Really Good Snack Mix
I grew tired of my family picking through a snack mix for their favorite ingredients and leaving the rest. So...
Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties
Buttermilk is the secret ingredient that keeps these pork patties moist, while a blend of seasonings creates a wonderful taste....
Trail Mix
With nuts, raisins, M&M's and coconut, this is a super snack. In small gingham bags, it made wonderful party favors...
Nacho Popcorn
My husband and I like to munch on this while watching TV. The nacho flavoring is a zesty alternative to...
Milky Way Pudgy Pie
My favorite pudgy pies have Milky Way candy bars, graham cracker crumbs and marshmallows. So irresistible! And buttered bread is...
Barbecue Seasoning
I use this BBQ seasoning on country-style ribs, pork chops and chicken. You'll likely have all of the seasonings on...
Watermelon Salsa
From Kansas City Missouri, Pat Bremson relates, "This salsa is so good, I could just eat it with a spoon!...
Campfire Hash
In our area we are able to camp almost all year-round. My family invented this recipe using ingredients we all...
S’more Pudgy Pie
"Simply sinful" is how testers described this fresh take on s'mores. —Joanne Surfus, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Dill Pickle Potato Salad
This creamy dill pickle potato salad makes a flavorful and attractive addition to a Fourth of July picnic or church...
Cocoa Cake Brownies
These fudgy brownies are delicious. People say that the moist treats have a texture somewhere between chewy and cakelike brownies....
Root Beer Float Cake
I add root beer to both the cake batter and fluffy frosting of this summery dessert to get that...
Hot Dog Sauce
I was having company one day and looking for just the right sauce for hot dogs. I called Grandma, who...
Coconut Pecan Blondies
Here's a classic white chocolate brownie that I've entered in the state fair and frequently made for the men I...
Hamburger Cookies
Just like Darlene Brenden's Caramel Apple Bites (see recipe finder), Pat Carter shares a sweet treat children can help create....
Cookout Caramel S’mores
Easy delectable treats make a playful finish to an informal meal. Toasting the marshmallows extends our after-dinner time together, giving...
Chunky Blond Brownies
Every bite of these chewy blondies is packed with chunks of white and semisweet chocolate and macadamia nuts. It's a...
Cream Can Dinner
My husband and I like to treat friends to this cowboy-style dinner. If you don't have a cream can, use...
Picnic Coleslaw
I usually prepare this distinctive, colorful coleslaw for picnics, block parties and potlucks. No matter where I take this tasty...
Beefy Tomato Rice Skillet
“I put this together one day with what I had on hand. It's quick on busy nights or in the...
S’mOreos
My son introduced us to this twist on classic s'mores when we were camping. Have a jar of Nutella around?...
Cherry-Chocolate Pudgy Pie
Here’s an ooey-gooey treat that’s just right for campfires and cookouts. —Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama
Sauerkraut Hot Dog Topping
You'll relish this zesty condiment Erlene Cornelius sends! "For years, I stirred this up 'by guess and by golly' before...
Root Beer Cookies
When it's too difficult to take along root beer floats on a picnic, take these cookies instead! I've found the...
Chippy Blond Brownies
If you love chocolate and butterscotch, you won't be able to resist these blonde brownies. I often include this recipe...
Caraway Cheese Bread
We enjoy cheese in a variety of ways. In this savory bread, cheddar cheese blends beautifully with just the right...
Peanutty Candy Bars
These chewy, gooey bars surely won't last long. Good thing they're quick and easy to make!—Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin
Courtside Caramel Corn
My guests say they can't stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a...
Jalapeno Bean Dip
This is the snack my family usually requests. We especially like to make this zippy dip on camping trips because...