Picnic Recipes

Just like Darlene Brenden's Caramel Apple Bites (see recipe finder), Pat Carter shares a sweet treat children can help create....

You don’t need a smoker to make a juicy, tender barbecue brisket. Simply set your grill up to cook with...

This crab pasta salad recipe is technically an imitation crab pasta salad, but it's a bright and flavorful side dish...

When we need a quick meal to share, we turn Cobb salad into a sandwich masterpiece. Sometimes I substitute tortillas...

Put a fruity twist on lemonade with our peach lemonade recipe. Juicy peaches add summer sweetness to a pitcher of...

These refreshing Key lime bars have the perfect balance of sweet-tart flavors. Offer them up as handheld treats for a...

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

No mayo required for this colorful cilantro lime slaw! It’s perfect for tacos or burgers or as a fresh side...

Our big family loves to celebrate with food. Here’s my take on a cheesy Greek spread known as Kopanisti. We...

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

My family’s all-time favorite Christmas cookie has had a million shapes over the years. Little ones have fun making their...

A handful of simple ingredients that go together in minutes, three fun flavorful options…these creamy cheese balls from our Test...

Strawberry-rhubarb pie is the best way to celebrate the coveted summer season of fresh strawberries and rhubarb.

Get creative using convenience items with a fresh take on ravioli. Try this lightened-up pasta toss for an al fresco...

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

Beer dip combines all the best things for party food: a creamy dip, ranch dressing, lots of cheese and, of...

Even people who don't like peas love this crunchy recipe, including my own children. I love the fact that it's...

Fruit skewers made with fresh fruit, cheese and a cinnamon yogurt dip will become a regular snack for every potluck,...

I adore shrimp, so discovering it in this pasta salad recipe was a real treat for me. The lemon-dill sauce...

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

My mother always made this salad, so I tried it on my future husband when we were courting. I discovered...

Wholesome lunch and dinner entrees don't get much simpler than baked salmon patties. A quick mixture of canned salmon, bread...

Whether you're hosting a picnic at home or at a park, cook these bratwurst on the stovetop first. Then you...

When you add roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella to a chicken pesto sandwich, you get a handheld meal that...

My family runs a maple syrup operation, and I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate maple syrup into my...

Toasted, ground hazelnuts give these white chocolate chip cookies wonderful crunch, texture and flavor.

You won't miss the salt in this refreshing tomato salad! It's well-seasoned with cayenne pepper, mustard seed and vinegar but...

Eileen Frank relies on this made-in-minutes mixture to cook up a down-home chicken dinner. "We think this flavorful coating tastes...

I've experimented with many combinations of ingredients to make a good meatless burger and this is our favorite. These patties...