Picnic Recipes

Fresh herbs and cayenne pepper provide the fantastic flavor in this marinated salad featuring fresh veggies and canned beans. —Carol...

After finding this vintage macaroni salad recipe years ago, I tweaked the flavor and bumped up the pickles. Tuck this...

My family runs a maple syrup operation, and I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate maple syrup into my...

This crab pasta salad recipe is technically an imitation crab pasta salad, but it's a bright and flavorful side dish...

This elegant-looking appetizer is quick and easy to make. It's perfect for dinner parties, cocktail parties and everything in between!...

From the first time I made this chicken dish, I knew it was a winner—the bowl came back to the...

California spaghetti salad is a fresh take on potluck salads. If you're tired of pasta salads with thick, creamy dressings,...

I have two kids and am always on the go, so I appreciate recipes that I can make ahead of...

"I first prepared this pasta salad for a family picnic at a national park and everyone really enjoyed it. I'm...

I've found that I can't go wrong taking this colorful bean and pasta salad to a potluck, patio party or...

Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped like rice. We use it as a base for veggies, lemony vinaigrette and cheeses...

These bacon deviled eggs are the perfect potluck or barbecue party snack when you need an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer for...

This crowd-pleasing Lowcountry boil starring shrimp, corn and potatoes is perfection in a pot.

My youngest daughter recently learned she has to avoid gluten, dairy and eggs, which gave me a new challenge in...

These tasty, crumbly peach bars are somewhere between a pastry and a natural energy bar, and they're a treat you'll...

Put a fruity twist on lemonade with our peach lemonade recipe. Juicy peaches add summer sweetness to a pitcher of...

This pepperoni pasta salad is delicious as soon as you toss it together. Or make it ahead so the bright...

These steak and shrimp kabobs make any get-together special. Cubes of marinated steak are skewered with shrimp and veggies, then...

This no-bake peanut butter pie is rich, decadent and packed with as much peanut butter flavor as possible. The hardest...

You don’t need a smoker to make a juicy, tender barbecue brisket. Simply set your grill up to cook with...

My dad loves these stuffed eggs, which are a Southern favorite. I've been cooking since I became a teenager, and...

When you add roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella to a chicken pesto sandwich, you get a handheld meal that...

A pig pickin’ cake is a southern delight that tastes like sunshine in every bite.

This beautiful, hearty antipasto pasta salad is ideal for picnics because it's mayo-free. It's also really easy and a huge...

My mother has been making this recipe for years. Every time I make it for company they rave and can't...

No mayo required for this colorful cilantro lime slaw! It’s perfect for tacos or burgers or as a fresh side...

Pan sauteing the gnocchi eliminates the need to boil them, while creating a wonderful tasty crispy coating on them. The...

Get creative using convenience items with a fresh take on ravioli. Try this lightened-up pasta toss for an al fresco...

Tender, slow-cooked brisket, caramelized onions and blue cheese mayonnaise come together to create really special brisket sliders. Of course, you...