Picnic Recipes

When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Take advantage of seasonal fruits, and add a pop of color to simple cookies with these adorable sugar cookie fruit...

I always make two of these pies at a time because my husband and five children devour them! It's so...

Making this colorful salad a day ahead gives it time to marinate. We love its flavorful tangy-sweet dressing.

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

A date cake recipe is good to have in your repertoire, as it’s easy to make and will stay fresh...

Watergate salad is a beloved vintage dish that's fluffy, creamy and not too sweet. Enjoy it as dessert or as...

I first sampled these BLT wraps at a bridal luncheon years ago. Now I frequently make them for our weekly...

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

My family often has company over for breakfast or brunch, and these light fruit-topped crepes are our favorite. The sweet...

Our recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip bread is a fall staple for any day, any time of the week.

Rich, moist and chocolaty, this scrumptious cake is very versatile. It freezes well...and the chocolate chip topping makes it easy...

Indulge in these double chocolate chip cookies the next time you need to curb your chocolate hankering.

This sweet and sour coleslaw is quick, easy and packed with veggies. It’s cool, crisp and perfect for barbecues or...

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

This hot dog bun recipe has been in my family for years. Store-bought buns just can't compete with homemade. The...

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

My son has an egg allergy, so this potato salad is perfect for him. For extra color, add radish, apple...

Homemade frosted sugar cookies are like a cozy hug in a handheld bite!