38 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.

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

Crisp cucumber salad tossed with tangy yogurt, fresh dill, and garlic creates a refreshing low-calorie side for summer grilling and picnics.

A pair of the cutest flip flop cakes you've ever seen. Great for a picnic, cook out or birthday party. Kids love them.

"A fun, easy to make pair of flip flop cakes for many occasions...the beach, picnics, cookouts, etc. Everyone will love them, especially the kids."

With only four ingredients you can make this tasty and easy dish easily at home. You can effortlessly prepare it ahead of time for a picnic or have everyone design their own for a customized flavor.

Slow-roasted country style pork shoulder rubbed with sage, ginger, and garlic for a crackling-crisp crust and fork-tender meat. This simple 5 lb pork roast recipe needs just 6 ingredients and cooks low and slow for 3 to 4 hours.

A tender and juicy pork roast made seasoned to perfection with your choice of barbecue sauce.

Spicy black bean potato salad gives the picnic classic a Southwestern kick, with red potatoes, black beans, jalapenos, bacon and Cajun seasoning in a creamy mustard dressing. A bold make-ahead side.

This recipe to the Mennonite colony of Ontario. It's often served at picnics and is known as one of the favorite foods at stag parties.

Old-fashioned cucumber and onion salad: paper-thin cucumber and onion slices marinated overnight in a sweet-tart vinegar brine. The crisp Midwestern picnic side that gets better as it sits.

The perfect companion for sandwiches and crackers that is great for a picnic, or even a light snack.

Bacon deviled eggs with crumbled crispy bacon, scallions, and mustard folded into creamy yolks. A 10-minute classic picnic appetizer that adds smoke and salt to the traditional deviled egg.

Quick orzo salad with grape tomatoes, red onion, and fresh basil in a simple red wine vinaigrette. A 15-minute side dish that shines warm or cold, perfect for picnics and weeknights.

Italian pasta salad with rotini, broccoli, mozzarella, bell peppers, and a homemade basil-oregano vinaigrette. A make-ahead cold pasta dish for potlucks and picnics.

Make-ahead Italian pasta salad with rotini, crisp vegetables, and tangy garlic vinaigrette that gets better overnight for easy potluck and picnic perfection.