing

    3 reviews

    This is the kind of salad you can keep in the fridge for a couple days and it just gets...

    Ruby Raspberry Slaw

    3 reviews

    Give ordinary coleslaw a "berry" tangy twist. It's sure to get raves at your next picnic or potluck. —Deborah Biggs,...


    Hot Dog Buns

    2 reviews

    This hot dog bun recipe has been in my family for years. Store-bought buns just can't compete with homemade. The...


    Chocolate Pecan Brownies

    17 reviews

    These brownies have been in my recipe collection since I was 9 years old. I've added to and altered the...


    Hot Dog Pie

    10 reviews

    A co-worker who loves hot dogs shared this recipe with me. Baked in a purchased pastry shell, the pie is...


    Celebration Cheese Balls

    2 reviews

    A handful of simple ingredients that go together in minutes, three fun flavorful options…these creamy cheese balls from our Test...


    Onion Cucumber Salad with Vinegar Dressing

    7 reviews

    This crisp refreshing salad is flavored with green pepper and a sprinkling of celery seed, then drizzled with a slightly...


    Flaky Bumbleberry Pie

    8 reviews

    It may have a funny name, but bumbleberry pie makes up for it with lots of berries (three kinds!) and...


    Tzatziki Potato Salad

    2 reviews

    My son has an egg allergy, so this potato salad is perfect for him. For extra color, add radish, apple...


    Peach Crumble Pie

    39 reviews

    A delightful summertime pie, this dessert is overflowing with fresh peach flavor. Each sweet slice is packed with old-fashioned appeal....

    Broccoli Ham Quiche

    23 reviews

    Use up leftover ham with this ham and broccoli quiche for a great meal at any time of day.


    Tout icon

    Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

    5 reviews

    Whether served as an indulgent dessert for a hot summer’s day or as a super-fun birthday party cake, our ice...


    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...


    Tout icon

    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...


    Overnight Slaw

    10 reviews

    Pickled slaw is a fantastic alternative to mayonnaise-based coleslaw. It can also be made ahead, so it is a great...


    Gram’s Fried Chicken

    8 reviews

    As a boy, I wolfed down my grandmother's fried chicken. I never knew how she made it, but my recipe...

    Broccoli Cranberry Slaw

    7 reviews

    Marie Siciliano of Westerly, Rhode Island needs just four items to toss together this crunchy coleslaw that gets a sweet...


    How to Make Sweet and Sour Slaw

    2 reviews

    This sweet and sour coleslaw is quick, easy and packed with veggies. It’s cool, crisp and perfect for barbecues or...


    Meatball Pizza

    18 reviews

    Meatballs, tomato sauce, cheese, pizza dough—a recipe for meatball pizza heaven.


    Blueberry Cloud Pie

    10 reviews

    I always make two of these pies at a time because my husband and five children devour them! It's so...


    Lunch Box Chicken Wrap

    This lunchbox-friendly wrap is a tasty way to use leftover chicken and get kids to eat more veggies. Using colorful,...


    Southern Fried Chicken

    3 reviews

    This recipe was a happy accident, reveals Patricia Gowen of Amherst, Virginia. "I discovered at the last minute that I...