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Picnics are the perfect way to take a break from it all and enjoy that summer sunshine. You could buy all your picnic food from the store, but a few homemade sandwiches and treats make a picnic extra special. Picnic food needs to be simple and easy to transport but impressive and tasty at the same time. These delicious recipes take less than an hour to whip up and will make your picnic memorable.
Muffuletta Sandwich
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You'll be the envy of everyone in the park with one these muffuletta sandwiches piled high with salami, ham, cheeses, and olives. "WOW – what a sandwich!" raves Jilian. "We got Italian bread from one of our favorite bakeries and this was fabulous! I threw some kalamata olives into the mix and used high-quality meats and cheeses for this. It was very good and very filling!"
All Natural Strawberry Lemonade
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This five-star lemonade is better than anything you'll buy at the store. What better way to use fresh summer strawberries?
Black Bean and Cucumber Salad
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Take advantage of those bargain summer veggies, and make this delicious summer salad. The citrus dressing really sets it apart.
Magnificent Macaroni Salad
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This classic creamy pasta salad is the perfect complement to any kind of picnic food. You can even use it as your base recipe and add other tasty bits such as bacon, crab, shrimp, ham…you get the idea.
Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches
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Apples and dried cranberries add crunch and sweetness to savory curried chicken salad.
Asian Chicken Salad in a Jar
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This mason jar salad is perfectly portable and a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken.
Corn Dog Bites
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Kids and adults will love these home-made corn-dogs. Don't forget to bring some ketchup or sweet mustard to go with them.
Black Bean and Couscous Salad
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This vibrant couscous salad is full of fresh veggies, beans, and herbs. It's filling and satisfying.
Savory Spanish Potato Salad
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Instead of a regular potato salad, try this piquant Spanish version for a change.
Awesome Pasta Salad
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This pasta salad truly is awesome, and a favorite of our home-cooks. It looks and tastes divine, but it's a cinch to make.
Lasagna Flatbread
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Enjoy the flavor of lasagna minus the hassle with these ingenious flatbreads made with pasta sauce and ricotta.
Lemon Pie Bars
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These 'extra' lemony pie bars will add something zesty to your picnic.
Cheesecake in a Jar
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These adorable cheesecakes can be whipped up in no time, but they're even better if you keep them in cool box for a little while before serving.
Chunky Cheesecake Brownies
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If you love cheesecake and brownies, you can have it all with this tasty treat.
Delicious Raspberry Oatmeal Cookie Bars
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These oat-y bars will give you just enough energy for that last game of frisbee.
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