Picnic

This ramen noodle salad recipe combines coleslaw mix with green onion, mandarin oranges, and a tangy homemade dressing. Toasted noodles and cashews add crunch!

There’s nothing complicated about this potato salad — it’s really just boiled red potatoes tossed with a simple Dijon mustard vinaigrette and a generous smattering of scallions and fresh herbs — and that’s the beauty of it. It’s served cold or at room temperature, and its flavor gets better as it sits, making it an ideal dish to bring to a potluck or a picnic.

A creamy and flavorful Deviled Egg Pasta Salad combining tender macaroni with chopped hard-boiled eggs, crisp veggies, and bacon, all tossed in a tangy Dijon-mayo dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a hearty side dish.

This is a recipe to win the dinner party sweepstakes, and at very low stakes: slow-roasted pork shoulder served with lettuce, rice and a raft of condiments. The chef David Chang serves the dish, known by its Korean name, bo ssam, at his Momofuku restaurant in the East Village and elsewhere. He shared the recipe with The Times in 2012. Mr. Chang is known as a kitchen innovator, but his bo ssam is a remarkably straightforward way to achieve high-level excellence with little more than ingredients and time. Simply cure the pork overnight beneath a shower of salt and some sugar, then roast it in a low oven until it collapses. Apply some brown sugar and a little more salt, then roast the skin a while longer until it takes on the quality of glistening bark. Meanwhile, make condiments – hot sauces and kimchi, rice, some oysters if you wish. Then tear meat off the bone and wrap it in lettuce, and keep at that until everything’s gone. Sam Sifton

Make a bowl of pineapple kiwi salad for your next summer picnic. Fresh juicy pineapple and kiwi are coated in a sweet honey lime dressing and topped with crunchy toasted coconut.

We love the layers of sweet, sour and savory in Sicilian eggplant caponata.

These Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs combine the vibrant, earthy flavor of pickled beets with the classic creamy tang of deviled eggs. The eggs are soaked in a homemade beet pickle brine, giving them a stunning pink hue and subtle sweetness before being filled with a smooth, tangy yolk mixture. Perfect for an eye-catching appetizer or party snack, these deviled eggs bring a twist to a timeless favorite.

This fried chicken batter yields the crispiest, spiciest, homemade fried chicken. Served hot or cold, this fried chicken is a picnic family favorite.

This BLT pasta salad recipe is the perfect summer meal! It's easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for a potluck or picnic.Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Looking for a tasty side dish for your next barbecue, picnic or potluck? Try this creamy macaroni pea salad recipe! Simple to make and bursting with flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone.

For the perfect red sangria, having the ideal ratio of wine to brandy is essential—read our top tips to learn how to perfect this traditional cocktail recipe.

Made with plenty of butter and sugar, brioche bread is a labor of love to create, but this step-by-step guide will walk you through every step of the process.

Creamy Cowboy Caviar is a fresh, flavorful dip that is perfect for any picnic, potluck, or party, and is made in under 15 minutes!

This zucchini bread recipe makes the best breakfast, snack, or dessert! It's filled with cinnamon, vanilla, brown sugar, and a sprinkling of chocolate chips.

These cookie bars couldn’t be easier! Ree's Butterscotch-Pretzel Bars will satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.

There's something irresistible about the combination of sweet, juicy strawberries and a rich, buttery oat crumble. Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet, chewy and crisp, and they make a delightful snack or dessert. These bars are not only delicious but are also surprisingly easy to make. Whether you're craving a comforting breakfast, a picnic treat, or a dessert to share with family and friends, these bars are sure to satisfy.

Loaded Cauliflower Salad from Delish.com is perfect for a summer picnic.

This big picnic sandwich is an Italian-style sammie piled high with salami, mortadella, ham, and provolone, spread with a quick-blended red pepper sauce and dressed with crunchy lettuce.

Pinto beans are cooked in a tomato based sauce with spices like cumin, garlic and chili powder and make a great accompaniment to so many dishes. Try them with grilled steaks, chicken, BBQ, Mexican food, pulled pork, cornbread and so much more!

Deliciously thick, sweet, smoky and savory, these from-scratch Old Fashioned Baked Beans are sure to be a hit at your next BBQ, picnic, potluck or family dinner!

A cool and creamy, quick and easy, party-perfect spinach dip recipe. Make it and then watch it disappear!

Broccoli Pasta Salad is bright, fresh and, loaded with veggies! This simple to make side dish is also great to enjoy as a light lunch. It's the perfect recipe to serve at your next cookout, picnic, or potluck and will be the first dish to go when you're feeding a crowd.

A classic Old-Fashioned Potato Salad recipe that brings back memories of grandma's cooking. Creamy mayo dressing with a hint of tangy vinegar and mustard, combined with tender potatoes, crunchy celery, and savory onions, topped with chopped hard-cooked eggs.

Deviled eggs are great for all kinds of gatherings, whether an Easter brunch, a summer picnic, or just because. Our recipe is classic, delicious and made in just 30 minutes.