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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    Nectarine Fruit Salad with Lime Spice Dressing

    The lime spice dressing gives this fruit salad a little something extra. It's a crowd-pleaser as a side dish or...


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    Lemony Layer Bars

    1 review

    One of my favorite cakes is a white chocolate cake with coconut lemon filling, dark chocolate frosting and almonds. This...


    Coleslaw Waldorf Salad

    1 review

    Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad coleslaw recipe is a welcome...


    Watermelon Cupcakes

    1 review

    My granddaughter and I bake together each week. She was inspired by all of her mom's flavored syrups, so we...


    No-Bake Chocolate Rice Krispie Bars

    2 reviews

    These bars are crowd-pleasers! I've made them with chocolate hazelnut peanut butter spread and also with Biscoff cookie spread. The...


    Saucy Tempeh Sloppy Joes

    I grew up eating sloppy joe sandwiches and can't get enough of the messy deliciousness. Even though I eat meatless...


    Vegan Potato Salad

    Creamy and packed full of flavor, this vegan potato salad is a great make-ahead salad for large crowds, and it...


    What Is Pimiento Cheese and Why Everyone (Not Just Southerners) Should Try It

    Are you really asking "what is pimiento cheese?" Well, take it from a Southerner on why this spread is a...

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    Vegan Pumpkin Bread

    3 reviews

    Every slice of this vegan pumpkin bread celebrates fall with a burst of cozy spices. No one will even know...


    Pesto Bread

    This pesto bread is an absolute showstopper! Serve it for holidays, festive gatherings, or any time you simply want a...


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    The Best Picnic Salad from Every State

    You can share all of these picnic salads at a summer potluck! These 50 regional recipes from across the country...


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    18 Bean Salads for Your Next Picnic

    Packed with fun textures and bold flavors, our collection of bean salads will set you up for a season's worth...


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    38 Recipes for a Perfect Brunch Picnic

    What could be better than a picnic brunch? These dishes are portable, delicious and perfect for an outdoor morning meal.


    Thousand Island Dressing

    This sweet and tangy homemade Thousand Island dressing is a cinch to make. It's perfect for drizzling over your favorite...


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    52 Gluten-Free Picnic Food Ideas

    You'll crave a warm, sunny day after getting a glimpse of these gluten-free picnic food ideas. Fill your basket to...


    Breakfast Sliders

    3 reviews

    These breakfast sliders combine all your favorite morning foods—like eggs, bacon and bagels—into one tasty package. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


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    20 Easy Pasta Salads Prepped in 20 Minutes or Less

    These easy pasta salad recipes come together in no time. They're perfect for a summertime cookout or potluck.

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    Smash Burger

    10 reviews

    In this smash burger recipe, each patty gets delightfully crispy edges cooking in a cast-iron skillet. Add a slice of...


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    Meatballs

    19 reviews

    Our baked meatball recipe shows you how to whip up this delicious comfort food quickly and easily.


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    Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    Freezer breakfast sandwiches are hearty and filling, and they reheat in a snap when you're hungry. These sandwiches will transform...


    Margarita Cake

    7 reviews

    This margarita cake is made with cake mix, margarita mix, pudding mix and lime juice, topped with a zesty glaze,...


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    Apple Slaw

    18 reviews

    Creamy, crunchy, crispy and refreshing—this apple slaw may just be the perfect coleslaw!


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    43 Beach Picnic Recipes You Need This Summer

    Pack up easy-to-eat beach picnic recipes, including snacks, sandwiches and pasta salads. Everything can be made in advance, will travel...

    Nashville Hot Chicken

    13 reviews

    No plans to travel to Tennessee? Learn how to make Nashville hot chicken in your home kitchen.


    Pumpkin Hummus

    7 reviews

    This perfectly delicious pumpkin hummus dip is a beautiful blend of creamy, decadent hummus and warm, autumnal pumpkin.


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    Gruyere and Crab Palmiers

    3 reviews

    I keep these little bursts of flavor in my freezer so they can be pulled out and popped into the...


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    38 Desserts Perfect for a Summer Picnic

    It's officially picnic season! And no summer spread is complete without a sweet treat at the end, so we've rounded...


    40 Picnic Recipes for Two

    Dig in to our best picnic food ideas for all those summer concerts in the park, lazy weekend picnics and...