When the thermometer finally creeps above 70 degrees, there’s something uniquely wonderful about dedicating an entire afternoon to posting up at your local park for an impromptu picnic with great snacks, a cozy blanket, and *winks* maybe even a nice, cold, discreetly-consumed beverage. (As for those of you with a backyard, well, aren't you special?)No matter how spur-of-the-moment your outdoor dining might be, you should have a few crowd-pleasing recipes for picnic fare tucked in your back pocket—things that are easy to transport and can be assembled right there in the park. Bonus points for anything that can be eaten with one hand so the other hand can be kept free for whatever you're sipping.
Advertisement
We think you’ll find plenty of picnic inspiration in these recipes, but it's up to you not to forget the sunblock.There will be no soggy bread and mushy chicken salad at this picnic, thank you very much. This chicken sandwich is all about the crunch—from the crusty sourdough bread, to the very welcome addition of crispy, golden chicken skin.Pastry chef Zoe Kanan is known for her pastries and sweets, but she proved to us that cake can be savory too. Her spicy cabbage and bacon cake isn't just the best way to use up fridge leftovers—it's also a picnic-friendly meal that you can eat with your hands in case you forget the forks again.Frittata is one of those magical foods that you can make with pretty much anything and serve for any meal of the day. Cheese and onions fill this frittata, though you can go wild and add whatever you'd like. Eat it as-is, or turn it into sandwiches once you find your perfect picnic spot.Commandeer one of those square grills on a pole at the park and throw as many hotdogs as you can fit on that thing. Bring the rest of the toppings for your chili dogs in containers and then DIY as you go.There are a lot of things to love about this simple lentil recipe: it's crunchy, it's sour, it's packed with herbs, it's vegan, and it transports beautifully, no matter how far your picnic plans take you.
Roasted Lemon and Crispy Chicken Skin Sandwich Recipe
Spicy Cabbage and Bacon Cake Salé Recipe
Cheese and Onion Frittata Recipe
Chili Dogs Recipe
Crunchy Vinegar Lentils with Herbs Recipe
Advertisement
Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe
Whipped Feta and Yogurt Toasts Recipe
Super-Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe
Fried Eggplant, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Hero Recipe
Meat and Cheese Hand Pies Recipe
Savory Mushroom Galette Recipe
Easy Heirloom Tomato Pie Recipe
Advertisement
Crispy Oven-Baked Potato Chips Recipe
Pimento Cheese Recipe
Homemade Onion Dip Recipe
Simple Potato Salad Recipe
Watermelon with Homemade Tajín Recipe
Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
Advertisement
Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
Grilled Corn Summer Salad Recipe
Garlic Scape and Radish Focaccia Recipe
Pimm's Cup Recipe
Rosemary Refresher Recipe
Sun Tea Recipe
Phrosties Recipe
Advertisement