Picnic

Here’s what to put in your picnic basket.

Welcome to my picnic recipe collection. Explore my curated collection of picnic pastas, sandwiches, sides, breads, snacks, and treats recipes that are sure to elevate your picnic spread and transform your meal into a memorable moment.

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My Favorite Recipes

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LEMON DILL & SWEET POTATO PASTA SALAD

DILL CAPER AND CHIVE EGG SALAD SANDWICH

MARBLE POTATO SALAD

Picnic Pastas Recipes

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LEMON DILL & SWEET POTATO PASTA SALAD

A pasta salad that’s equal parts zesty, herbaceous, and effortlessly elegant—click through for your next picnic staple.

MEZZI RIGATONI WITH PAN-SEARED CUCUMBERS DILL & PARMESAN

The pasta you actually want at every summer gathering—fresh, herby, and totally picnic-approved.

PESTO AND MOZZARELLA PASTA SHELLS

The pesto pasta recipe that will make family pasta night a hit.

GREEN GODDESS CHICKPEA AND PENNE PASTA

The light and bright pasta that also gets the whole fam eating their greens.

MINI MEATBALLS WITH PESTO PASTA SHELLS

The mini meatballs that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SWEET POTATO MACARONI AND CHEESE

This mac and cheese has butternut squash mixed into the cheesy sauce—it’s epic.

Picnic Sandwich Recipes

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SALMON TARTINE

This open-faced salmon salad sandwich makes for such an effortless lunch.

IBERICO HAM BURRATA AND PESTO TOAST

This open-faced ham and burrata sandwich is the perfect savory brunch dish.

DILL CAPER AND CHIVE EGG SALAD SANDWICH

The next level elevated egg salad sandwich that will wow…everyone.

PEAR BASIL AND MOZZARELLA TARTINE

The easiest sharable bite to toss together on the fly.

LOAF TURKEY AND BRIE SANDWICH

If you’re looking for a sharable sandwich, you’ve just found it. This crowd pleaser is such a must.

Picnic Sides Recipes

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PAN-SEARED HALLOUMI PEACH AND CORN SALAD

This Halloumi Peach And Corn Salad recipe will surely elevate that bag of frozen corn sitting in your freezer.

TAMARI AND SUGAR GLAZED ROYAL TRUMPET MUSHROOMS

The trumpet mushroom vegetarian dish that will temp meat eaters.

SHALLOT AND DILL CORN

That simple easy corn side that takes a meal to the next level.

MARBLE POTATO SALAD

The potato salad every picnic has been begging for.

ROASTED BEETS WITH BASIL AND MINT

The recipe for the beet side you can’t beat!

ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH BASIL AND MINT

The recipe for the eggplant side you will love.

Picnic Breads Recipes

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BRULEED BRIE AND FIG FOCACCIA

The show-stopping Brûlée Brie Focaccia recipe will wow your friends and family.

OLIVE OIL CHAI BANANA BREAD

This easy chai banana bread recipe is a crowd pleaser.

OLIVE OIL BANANA BREAD

This simple olive oil bread meets banana bread recipe will make everyone happy.

TOMATO BASIL BREAD

This tomato basil bread recipe will excite everyone.

PARMESAN HERB BISCUITS

Biscuits are a perfect addition to every meal.

Picnic Snacks Recipes

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ALMOND CHOCOLATE CHIP ENERGY BALLS

The perfectly textured almond extract flavored energy balls recipe that is an awesome snack.

OATMEAL BANANA FRITTERS

Another delicious way to use over-ripened bananas.

OATMEAL BANANA BARS

Another delicious way to use over-ripened bananas that the whole family will love.

CHICKPEA FRITTERS

This is how to make chickpeas exciting.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

When it comes to the Super Bowl, a game winning dip is where you shine.

BROWN BUTTER DATE BARS

The rich flavorful breakfast bars that will have you dreaming about waking up.

Picnic Treats Recipes

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LEMON THYME SHORTBREAD COOKIES

These lemon lookalikes are zesty, herby, and party-perfect—tap for the cookie that doubles as décor.

LAVENDER MAPLE RICE KRISPIES TREATS

Adult Rice Krispie Treats that your kids will still try to steal from your kitchen counter.

BROWN BUTTER KITCHEN SINK COOKIES

These kitchen sink cookies cookies have a special richness that make them a must.

EGG YOLK CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES

The egg yolk chocolate chunk cookies that are rich, delicious, and an excellent easy way to use up extra egg yolks

ESPRESSO BROWNIES

These super easy to make brownies have that special not-so-secret ingredient—ESPRESSO! And, they are incredible.

LOADED OVERSIZED OATMEAL COOKIES

The oatmeal cookies recipe you need!

Picnic

Here’s what to put in your picnic basket.

but first,

My Favorite Recipes

Picnic Pastas Recipes

Picnic Sandwich Recipes

Picnic Sides Recipes

Picnic Breads Recipes

Picnic Snacks Recipes

Picnic Treats Recipes

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