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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    Crab Pasta Salad

    9 reviews

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


    Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

    21 reviews

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


    Chocolate Picnic Cake

    11 reviews

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


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    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

    76 reviews

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


    Fried Chicken Coating

    3 reviews

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


    White Chocolate Chip Cookies

    2 reviews

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


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    Drop Sugar Cookies

    8 reviews

    These drop sugar cookies are oh-so simple to whip up and easy to decorate to fit any party theme.


    Fruit Coleslaw

    1 review

    This tangy sweet side dish is so tasty, you can add just a pinch of salt or non at all....

    Antipasto Salad

    10 reviews

    I received the recipe for this cool antipasto salad from longtime friends. A pleasant dressing complements the meats, veggies and...


    Bumbleberry Pie

    8 reviews

    It may have a funny name, but bumbleberry pie makes up for it with lots of berries (three kinds!) and...


    Marinated Lima Bean Salad

    2 reviews

    This salad is one of my family's favorites. It tastes even better the next day, after the lima beans have...


    Chicken Bow Tie Salad

    2 reviews

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


    Steak and Shrimp Kabobs

    7 reviews

    With a flavorful marinade, tender steak, juicy shrimp and vibrant veggies, these steak and shrimp kabobs on the grill are...


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    Dill Pickle Potato Salad

    25 reviews

    This dill pickle potato salad uses pickle juice instead of vinegar to add a tangy, zippy flavor to the creamy...


    Onion Cucumber Salad with Vinegar Dressing

    6 reviews

    This crisp refreshing salad is flavored with green pepper and a sprinkling of celery seed, then drizzled with a slightly...


    Salad Supreme Pasta Salad

    6 reviews

    In our Salad Supreme pasta salad, bottled salad dressing and a package of Salad Supreme Seasoning quickly perk up pasta...


    Pepperoni Pasta Salad

    20 reviews

    This pepperoni pasta salad is delicious as soon as you toss it together. Or make it ahead so the bright...

    Date Cake

    7 reviews

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


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    Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

    5 reviews

    Whether served as an indulgent dessert for a hot summer’s day or as a super-fun birthday party cake, our ice...


    Chicken Pesto Sandwich

    10 reviews

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


    Cucumber Tomato and Green Onion Salad

    10 reviews

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


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    Red Potato Salad

    14 reviews

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


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    Fried Chicken Tenders

    30 reviews

    This fried chicken tenders recipe requires just a few ingredients and quickly cooks up deliciously crispy bites that are full...

    Strawberry Tart

    6 reviews

    Showcase those farm-fresh, red-to-the-core summer berries with this outstanding strawberry tart.


    Buttery-Onion Corn on the Cob

    4 reviews

    My mother has been making this recipe for years. Every time I make it for company they rave and can't...


    Strawberry Banana Pudding

    4 reviews

    A slice of this chilled strawberry banana pudding that’s layered with crunchy graham crackers is heavenly on a hot summer’s...


    Antipasto Pasta Salad

    5 reviews

    This beautiful, hearty antipasto pasta salad is ideal for picnics because it's mayo-free. It's also really easy and a huge...


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    Lowcountry Boil (Frogmore Stew)

    4 reviews

    This crowd-pleasing Lowcountry boil starring shrimp, corn and potatoes is perfection in a pot.


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    Watergate Salad

    17 reviews

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