Recipes for a picnic outdoors

This hearty, juicy, and vibrant salad combines cooked pasta with some of Italy's most popular appetizers: marinated giardiniera, provolone cheese, salami, and fresh herbs. It's...

A trail mix of nuts and dried fruits is a healthy snack that's perfect for on-the-go, at work, or at a house party. Mix nuts with dried blueberries and add M&Ms to create a delicious mix...

To enjoy the amazing flavor of barbecue, you don't have to leave the house and fire up the grill. The chicken for these sandwiches is cooked on the stovetop and served in a thick, flavorful barbecue sauce...

Fresh dill and sour cream transform a simple summer salad into something cool, creamy, and refreshing. Try this classic cucumber salad with black bread and smoked salmon, or as a...

This salad is made with red potatoes. Their skins are so thin that there's no need to peel them before cooking, and their red skins make them look even more festive...

Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet honeydew melon and peppery arugula in this luscious salad, dressed with a light dressing of melon puree, fresh herbs, and mayonnaise. You can use any...

These sweet and chewy, bite-sized healthy snacks are packed with superfoods like honey, cranberry, and flaxseed. A couple of these for dessert or a snack is enough to satisfy...

This recipe was inspired by the Mexican appetizer guacamole. Simply add cooked pasta to the traditional ingredients—avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice. To make the salad look...

Tofu and vegetable skewers are a quick and delicious summer grilling dish. Using a variety of seasonal vegetables (zucchini, squash, bell peppers, red onions) and a zesty herb marinade,...

Unlike tacos, tostadas are made on crispy corn tortillas and served unwrapped as an appetizer or main course. This recipe uses grilled beef...

The star of this quesadilla is the grilled steak. It's made from an inexpensive cut of beef steer, which, when properly grilled and thinly sliced, turns out incredibly juicy and tender.

This recipe transforms a restaurant classic into the perfect picnic dish with the spicy, salty, and sweet notes typical of Asian cuisine. Thanks to the butterfly-style cutting and grilling...

These savory marinated tofu steaks will be a summer picnic favorite. Thoroughly draining the tofu, adding brown sugar to the marinade, and slow grilling create...

How do you set up a burger bar without having to run back and forth between the kitchen and the grill? It's easy: grill all the ingredients (including the toppings). A griddle pan can be placed on the grill...

A grill grate makes it easy to prepare these hearty sandwiches with sausage and juicy peppers. A touch of sweetness from the balsamic vinegar and a dose of heat from the serrano peppers take the flavor to the next level.

These hearty sandwiches cook quickly on a small portable grill and are perfect for camping and picnics. Make the vinaigrette at home and take it with you in a small jar. Sausage...

White pizza and antipasto salad—two popular dishes in Italian pizzerias—come together in this recipe. Grilling adds a smoky flavor to the pizza crust, and you don't have to...

This classic pumpkin pie will delight everyone with a subtle smoky flavor—it's grilled! A perfect idea for a backyard holiday dinner. After grilling meats and vegetables...

Make this quick, beautiful pizza using store-bought dough. It'll save you time and make the process truly enjoyable. It only takes a few minutes to grill the pizza crust, and...

Entertaining guests at a summer backyard party is easier if you have a game plan. A pizza grill is perfect for those who like to plan and prepare in advance. And guests will love the experience...

Cooking oysters for a crowd is much easier with this quick method. Simply grill the oysters for a few minutes until the shells open slightly and are easy to...

These pesto ravioli are cooked entirely in one pan, meaning there's no need to boil water, drain it, and make the sauce separately. The starchy liquid left at the bottom of the pan...

The combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, fragrant fresh basil, and grilled cheese is a true taste of summer, embodied in this pizza. A sheet of heavy-duty foil will help you grill it easily.

Just a single grilled peach gives this summer drink its signature rich sweetness. Besides the peach, the iced tea is also infused with the juice of a grilled lemon.

This delicious Filipino version of longanisa, a pork sausage, can be made at home. It captivates with its rich flavor, with spicy, sweet, and garlicky notes, and is perfect...

