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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    15 Things to Pack for Every Picnic

    In addition to great food and a fabulous spot, you'll want a few other items to guarantee picnicking success. Don't...


    Edamame Hummus

    3 Reviews

    Change up your hummus game by swapping in soybeans for chickpeas. Edamame hummus is as good as traditional hummus as...


    25 Lettuce-Free Salad Recipes

    Skip the leafy greens and showcase fresh fruits, vegetables, beans and grains to deliver bold flavors and plenty of crunch.


    Beef Wellington Fried Wontons

    2 Reviews

    These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! —Dianne Phillips,...


    Cleo’s Potato Salad

    1 Reviews

    My mom, Cleo Lightfoot, loved cooking all kinds of recipes, but her favorite meal was one she made when hosting...


    Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups

    Use up last night’s leftover ham with ham and cheese roll-ups. This delicious, bite-sized snack comes together in a snap...


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    46 Divine Church Picnic Recipes

    Bring copies of the recipe—people will ask for it!


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    21 Pasta Salads Like Grandma Used to Make

    Looking for pasta salad ideas for a BBQ or picnic? Look no further than Grandma's recipe box.

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    Mississippi Mud Pie

    15 Reviews

    Mississippi mud pie is a classic, crowd-pleasing dessert. With a little help from boxed pudding mix and frozen whipped topping,...


    Chicken Pasta Salad

    6 Reviews

    Chicken pasta salad can be a light, healthy lunch in its own right, not just a side dish. This one...


    41 Campfire Comfort Food Recipes

    Cuddle up next to the campfire with a few of these feel-good recipes. From pudgy pies to foil pack meals,...


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    38 Summer Potluck Salads for Your Cookouts

    While no backyard barbecue is complete without burgers and dogs on the grill, these delicious summer potluck salads will be...


    Zucchini Pico de Gallo Salsa

    8 Reviews

    I love veggies and fresh ingredients this time of year. I make big bowls of this salsa, which we eat...


    Beet Hummus

    3 Reviews

    Break out of the plain hummus rut with this beet hummus recipe. Earthy, sweet beets are a vibrant, wholesome addition...


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    54 July Fourth Picnic Food Ideas

    Planning a Fourth of July picnic? Look no further than these portable and delicious recipes.


    83 Lemon & Lime Recipes to Make This Summer

    Cool, tangy and refreshing, lemon and lime are the true flavors of summer. Try appetizers and drinks, salads and sides,...


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    100 Sizzlin’ Summer Barbecue Recipes

    Check out these hot hot hot summer barbecue recipes that'll make your party the talk of the block. We have...

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    Instant Pot Beef Ribs

    3 Reviews

    Instant Pot beef ribs are simmered in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, making them perfect for a picnic or...


    Meatball Pizza

    18 Reviews

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


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    Coffee Cake

    92 Reviews

    Our coffee cake recipe turns coffee-o-clock into a true treat!


    Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

    11 Reviews

    Elevate your regular dip into spinach dip in a bread bowl. Add thinly sliced vegetables around the platter for scooping,...


    Peach Crumble Pie

    38 Reviews

    This peach crumble pie recipe is a nostalgic nod to fruit crumbles and back-porch desserts. Plus, it's simple to make...


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    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    81 Reviews

    It is hard to resist cookies, let alone pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made with oats and cinnamon. No surprise here...

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    Peanut Butter Cream Pie

    42 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

    83 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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    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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    California Spaghetti Salad

    34 Reviews

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


    Fruit Bowl

    5 Reviews

    Looking for ways to beat the heat? Our easy fruit bowl recipe features sweet melon, crisp pineapple, juicy oranges and...


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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...