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Picnics

Celebrate the summer with a few simple picnic food ideas that will make your next picnic a delicious success!

When it comes to choosing dishes for a picnic, there are a few things to keep in mind. The first is the recipe should be able to be prepared the night before to make sure you can get on the road in the morning. The second is the dish needs to be able to travel long distances without going bad. The last thing is it needs to be able to be eaten cold.

Whether you’re looking for recipes for sandwiches, salads, side dishes, or desserts, this collection has everything you need for your next summer picnic.

    Grilled Chicken Wings

    Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Wings

    With bright flavors that pop, these grilled chicken wings get their scrumptious flavors from a dynamite tequila lime marinade and crispy skin from a hot grill.

    Smoked Pork Loin Roast Featured

    Smoked Pork Loin

    Smoked pork loin is a versatile dish that tastes delicious, smokes relatively quickly, and looks fantastic on the plate.

    Couscous Featured

    Couscous with Roasted Red Peppers and Feta Cheese

    Learn how to cook and season couscous with this simple recipe. With bright Mediterranean flavors its ideal for pairing with grilled or roasted dishes.

    Blended Mushroom Beef Burger Recipe

    Blended Mushroom and Beef Burgers

    For some of the juiciest, most flavorful burgers you’ve ever had try making blended mushroom and beef burgers. Blended burgers combine beef and mushrooms to create tastier, healthier burgers with a lower environmental footprint.

    Quick Pickled Spicy Carrots

    Quick Pickled Spicy Carrots

    With their vivid colors and tangy bite these quick pickled carrots get their unique flavor from being pickled with a poblano pepper and whole allspice.

    Homemade Banana Cream Pie Recipe

    Banana Cream Pie

    A good banana cream pie is the type of dessert that can make any meal feel like a special occasion, with a thick creamy center full of banana goodness, surrounded by a luxurious custard there’s a reason why banana cream pie has been considered a classic dessert for so long.

    Pigs In A Blanket Featured

    Pigs in a Blanket with Cheese

    The best way to use a pack of mini hot dogs is to make a batch of cheesy pigs in a blanket.

    Grilled Ham

    Maple Bourbon Glazed Grilled Ham

    There are lots of reasons to make a grilled ham, grilling lets you add flavors by using a dry rub and glaze, it concentrates the ham’s natural flavor and juices while giving it a delicious, slightly smoky flavor, and a crisp crust.

    Korean Chicken Wings

    Korean Chicken Wings

    These Korean chicken wings are full of ginger, garlic, and the deep umami flavors that make Korean BBQ so delicious. This baked chicken wing recipe only take a few minutes to prep, making this recipe perfect as a main course, party food, or late-night snack.

    Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

    Lemon Meringue Pie

    This fresh, tangy lemon meringue pie recipe is the perfect contrast to a heavy meal with tons of lemon flavor and just the right level of sweetness.

    Smoking chicken quarters with crispy skin

    Smoked Chicken Quarters with Crispy Skin

    Smoked chicken quarters have a rich, smoky flavor and warm buttery texture. Smoking chicken quarters is a delicious dish for barbecues, picnics, and dinners.

    Greek Salad

    Greek Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

    Serving a Greek salad with lemon vinaigrette is a great way to highlight summer vegetables at their peak. This salad has enough going on that it can be served by itself as a lunch or as a main course for dinner.

    Bees Knees Cocktail

    Bees Knees Cocktail

    The Bees Knees cocktail is a traditional summer drink made with gin, lemon juice, and a honey simple syrup that has warm honey flavors and a beautiful golden color.

    Grilled Butternut Squash with Honey Maple Glaze Recipe

    Grilled Butternut Squash with Honey Maple Glaze

    Grilled butternut squash highlights the squash’s natural sweetness while crisping up the outside. Add a honey maple glaze with a little char and you have a delicious grilled squash recipe worth eating all year long.

    Smokehouse Potato Salad

    Smokehouse Potato Salad

    The flavors in this smokehouse potato salad recipe come from a smoky mayonnaise and bacon that are perfect for good BBQ or anything from the grill.

    Smoky Mayonnaise

    Smoky Mayonnaise

    Smoky mayonnaise is a great way to bring a garlicky, smoky flavor to potato salads, roast beef sandwiches, and burgers. This homemade smoky mayo recipe gets its tasty flavors from smoked paprika, garlic, and apple cider vinegar.

    Tomato & Mozzarella Caprese Salad

    Tomato & Mozzarella Caprese Salad

    Tomatoes and mozzarella come together to create a simple late summer caprese salad that is a delicious way to highlight the flavors in heirloom tomatoes.

    Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

    Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

    This Bruschetta recipe is a favorite summer appetizer when fresh tomatoes and basil are plentiful. For great bruschetta use a good baguette that compliments the flavors in the tomatoes and basil.

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