At your next picnic, don't just shashlik, but these flavorful lamb burgers. This recipe details how to prep and pack the meat and other ingredients ahead of time, so you...

Why spend time in the kitchen when you can grill breakfast for a crowd? Not only are these pull-apart sandwiches easier to make outdoors, they're deliciously soft,...

The coconut and coconut oil in this green cilantro chutney add texture and a spreadable consistency perfect for spreading on bread. Plus, the nutty, sweet flavor and aroma...

Tender avocado makes a light, refreshing dressing for crisp romaine lettuce, bacon, and grilled chicken in a citrus marinade. This Cobb salad will look stunning when served...

Clambake is a traditional New England seafood dish, often prepared at a coastal picnic. For this recipe, you won't need a huge pot or a trip to the beach:...

Cobb salad is a delicious combination of lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tender avocado, hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, tangy blue cheese, and chicken. It's especially delicious when...

This hearty Caesar salad sandwich, made with kale, grilled chicken, and signature dressing, becomes even more flavorful and tender when pressed. A press is ideal for...

Grill chicken thighs and romaine lettuce for a quick and easy salad in a tart Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Some of the same vinaigrette is used to marinate the chicken.

Rub chicken breasts with chili powder paste and grill them with corn tortillas for simple and delicious tacos that are easy to make midweek. Serve the finished...

The main goal of this recipe is to use up the shrimp cocktail sauce that's sometimes left over from parties. It makes a great base for chicken barbecue sauce! Grill the chicken...

The crunchy Rocky Road dessert is a delightful combination of nuts, marshmallows, and chocolate. This recipe features no-bake bars. The delicious mixture simply hardens in...

The wonderful aromas of summer and strawberry shortcake are captured in this popular rice cereal bar. In this recipe, we've reduced the amount of marshmallows (and thus sugar) and added a little...

These fun chocolate chip cookies with an equally fun name are perfect for summer, as you don't have to turn on the oven in hot weather to make them. They're filled with oatmeal...

This recipe is a fresh take on potato salad. A vinaigrette with Dijon mustard makes it lighter, pleasantly tart, and refreshing. This vibrant salad is made with a blend of purple,...

This appetizer is packed with the flavors of a classic corn dog, but made in mini muffin form: pieces of beef sausage are baked in a sweet corn batter. Serve the muffins warm as an appetizer with...

These mini egg salad sandwiches are a great teatime snack. Delicious and healthy, they're made with whole-grain bread, and the egg salad is topped with Greek yogurt and just a little...

These miniature sandwiches will captivate everyone with their combination of flavors and textures. The crisp multigrain bread creates the perfect contrast with the tender salmon and almost creamy egg salad. And fresh dill...

Classic egg salad is easy to make, healthy, and perfect in a sandwich or as a standalone appetizer. Delicate and creamy on its own, it's perfect for...

If you're looking to delight your guests at your next house party with some interesting treats, make these miniature corn dogs and serve them with a variety of dips. These cocktail dogs are skewered onto...

A delicate, almost creamy egg salad with real crab meat and poppy seeds is served on a slice of black bread and garnished with dill and thinly sliced ​​radish. These sandwiches are ideal as...

This egg salad can be served as a standalone appetizer or used in sandwiches. Chopped eggs are mixed with pieces of fried bacon in a savory mayonnaise dressing with...

A savory egg salad with fried bacon bits, celery, mustard, and pickle relish makes a delicious filling for a hearty club sandwich. Top the salad with tomato slices and...

Challenge all the rules of classic salsa and make it with zucchini instead of tomatoes! This recipe requires only young zucchini and squash with tender skin and juicy flesh that...

The flavors of this salad will transport you to the south of France. Classic ratatouille vegetables are grilled, tossed with a vinaigrette, and served with toasted baguette and warm goat's milk...

To enjoy all the flavors of a blue cheese burger without the bun, make this summer salad. Toss lettuce leaves with sliced ​​grilled patty and red onion, drizzle with...