Sharing today, collection of our family favorite Picnic Food Recipes to make for a picnic or a potluck event this summer. For your convenience, I have divided collection into 5 sections:
- Finger Food
- Potato Salads
- Pasta Salads
- Breads and Pies
- Chicken Recipes (including few Instant Pot one-pot ideas)
Whether making a complete meal or simply a salad, this recipe collection has lots of picnic food options to choose from.
Picnic is all about good food and relaxed family time. I use following outdoor dining checklist to have a well planned picnic. (Everything needed in an arm's reach.)
Essential Picnic Dinning Checklist
Follow this outdoor dining checklist for the best-prepared picnic outing ever.
1. Seating:
- Cooler
- Picnic basket
- Foldable Picnic Table
- Picnic blanket (preferably waterproof)
- Picnic chairs or Sheet if setting on the grass.
2. Serving:
Whenever possible opt for eco-friendly paper plates and utensils.
- Plates
- Utensils (including serving utensils)
- Napkins
- Cups
- Cutting board and knife
- Bottle opener
3. Condiments and Drinks
- Drinks and Water
- Salt and pepper
- Mustard and Ketchup.
3. Cleanup:
- Paper towels (and/or wet wipes)
- Kitchen Towels
- Trash Bags (pack extra-large)
- Extra Water to wash hands (and a travel size soap when wet wipes are not enough.)
4. Other Essentials:
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Hats
- Flashlight (for late evening or night trips)
Friends, its time to head outdoor and have a wonderful summer picnic. Pick few recipes to make for picnic and follow the essential checklist above for a relaxing and entertaining picnic outing.
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5 Responses
Jacq
Totally spoiled for choice with this amazing selection of picnic food! Was scrolling the web looking for inspiration and I have found it! Thanks :)Dannii
We have LOADS of picnics planned for this summer, so I will be trying lots of these recipes.Dana
Great roundup! Cant wait to try some of these!Helen
So many delicious options to choose from! I cant decide which to try first :-)Shadi Hasanzadenemati
This is absolutely delicious! I love that it’s such a crowd pleaser for the whole family