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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    Mini Barbecue Meat Loaves

    47 reviews

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


    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...


    Quick Barbecued Beans

    14 reviews

    Barbecued beans are a simple, classic recipe and cooking them on the grill adds great smoky flavor. —Millie Vickery, Lena,...


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    Honey-Barbecue Wings

    5 reviews

    These honey-barbecue wings will satisfy even the biggest game-day snacks enthusiast! The wings are fried until crisp, and the sweet-and-savory...


    Lemon Orzo Salad

    9 reviews

    This bright lemon orzo salad recipe is just the thing you’ll want to have on hand when you’re in need...


    Portobello Gnocchi Salad

    2 reviews

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


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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...


    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...

    Barbecued Beef Ribs

    3 reviews

    These tender, slow-cooked beef ribs with a tangy sauce are a cinch to make. They’re great for picnics and parties....


    Brownie Batter Dip

    13 reviews

    Our brownie batter dip gives you all the flavor and none of the bake time of true brownies. It's perfect...


    Meatball Pizza

    18 reviews

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


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    Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs

    4 reviews

    These crowd-pleasing bacon-wrapped hot dogs are just what your potluck/picnic/weeknight dinner has been missing.


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    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...


    Pepperoni Pasta Salad

    20 reviews

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


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    Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies

    22 reviews

    These cinnamon-sugar cookies blend a classic snickerdoodle with a tender sugar cookie. They are packed with warming cinnamon, with the...


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    Peanut Butter Cream Pie

    43 reviews

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


    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

    85 reviews

    Is there anything as comforting in the fall as freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins? Maybe freshly baked pumpkin chocolate...

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    Red Potato Salad

    14 reviews

    This creamy red potato salad recipe is a classic for cookouts, potlucks and any festive get-togethers.


    Brisket Sliders

    1 review

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


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    Lowcountry Boil (Frogmore Stew)

    5 reviews

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


    Hot Dog Pie

    11 reviews

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


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    Strawberry Jell-O Pie

    45 reviews

    Strawberry Jell-O pie is a refreshing, make-ahead dessert perfect for spring and summer gatherings. Ripe strawberries are mixed into strawberry-flavored...


    Ham Balls

    12 reviews

    Don't worry if you've never heard of ham balls. They're well known in the Midwest for their unique sweet-tangy flavor,...

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    Buttermilk Fried Chicken

    17 reviews

    Making buttermilk fried chicken from scratch is easy! Brining the chicken with buttermilk ensures it stays juicy and tender, and...


    Parmesan Ranch Popcorn

    4 reviews

    Whether you need a quick gift idea or yummy munchies for movie night, we've got you covered with this cheesy...


    Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies

    24 reviews

    I love these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I made this recipe just before we showed our house. Not only did...


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    7-Layer Dip

    5 reviews

    Bring this 7-layer dip to the party, and you'll be bringing the party to the snack table!


    Dill Dip

    7 reviews

    It's not a party without dip, and this dill dip recipe is the perfect centerpiece for a crudités board, crackers...


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    Sweet Potato Pie

    73 reviews

    Sweet potato pie is a southern classic dessert that is popular both at the holiday table and any time you...