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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    Brisket Sliders

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


    Mango Barley Salad

    I made this fresh, colorful mango salad on the fly and it was a big hit! The bright flavor is...


    Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

    If you need to quickly make a dish for a potluck or gathering, you can make this cucumber and red...


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    Caramel Apple Pie

    Treat yourself to a decadent caramel apple pie with a gooey, sweet, spiced filling and a crunchy crumb topping.


    Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing

    In the wonderful world of vinegars, strawberry is the new raspberry, giving you a fresh way to put those ruby...


    Ruby Raspberry Slaw

    Give ordinary coleslaw a "berry" tangy twist. It's sure to get raves at your next picnic or potluck. —Deborah Biggs,...


    Salmon Sliders

    The fresh flavors of the salmon and herbs are just unbeatable. I serve these as full-size burgers on kaiser rolls,...


    Pickled Slaw

    Pickled slaw is a fantastic alternative to mayonnaise-based coleslaw. It can also be made ahead, so it is a great...

    Festive Tomato Wedges

    Since I have a large vegetable and herb garden, many of the ingredients in this recipe are truly "homegrown". I...


    Fried Chicken Pitas

    These pitas are very different from your usual chicken sandwiches—they use leftover fried chicken! No one will be able to...


    Pineapple Coleslaw

    It’s rich. It’s juicy. It’s sweet. Pineapple coleslaw is the tropical twist that has been missing from picnics and backyard...


    Monster Cookies

    Who can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M's and peanut butter? If your appetite isn't...


    Roasted Potato & Green Bean Salad

    I made this salad to take advantage of seasonal potatoes, onions and green beans. It’s a perfect twist on the...


    Easy Asian-Style Chicken Slaw

    From the first time I made this chicken dish, I knew it was a winner—the bowl came back to the...


    Coleslaw with Poppy Seed Dressing

    This is the kind of salad you can keep in the fridge for a couple days and it just gets...


    Turkey Pinwheels

    These turkey pinwheels are the perfect snack or appetizer to kick off dinner.


    Pea Salad with Bacon

    This creamy pea salad with bacon combines crisp green peas, crunchy bacon, cheese and tangy ranch dressing for a flavorful...

    Lunch Box Chicken Wrap

    This lunchbox-friendly wrap is a tasty way to use leftover chicken and get kids to eat more veggies. Using colorful,...


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    Peach Bars

    These tasty, crumbly peach bars are somewhere between a pastry and a natural energy bar, and they're a treat you'll...


    Mexican Coleslaw

    Mexican coleslaw captures everything you love about classic coleslaw, with a sweet and spicy twist. It’s perfect as a side...


    Sweet & Savory Pineapple Cheese Ball

    One of my favorite dishes in childhood was my mom's pineapple and green pepper cheese ball. Now I make it,...


    Antipasto Skewers

    This elegant-looking appetizer is quick and easy to make. It's perfect for dinner parties, cocktail parties and everything in between!...


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    Barbecue Burger

    This barbecue burger makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner or special addition to your summer grilling spread.

    Italian Muffuletta

    I first made this hearty sandwich for my husband, friends and family who were helping to build our deck. It...


    Chicken Bow Tie Salad

    "I first prepared this pasta salad for a family picnic at a national park and everyone really enjoyed it. I'm...


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    Banana Walnut Bread

    This banana walnut bread is delicious, comforting and super speedy to prepare. It doesn't take much more than sugary bananas...


    Ham and Broccoli Quiche

    Use up leftover ham with this ham and broccoli quiche for a great meal at any time of day.


    Potato Pan Rolls

    My family loves these rolls and requests them often. They don't take long to make because you use quick-rise yeast....


    Layered Picnic Loaves

    This big sandwich, inspired by one I tried at a New York deli, is a favorite with our football-watching crowd....