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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.

    Taco Salad

    Taco Salad

    With a sweet and spicy dressing, chunks of cheddar cheese, and crunchy chips this taco salad recipe is all about summer picnics and neighborhood potlucks.

    Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

    Homemade Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

    Once you see how easy this homemade lemonade recipe is to make, you’ll never buy the powdered mix again. See why fresh squeezed lemonade is one of the best things about summer.

    Smoked Beef Roast

    Smoked Beef Roast

    Make a smoked beef roast for scrumptious roast beef that is tender and juicy with deep, smokey flavors. Smoking beef is great for barbecues, parties, sandwiches and more.

    Gin Rickey

    Gin Rickey

    There aren’t many cocktails as easy to make or as refreshing to drink on a hot summer day as a Gin Rickey.

    Kale salad with lemon dressing

    Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

    The light, citrusy flavors of the salad along with the protein of the garbanzo beans, make this kale salad recipe a perfect choice for summertime lunches.

    Strawberry Shortcake

    Strawberry Shortcake

    Our delicious strawberry shortcake recipe combines bright summer flavors from the fresh berries with sweet shortcake, thick whip cream, and a hint of mint.

    Old No 44 BBQ Sauce on the Grill

    Old No. 44 BBQ Sauce

    With a hint of sweetness and a solid bite, Old No. 44 is our favorite everyday barbecue sauce and an easy BBQ sauce recipe to make at home.

    Turkey Burger

    Turkey Burgers

    This turkey burger recipe keeps the burgers nice and moist by adding onion and garlic along with a little bit of Worcestershire and BBQ sauce.

    Whiskey Smash Cocktail

    Whiskey Smash

    The whiskey smash is a simple drink that is tailor-made for warm summer nights. Making a whiskey smash is all about shaking lemon, mint, and whiskey with some ice.

    Tzatziki is a Greek sauce made with yogurt and cucumber

    Tzatziki

    Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt sauce made with cucumber and garlic. Often used with gyros, this recipe is also wonderful with grilled pita, chicken, or lamb.

    Fresh guacamole

    Guacamole

    This guacamole recipe uses avocados, lime juice, and a jalapeno to make a fresh, chunky homemade guacamole that is perfect for parties and topping tacos, burritos, and just about anything else you can think of.

    Cookies With Milk

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies as Good as They Sound

    There are days when nothing in the world sounds better than warm peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies and a cold glass of milk.

    Great Summer Gazpacho

    What I Love About Gazpacho

    A challenge for me can be making sure I’m eating enough healthy vegetables, which is why I love keeping a batch of fresh gazpacho on hand.

    Orzo Salad

    Orzo Salad with Tomatoes and Basil

    This light pasta salad made with orzo, tomatoes, and basil is brimming with late summer flavors and makes a great side dish for grilled chicken and fish dishes.

    Fall Apple Crisp

    Apple Crisp

    This homemade apple crisp recipe is easy to make and one of our favorite fall desserts. It has a fantastic topping and a mix of apples that balances sweet and tart.

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