Picnic recipes
Enjoy a lazy summer afternoon with a light salad, an all-time favourite such as Quiche Lorraine, or other homemade picnic treats.
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Porkie pie ploughman’s
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It's ambitious to make your own pie with hot water crust pastry, but it makes the perfect addition to a lunch platter with cheese, pickle, salad and bread
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Chicken & stuffing picnic pie
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Making suet shortcrust pastry from scratch is satisfying and ideal for this king-sized chicken pie with sausage, sage and onion
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Pressed picnic sandwich
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A great recipe for kids to assemble - fully load a ciabatta loaf with favourites like prosciutto, artichokes, peppers, spinach and mozzarella
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Caramelised onion & bacon tart
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Use a packet bread mix and some semolina to create a pizza-style base for this irresistible tart
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Summer potato salad
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Make the most of Jersey Royals in this fresh and crunchy side with buttermilk dressing, radishes and cress
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Homemade pink lemonade
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Mix up a jug of this refreshing, still, cloudy lemonade made from zingy lemons and plump raspberries
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Mini pork pies with piccalilli
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Hoel Levieil from London restaurant Frizzante shares this picnic-friendly pork pie recipe, which was voted our users’ favourite Jubilee recipe idea
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Bacon & Brie omelette wedges with summer salad
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Spanish-style fritattas, or 'tortilla', are traditionally served in thick slices complete with oozing cheese and a crunchy salad
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Curried chicken & mango salad
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This lightly-spiced, fruity salad is a modern take on Coronation chicken - a low calorie-lunch for two
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Mackerel & potato salad with lemon caraway dressing
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Pack your lunchbox with omega-3 rich smoked fish, new potatoes, beetroot and a light citrus dressing
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Ham & asparagus subs
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Cram individual bread rolls with quality ham, asparagus tips and lemon dressing and add to a tea party spread
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Apple crumble loaf
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A rustic fruit crumble cake with raisins and spice and a crunchy nutty topping - a spin on a classic
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Bacon & egg pies
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Individual shortcrust pastries that fall somewhere between a Scotch egg and a Gala pie - super for a summer spread
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Citrus bars
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Crisp shortbread biscuit base with a creamy citrus curd baked onto the top
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Griddled chicken with quinoa Greek salad
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A light dish of grilled chicken fillets and authentic salad with Kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomato and mint
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Halloumi with chickpea salsa & couscous
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This stunning salad is quick, vegetarian and packed with flavour
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Greens with herby lemon vinaigrette
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These zesty greens are the perfect accompaniment to a picnic or Summer roast
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Roast chicken with couscous & pine nut stuffing
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Delicious hot or cold and perfect for a picnic, this stuffed chicken will be a real family favourite
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Picnic tortilla
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Hot or cold tortillas make a tasty change from sandwiches, in 25 minutes
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Summer sausage rolls
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When the weather is warmer, bring some sunshine flavours into everyone’s favourite afternoon tea and picnic snack
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Layered houmous, tabbouleh & feta picnic bowl
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This salad combines delicious meze-type dishes and a layering of several Greek and Middle Eastern-inspired flavours that marry together as they sit in the fridge
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Spicy tiffin eggs
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A Scotch egg recipe that uses spiced carrots in place of meat so vegetarians need not miss out on this picnic classic
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Spinach, broad bean & feta salad
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A light salad full of good-for-you greens, and made more filling with couscous
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Quiche Lorraine
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- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
This all-time favourite is perfect for a relaxed picnic with friends - serve with a crisp green salad
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Scotch egg pasties
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Two picnic favourites in one - try them with piccalilli or brown sauce for an extra kick
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Garden vegetable & goat's cheese quiche
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This quiche not only looks great, it really tastes of summer with its fresh and colourful vegetables
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Raspberry Bakewell cake
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This simple almondy cake is a great way of using up pick-your-own raspberries
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Artichoke focaccia
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Inject the taste of Italy into your picnics and al fresco dinner parties with this irresistibly moreish focaccia
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Blueberry lemon cake with coconut crumble topping
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This sticky, crumbly bake is irresistible - it's a pudding straight from the tin
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Smoked haddock, spring onion & saffron tart
