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17 perfectly packable recipes, perfect for picnics! From salads to desserts, we've got plenty of inspiration.
It's the ideal time of year to enjoy the beautiful outdoors with a homemade picnic! My favorite Saturday activity is a hike with the family and then a delicious picnic with a view afterward.
We've rounded up some of our favorite recipes that can be made ahead, packed and enjoyed on the go. There are delicious salads, bread for sandwiches and some fun dessert recipes. Take them along for your next adventure!
Green Goddess Hummus
A bright fresh, healthy spread that's fabulous with crackers, chips, veggies, as a sandwich spread, on pita and so much more! This Green Goddess Hummus is about to become your next obsession!
Rainbow Asian Noodle Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing
With ramen noodles, a rainbow of fresh veggies and a fabulous Ginger Peanut dressing, you'll find yourself craving this Asian Noodle Salad again and again!
Lemony French Green Bean Asparagus Salad
Looking for a new salad that's not your same-old, same-old? This delicious French Green Bean Asparagus Salad has a bright lemony dressing and lots of healthy veggies. Each bite is a burst of fabulous fresh flavor!
Slow Roasted Tomato Ancient Grain Salad
Think you need to avoid Italian food if you're trying to eat healthier? Nope! This fabulous ancient grain salad is loaded with all the delicious flavors of Italy minus the refined carbs and high-calorie counts!
Fresh Corn Salad - A delicious crowd-pleaser!
Loaded with healthy veggies, this Cauliflower and Fresh Corn Salad is crunchy and delicious. A sweet, tangy, poppyseed dressing adds fabulous flavor!
The perfect summer side! Green Bean Caprese Salad
This flavorful Green Bean Caprese Salad combines slender green beans and baby potatoes with classic Caprese ingredients. The salad is finished off with a drizzle of delicious Lemon Basil Oil.
Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad
This Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad with a garlicky lemon dressing is the ONE you need to take to every potluck, picnic and/or party that you're invited to! It's loaded with healthy ingredients, can be made ahead and is irresistibly delicious (even to kale and lentil naysayers!)
Lemon Rosemary Potato Salad
Simple and delicious, this Lemon Rosemary Potato Salad is always popular! Is great for picnics, potlucks and parties because you don't have to worry about mayonnaise going bad!
Mexican Corn and Bean Salad
This Mexican Corn and Bean Salad is wonderful for potlucks, with chips and makes a fabulous side for sandwiches and grilled entreés.
Easy No-Knead Potato Rolls
These No-Knead Potato Rolls are soft, slightly sweet and have a super tender texture. Made with potato flakes, the easy recipes comes together with minimal effort!
Brown Sugar Balsamic Pulled Pork
This easy Brown Sugar Balsamic Pulled Pork takes minutes to put together, then the slow cooker (or instant pot) takes over. It's a delicious crowd pleaser!
Juicy Tender Chicken Breasts (on the stovetop)
Tired of dry, tough boneless chicken breasts? These Juicy, Tender Chicken Breasts are so delicious and (like rotisserie chicken) can be used for a zillion different things as well as for an entreé!
Ridiculously Easy Same-Day Focaccia
This Same-Day Focaccia, with large air bubbles and delicious, old-world flavor, takes less than 15 minutes of hands-on time and comes together in significantly less time than traditional, slow-rise focaccia bread.
Brown Butter Blueberry Blondies
The chewiest, butteriest dessert bars studded with bits of jammy blueberries, creamy white chips and crunchy toffee, these Brown Butter Blueberry Blondies are a delicious twist that will have sweet lovers smitten!
The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies
This easy, one-bowl, no-mixer recipe really does produce the BEST chocolate chip cookies we've ever tasted. They're buttery and crinkly with crisp edges, a chewy interior and lots of delicious chocolate chips.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies
These Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies will be a hit with kids of all ages! And you can mix them up in less than 10 minutes, with just one bowl and no mixer!
Crispy, Chewy Carolina Coconut Cookies
As the name says, these Crispy, Chewy Carolina Coconut Cookies have moist chewy interiors, crisp buttery edges and lots of fabulous coconut flavor for a delicious sweet indulgence!
Thought for the day:
For I am sure that neither death nor life,
nor angels nor rulers,
nor things present nor things to come,
nor powers, nor height nor depth,
nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us from the love of God
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39
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