Every great picnic needs a great sweet treat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Don't sweat it if you've been assigned the sweets for the summer picnic. Cakes, pies, cookie, cheesecakes, and so many more ...

Labor Day is the perfect excuse to pack up a basket and enjoy a relaxed day outdoors with family and friends. Alongside the grilled favorites and picnic classics, desserts are always the highlight, ...

As July arrives, so too does National Picnic Month, a celebration of al fresco dining, leisurely afternoons and the art of packing delightful meals to enjoy under the summer sun. This month invites us ...

Note: Short on time? This quick topping is also delicious on store-bought angel food cake. Topping: 1 1/2 pounds strawberries, sliced (about 2 pints) 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil Basil Simple ...

Potluck picnicking, everyone’s favorite way to celebrate summer, is as American as – would you believe? – bouillabaisse. Yes, that’s French and so, too, le pique-nique (pique from the French verb “to ...

When it comes to packing a picnic, the savory items are easy. Sandwiches and wraps. Potato and pasta salads. Chips and dips. It’s all very transportable and all very easy to eat while perched on a ...

On the subject of picnics, my late mother could be relied upon for two contributions. The first was her potato salad, which will forever be the one that I measure against all others. The second was a ...

Picnic planners for the Monday Memorial Day holiday will no doubt want to have a few make-ahead items on their menus. After all, it’s a day off for the household cook too. The following recipe for ...