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Creamy, cheesy and with a delicate smokiness, this tart makes a great change to quiche, but is just as simple to make
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Selection of summer sandwiches
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Keep the whole family happy this summer with a delicious spread of summer sandwiches
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Ginger lemon fizz
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A refreshing alternative to shop-bought soft drinks, perfect for the summer
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Smoky aubergine & coriander dip
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The seductively smoky flavour of this Middle Eastern-style dip comes from cooking the aubergines charcoal black
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Roasted veg & couscous salad
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Throw together a filling and fragrant couscous salad for a vegetarian lunchbox meal, or double it for a buffet
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Coconut carrot slices
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If you’re looking for a treat for afternoon tea, or something to make for a cake sale, try this crunchy-topped traybake
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Picnic pie
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Spend some time making these hearty pies to store in the freezer - then you'll always have something delicious for a last-minute picnic or summer lunch
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Cheese & chive coleslaw
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Homemade coleslaw makes the perfect accompaniment to a picnic feast, delicious served with crusty rolls and ham
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Apricot & raspberry buckle
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Apricots and raspberries are really good partners, and are especially good baked into this soft vanilla cake with cinnamon crumble
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Herby asparagus & bacon tart
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An open puff pastry pie of seasonal greens, mint, chives and parsley with a creamy mascarpone base
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Warm potato salad with Caesar dressing
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Great with grilled meat or fish, or try it cold the next day as part of a picnic lunch
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Blackberry & coconut squares
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This lovely crumbly bake won the under-11s category of our 20th birthday cake competition
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Asparagus & cheese tart
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Bring together seasonal British flavours in this springtime quiche
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Ham, pea & mint pasties
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Get nostalgic for childhood picnics with these springtime homemade pasties
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Apricot & blueberry crumble cake
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This crumble cake is great for a picnic, pudding, or for afternoon tea with friends
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Big egg, bacon & bean salad
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A substantial 'almost-Niçoise' that goes with just about anything, and won't get soggy on the way to the picnic
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Healthy coleslaw
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Get the kids cooking with this simple coleslaw - they'll be keen to eat it if they've helped out
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Favourite pasta salad
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A low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunchbox - vary with your favourite ingredients
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Best-ever chocolate raspberry brownies
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Squidgy and super moreish, these gorgeous foolproof fruity chocolate bakes will be snapped up in seconds
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Elderflower, lemon & vanilla cordial
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A refreshing floral concentrate to dilute with water as a drink or use in creamy light desserts like fools and syllabubs
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Two bean, potato & tuna salad
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This main course salad is rich in flavour and Vitamin C - great for lunchboxes too
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Scotch egg pie
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This spin on the picnic classic adapts a pork pie recipe and transforms it into a homely bake in crisp pastry
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Chicken & ham sandwich pies
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These bread-based pies are really portable - ideal for a picnic
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Feta & sweetcorn samosas
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These light and crispy Indian veggie snacks freeze really well and make a great party bite
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Chocolate & caramel flapjacks
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These sweet and sticky treats are best made a day in advance - perfect if you need to get ahead for a bake sale
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Best-ever crab sandwiches
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A classic crab sandwich made a bit more substantial with a few of Barney's favourite flavours
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Double chocolate shortbreads
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You're only five ingredients away from a double chocolate melt-in-your-mouth delight
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New potato, spring onion & Montgomery cheddar quiche
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Chef Tom Kerridge shares a larger version of a dainty tartlet he serves on his lunch menu at the Hand & Flowers in Marlow
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Lemon drizzle cakes
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The mini and extra marvellous version of our most popular recipe, the lemon drizzle cake
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Tarte flambée with smoked bacon, crème fraîche & reblochon
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This dish originates from Alsace and has a thin bread base - this is John Torode's version
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Chicken, bacon & watercress baguettes
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This hearty baguette will really hit the spot when feeding a hungry crowd for lunch
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