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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    Meatball Pizza

    18 reviews

    Meatballs, tomato sauce, cheese, pizza dough—a recipe for meatball pizza heaven.


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    Coffee Cake

    97 reviews

    Our coffee cake recipe turns coffee-o-clock into a true treat!


    Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

    14 reviews

    Elevate your regular dip into spinach dip in a bread bowl. Add thinly sliced vegetables around the platter for scooping,...


    Peach Crumble Pie

    40 reviews

    This peach crumble pie recipe is a nostalgic nod to fruit crumbles and back-porch desserts. Plus, it's simple to make...


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    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    86 reviews

    It is hard to resist cookies, let alone pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made with oats and cinnamon. No surprise here...


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    Peanut Butter Cream Pie

    43 reviews

    This no-bake peanut butter pie is rich, decadent and packed with as much peanut butter flavor as possible. The hardest...


    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

    86 reviews

    Is there anything as comforting in the fall as freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins? Maybe freshly baked pumpkin chocolate...


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    Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies

    23 reviews

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

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    California Spaghetti Salad

    35 reviews

    California spaghetti salad is a fresh take on potluck salads. If you're tired of pasta salads with thick, creamy dressings,...


    Fruit Bowl

    6 reviews

    Looking for ways to beat the heat? Our easy fruit bowl recipe features sweet melon, crisp pineapple, juicy oranges and...


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    Buttermilk Fried Chicken

    18 reviews

    Making buttermilk fried chicken from scratch is easy! Brining the chicken with buttermilk ensures it stays juicy and tender, and...


    Festive Tomato Wedges

    4 reviews

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


    Snack Mix Squares

    13 reviews

    A fun snack mix pressed into chewy bars, this treat is popular with kids of all ages. Someone is always...


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    Blueberry Pie Recipe

    88 reviews

    This blueberry pie recipe puts that bounty of farmers market berries to proper use. All their juicy, summery goodness shines...


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    Ramen Coleslaw

    23 reviews

    This super-easy, veggie-packed ramen coleslaw is a special side dish for barbecues, potlucks or any quick meal.


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    Orange Cookies

    17 reviews

    Soft, tender and filled with bright, zippy orange juice and zest, our orange cookies with a homemade icing are sure...


    Layered Picnic Loaves

    13 reviews

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

    Ham and Broccoli Quiche

    25 reviews

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


    Barbecue Brisket

    2 reviews

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


    Fire and Ice Tomatoes

    5 reviews

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


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    Strawberry Poke Cake

    46 reviews

    This strawberry poke cake is a light, refreshing dessert that’s perfect for a spring afternoon or summer night.


    Chocolate Maple Bars

    6 reviews

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


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    Strawberry Jell-O Pie

    45 reviews

    Strawberry Jell-O pie is a refreshing, make-ahead dessert perfect for spring and summer gatherings. Ripe strawberries are mixed into strawberry-flavored...

    Hot Dog Pie

    11 reviews

    A co-worker who loves hot dogs shared this recipe with me. Baked in a purchased pastry shell, the pie is...


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    Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies

    26 reviews

    I love these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I made this recipe just before we showed our house. Not only did...


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    Zucchini Quiche

    39 reviews

    To add tang to this cheesy zucchini quiche, we spread the crust with mustard like we're building...


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    Barbecue Burger

    38 reviews

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


    Grilled Seasoned Bratwurst

    5 reviews

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


    Fruit Skewers

    7 reviews

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