150 picnic recipes

Italian-style picnic pie with diced ham, ricotta, cottage cheese, and Parmesan baked in a double crust with egg yolk glaze. Serve at room temperature for picnics.

Quick chocolate zucchini picnic cake: devil's food cake mix supercharged with shredded zucchini, chocolate pudding mix, walnuts, and coconut. One bowl, no frosting, travels like a champ. Garden abundance meets chocolate cake in the best way.

A rich, fudgy chocolate sheet cake with sour cream baked in a jelly roll pan and slathered with a creamy peanut butter chip frosting. Feeds a crowd and travels like a dream.

Peanut Butter Picnic Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting recipe

"From Real Women of Philadelphia 2010 Host Caryn Ross: Hawaiian bread rolls provide a subtly sweet contrast to the savory flavors of ham and PHILADELPHIA Chive and Onion Cream Cheese. The sandwiches are melt-in-your-mouth good after they come out of the oven."

Crisp and tangy little cookies, reminiscent of the ones Sunshine used to make.

Classic broccoli salad: raw broccoli, crisp bacon, cheddar, red onion, and sunflower seeds tossed in a sweet-tangy creamy dressing. The crunchy, make-ahead picnic and potluck favorite.

With a fresh berry filling accented with a hint of lemon, this crunchy-topped pie satifies lovers of both pies and fruit crisps.

These bars are great with coffee, as a snack, or included in a lunch box. So quick and easy---delicious!

This favorite back-to-school treat is kicked up with a topping of creamy caramel and a sprinkling of sea salt.

While this cold salad has some elements of a traditional warm German potato salad, it is totally Americanized to suit my family's tastes. Great with grilled burgers, dogs, meats and poultry.

Fresh spring spinach simply dressed with olive oil and umami-packed ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan and pine nuts with pasta to make it a simple yet sophisticated picnic friendly salad.

This is an easy version of the traditional hot dog topping that's served by New York City street vendors.

This colorful, no-bake casserole combines al dente elbow macaroni with tender chicken (or tofu), a medley of crunchy vegetables, and nutty sunflower seeds, all coated in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It’s a versatile, make-ahead dish ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a quick family meal, bursting with fresh flavors and textures.

Classic all-american potato salad with a secret ingredient that delivers the seasoning.

A nice simple Chicken Salad recipe reminiscent of a chicken caesar salad.