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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    Summer Recipes to Pack in Your Picnic Basket

    Head to the nearest park and bring your brightest blanket. These easy picnic recipes pack up perfectly and just taste better in the sunshine.

    Graham Cracker Cake

    This easy graham cracker cake recipe captures the mildly spiced sweetness of graham crackers and is topped with a crown...


    Green Velvet Cupcakes

    These moist and fluffy green velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting will leave your old-fashioned red velvet recipe green with...


    Strawberry Agua Fresca

    Water, sugar, strawberries and lime juice are all you need to make a refreshing summer drink. It only takes 20...


    Homemade Moon Pies

    My husband loved moon pies when he was a child, and he loves this homemade version now. Add jam or...

    Coal Miners Chocolate Cake

    1 review

    This old-fashioned recipe for coal miners chocolate cake is Appalachia's fuss-free version of Black Forest cake.


    Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    The elevated childhood nostalgia trend takes center stage with these homemade peanut butter Rice Krispie treats.

    Butterfinger Cake

    3 reviews

    This decadent Butterfinger cake captures the chocolaty, nutty, crispy goodness of the popular candy bar.


    Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

    Few party appetizers win as many cheers as a crispy, creamy bacon ranch cheese ball.


    Copycat Domino’s Cookie Brownies

    This copycat recipe for Domino's cookie brownies delivers the fudgy, the gooey, the chocolaty and the chewy.


    Copycat Chick-fil-A Brownies

    It's official: Chick-fil-A is the best at everything—including dessert. We present this copycat Chick-fil-A brownies recipe as evidence.

    Chipotle Chicken

    2 reviews

    Chipotle Chicken


    Strawberry Brownies

    The secret to these scrumptious strawberry brownies? A boxed cake mix makes these pink brownies light and fluffy and very...


    Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

    2 reviews

    This crowd-pleasing bacon ranch pasta salad is loaded with good things: al dente pasta, a creamy dressing, bacon bits and...


    Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

    3 reviews

    This dill pickle pasta salad is creamy and really packed with tangy flavor.


    Bratwurst

    Don't just toss them on the grill! Follow our bratwurst recipe to learn how to grill brats the right way,...

    Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    These creamy sandwiches are a step up from your usual chicken salad. The sweet, savory and spicy dish is made...


    Smoked Salsa

    1 review

    Smoky, vibrant and packed with fresh flavors, this salsa adds a bold twist to any meal or snack.


    Buffalo Chicken Casserole

    1 review

    Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this spicy Buffalo chicken casserole. It's bursting with bold flavors, tender chicken and...


    Grilled Corn Salad

    This grilled corn salad is easy to make and packed with veggies and flavor, which means it's always welcome on...


    Avocado Corn Salad

    1 review

    This sunny, summery avocado corn salad balances crunchy vegetables, soft avocado and the sweetest fresh corn with a bright lime...


    Chickpea Pasta Salad

    This chickpea pasta salad turns a blend of fresh vegetables, herbs, Mediterranean spices, feta and a zesty vinaigrette into a...


    Mashed Potato Salad

    Reinvent leftover mashed potatoes into a deli-style salad with chopped hard-boiled egg, dill pickles, celery and a healthy splash each...


    Cheesecake Fruit Salad

    2 reviews

    Our luscious cheesecake fruit salad boasts all the gorgeous flavors of a fruity cheesecake with none of the hassle.


    Creamy Pasta Salad

    Everyone needs this creamy pasta salad recipe that they can reach for when they need a foolproof salad everyone will...

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    Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

    Mexican street corn pasta salad is a flavorful fusion of two summertime favorites: smoky esquites and hearty pasta salad. Make...


    Bow Tie Pasta Salad

    2 reviews

    This bow tie pasta salad combines delicious vegetables, herbs, cheese and salami and is topped with a tangy...


    Greek Potato Salad

    Experience a taste of the Mediterranean with our flavorful Greek potato salad recipe featuring Yukon Golds, red onion, olives, feta...


    Instant Pot Potato Salad

    This Instant Pot potato salad is savory and creamy and pairs well with so many different dishes that you'll make...


    Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa

    With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a spot-on copycat Chipotle corn salsa recipe. It's perfectly tangy and...


    Chicken Salad With Greek Yogurt

    1 review

    This 15-minute Chicken Salad Chick copycat recipe has become one of my very favorite meals. But it needn’t even be...