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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    Summer Recipes to Pack in Your Picnic Basket

    Head to the nearest park and bring your brightest blanket. These easy picnic recipes pack up perfectly and just taste better in the sunshine.

    Peach Bourbon Shrimp

    After a whiskey tasting in Kentucky, I decided to create this shrimp recipe. Peach bourbon whiskey has notes of caramel,...


    Tuna Macaroni Salad

    Pack this classic salad for a picnic or workplace lunch. For best results, allow the salad to sit in the...



    How to Fry Chicken for a Crowd, According to a Fried Chicken Champion

    Crispy, juicy, hot fried chicken for every last guest? It’s possible with these tips for making fried chicken for a...


    This Corkcicle Can Cooler Will Keep Your Drink Cool All. Summer. Long.

    Make summertime living even easier with the Corkcicle can cooler—the latest and greatest warm-weather accessory that keeps your drinks cool...

    Peach & Blueberry Galette

    7 reviews

    My husband's favorite pie is blueberry, made with fresh-picked northern Ontario blueberries. Adding peaches and a rustic crust creates a...


    Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

    This 15-minute Chicken Salad Chick copycat recipe has become one of my very favorite meals. But it needn’t even be...


    Twice-Cooked Fried Chicken

    Fried chicken is my favorite food, so it’s no surprise that I’ve tried dozens of recipes looking for the perfect...


    Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

    1 review

    In addition to cocoa, Mexican hot chocolate has some signature ingredients including cinnamon and cayenne pepper. I created these delicious...

    Amish Macaroni Salad

    2 reviews

    This Amish macaroni salad is a crowd favorite. It's supposed to be sweet, but you can lessen the sugar to...


    Patriotic Pepper Platter

    1 review

    Cream cheese stuffed peppers are easy to make, easy to travel with and wonderful to eat at room temperature. This...


    Sea Salt Sticks

    1 review

    When my daughter was in school, her class had a recipe exchange party. The kids would bring a food and...


    Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus

    2 reviews

    This is a wonderful appetizer for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring gathering. The roasted carrots give this hummus a...


    Creamy Pina Colada Pie

    1 review

    This is a family favorite and super easy to make. Some like the consistency of this pina colada pie right...

    Copycat KFC Coleslaw

    7 reviews

    We love going to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Although we enjoy the chicken, we actually go for the coleslaw. We buy...


    Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

    These cheesecake bars have four delectable layers: a buttery crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, chocolaty morsels and a crumbly topping....


    Vegan Gluten-Free Graham Crackers

    One thing I missed the most when I had to go gluten-free was graham crackers. Not only that, but I...


    Air-Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits with Spiced Apple Butter

    1 review

    A couple of years ago, one of my friend's parents made pumpkin biscuits for Thanksgiving. I was inspired by the...


    Cafe Rio Copycat Pork Bowls

    My friends are big fans of Cafe Rio's sweet pork tacos, so I came up with this version to eat...


    Caprese Pasta Salad

    1 review

    This easy Caprese pasta salad is always a favorite, especially when summer tomatoes are at their peak. It comes together...



    Grilled Potato and Corn Salad

    1 review

    Corn salad and potato salad are two summer classics. I smashed them together for a crowd-pleasing side that we love...


    Strawberry-Pineapple Coleslaw

    4 reviews

    Sweet fruit, a tangy coleslaw dressing and colorful crisp cabbage make a wonderful combination to share with others. I think...

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    Cuts-Like-Butter BBQ Brisket

    4 reviews

    With just a few ingredients and steps, this recipe is nearly impossible to mess up. The thin, fall-apart-tender slices are...


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    Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

    5 reviews

    I had to figure out how to make Hawaiian macaroni salad at home because my husband was getting tired of...


    Southern Peach Toasts

    These bruleed peach toasts are my creative homage to the beloved southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation...


    25 Things That Make Outdoor Eating Even Better

    Why eat indoors when the weather is nice? Create the ultimate space for outdoor eating or pack for the ideal...


    Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs

    2 reviews

    My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...


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    Dill Pickle Dip

    6 reviews

    My love for pickles led me to create this dill pickle dip. It's so easy to whip together. But be...