Recipes for a picnic outdoors

Zucchini and squash aren't exactly popular ingredients in Mexican fajitas, but in the summer, when they're abundant, this recipe is a great way to prepare them in a new way. Grill them...

Toasted baguette slices are served with a slice of sweet Italian sausage and a mixture of roasted peppers. But what truly makes this appetizer unique is the Prosecco sauce, with its light, fruity, and spicy notes.

The secret ingredient to Giada De Laurentiis's delicious short ribs is balsamic vinegar. She adds it to both the marinade and her signature barbecue sauce, along with honey, ketchup, and hot sauce. The sauce's flavor...

Caramelized red onions add natural sweetness to these sandwiches, while zesty pepper jack cheese adds a touch of savory. Layer fried onions, cheese, and a little tomato between two...

Enjoy the wonderful combination of peppery arugula, sweet corn, roasted peppers, and a tangy vinaigrette in this summer salad, perfect for pairing with grilled meats.

Grilled corn is a great appetizer while everyone waits for the meat. It cooks quickly, and the savory butter infuses it with tons of flavor. Simply combine the butter with spices and herbs and brush it...

Before grilling, chicken drumsticks are marinated in apple cider vinegar, garlic, and thyme, but what really makes them delicious is the sweet and sour sauce drizzled over them while they're cooking. To...

Make these sandwiches with a rich meat sauce instead of patties when you're craving a new flavor experience. Ground beef is simmered in a tomato sauce with spices, including chili pepper, raisins, and...

To make these delicious sandwiches, coat chicken breasts in flour, deep-fry, and then dip in Asian sweet and sour sauce to coat completely. Serve on buns with...

At your next picnic or backyard grill party, surprise your guests with these unique surf-and-turf kebabs. Tender steaks and jumbo shrimp are grilled...

In this recipe, Molly Yeh decided to combine two popular party appetizers: French fries and nachos. To make nachos easy to eat, you need round, waffle-shaped French fries, which...

This delicious bread is filled with pepperoni, sausage, and ham, plus bell peppers and onions—all the classic toppings of a great meat pizza. Cut it into bite-sized pieces and serve as...

This hoagie sandwich offers an unrivaled combination of roast beef, turkey breast, and ham with fresh and marinated vegetables in a vinaigrette. It's delicious and...

This juicy sandwich is made in the surf-and-turf style, combining meat and seafood in one dish. The classic Philly cheesesteak with beef is enhanced with real crab meat, and...

These big, juicy burgers taste just like pizza. A thick patty is topped with red onions, pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, and lots of melty cheese, all for a delicious treat...

Warm succotash salad is a great way to add more vegetables and legumes to your diet. Despite the abundance of ingredients, it's quite easy to prepare. Simply add all the vegetables and spices to the pan in...

These simple donuts are made with store-bought cornbread mix and canned creamed corn with a little seasoning or ground pepper. Deep-fry them until crispy...

This side dish is so delicious, no one will guess you used canned baked beans. Place a can of baked beans in a saucepan, heat through, and add fresh salsa...

If you really want to enjoy grilled corn, it's best to cook it on an outdoor grill to add a pleasant smoky flavor to the spices. Make comfortable handles on each cob using the leaves...

If you don't have an outdoor grill, an electric grill or even a grill pan will work. Marinate thin slices of beef tenderloin in a spicy soy sauce, grill with green...

This hearty egg salad with ham and hot pickled peppers is perfect for making hearty sandwiches. Let the salad sit in the refrigerator before assembling the sandwiches to allow it to soften slightly.

Give hot, gooey cheese sandwiches a piquant twist by spreading some Korean gochujang paste on the bread. Fry them in butter until golden brown and the cheese melts, and serve as a beer appetizer or...

Make a juicy salad with spicy grilled chicken breast, fresh vegetables, and roasted carrots in a refreshing ranch dressing, then wrap it in a pita. These wraps are perfect for taking to work for...

Marinate chicken breasts in sour milk and hot sauce, then dip them in a batter made with the same marinade and deep-fry until crispy and delicious. The chicken will turn out...

This shrimp, corn, and black bean salad would be a simple side dish if not for the grill. It's the grilled shrimp and blackened corn that infuse it with a rich, rich flavor.

The sweet flavor of root beer makes it the perfect ingredient for wings. Simmered with a little spice, ketchup, and chili pepper, it turns into a delicious...

These savory wings in a sticky homemade barbecue sauce are the perfect pairing with beer. The sauce is made with mustard, beer, spices, hot sauce, and cane syrup, and is packed with a whole host of flavors...

Grilled Polish smoked sausages are served on long hoagie buns with caramelized onions, smoked cream cheese, and mustard. Adobo sauce, made from...

Create a thick, juicy burger packed with flavors and textures, just like the restaurant. A beef patty topped with melting cheddar cheese is served on a bun topped with spicy fried mushrooms and fried...

This sandwich is made with thin slices of chicken, fried in a rich blend of spices. It's a great alternative to steak when you're looking for something tasty and affordable. Place the fried chicken on...

These beef hot dogs are packed with delicious Korean barbecue flavor, thanks to a sweet and tangy glaze made with creamed honey and gochujang paste. Drizzle it over fried onions and brush...

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are the perfect choice for these sandwiches. They always turn out juicy, tender, and difficult to dry out. They can be grilled or pan-fried. Additional...

A Philly cheesesteak is a sandwich filled with juicy slices of grilled beef steak topped with a melt-in-your-mouth cheese sauce. To cook the steak in minutes, slice the meat very thin...

French fries are served as an appetizer on a large platter, topped with a fragrant gravy of grilled chicken, melting cheese, crispy bacon bits, and green onions. Pull out a slice loaded with all this...

This recipe for an Italian summer panzanella salad, made with tomatoes and bread, adds a richer flavor with the addition of roasted cherry tomatoes and Mexican chorizo. Instead of...

Wrap a filling of grated cheese, ham, and jalapeño in puff pastry and bake into a wreath shape. Serve as an appetizer at a house party. The croissants are spicy, very...

This dish combines all the best features of a Cobb salad: chicken, bacon, corn, and cheese. It also includes a hearty pasta base with sun-dried tomatoes and an avocado dressing. Grill the corn and chicken on...

The perfect appetizer for a crowd. You can cook it in the oven or on the grill if you're relaxing on the back patio. For this recipe, you'll need stapled dinner rolls. Fill them with...

For those who love spicy wings, there's no shortage of heat! The wings are dredged in a mixture of flour and cayenne pepper, deep-fried, and then tossed with a spicy sauce. To serve, prepare...

Enjoy the combination of chicken and sweet and tart apple in this juicy multigrain sandwich. Top it with any of the spreads below and a matching cheese, and dried cranberries add a touch of...

A mixture of honey and spices like paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper will give your ribs a wonderful, sweet-savory barbecue flavor, even if you bake them in the oven.

Spicy food lovers will love these jalapeño popper hot dogs. The chopped peppers are mixed into a creamy bun spread, and the finished hot dogs are then topped with deep-fried jalapeños.

A beautiful board with slices, fruits, and nuts is a treat that looks impressive and saves a lot of time, since you don't have to prepare anything. To make the board look perfectly designed,...

"Grilled chicken wings are my favorite recipe when I don't feel like messing around with deep frying," shares Megan Mitchell. "Grilling them gives them a crispy, smoky flavor that's unmatched...

As the name suggests, these chicken wings taste like a bowl of chili con carne. First, marinate the wings in a thick paste of chili powder, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, and pepper...

If you're looking for a foolproof beer snack recipe for watching a game, this chicken wing recipe is just the ticket! The wings are baked in the oven until crispy, then tossed in...

Grilled chicken wings are the perfect appetizer for a summer picnic with family and friends. Simply coat the chicken in a fragrant, spiced flour and grill until golden brown. Ready...

Sunny Anderson seasoned her eggplant appetizer with roasted garlic, lemon, and hot paprika. For a more delicate texture, she added a touch of Greek yogurt. The flavor was rich and intense,...

To ensure even grilling, grill the chicken vertically! Skewer the chicken on a beer can and place it on the grill. Brush the chicken with a honey-citrus glaze while grilling, and the skin...

Kids will especially love these mini pizzas. Each one is made with a half-English muffin base. They're the perfect size for little hands, or they can be served as an appetizer at a house party.