Family picnic recipes

This colourful salad supplies lean protein and is packed with nutrients including vitamins C and E. It's also low-calorie and provides all 5 of your 5-a-day

Make your strawberry ripple cheesecakes portable by packing them into jam jars, then enjoy on a summer picnic

Make these easy raspberry honey flapjacks using just five ingredients. Serve with a cuppa for a perfect mid-morning pick-me-up, or freeze for a later date

Make a batch of these easy savoury muffins for your next picnic or an easy lunch. These cheesy bites with seasonal veg are great for lunchboxes

Rustle up a batch of vanilla cupcakes with pretty butter icing for a family picnic or weekend treat. Decorate them with fruit or sprinkles, if you like

Packed with veggies, feta and egg, this vegetarian pastry is part tortilla, part pie. Bursting with summer colours, it'll provide the wow factor at any picnic

This creamy, rich vegan hummus is made using just five ingredients and is ready in 10 minutes. Serve with crunchy seasonal veg or warm pitta breads

These flapjacks add a fruity twist to the classic oat bakes with a mixture of fresh and dried apple, and they're a winning snack for the whole family when you're on the go or out on a picnic.

Eat these family-friendly sausage rolls with a chutney or pickle. They make a great snack for a party buffet

Make our cherry bakewell buns for a cake sale or to share with friends over a cuppa. These easy, sticky treats are bursting with sweet raspberry jam

Enjoy this cheesy garlic tear-and-share bread at a family dinner. It's perfect for feeding a crowd at a barbecue, or as a side dish to a hearty casserole

Make the most of summer strawberries at your next garden party or barbecue with this fresh take on easy homemade lemonade.

Eat well at work with this easy-to-prepare Scandinavian-inspired beetroot and salmon fusilli salad. It'll keep you going through the afternoon

Make an easy crustless quiche to cut out the faff of making pastry. It's packed with cheese, smoky pancetta and green veg for a lovely lunch or picnic dish

Bake these moreish oat bars for a country walk or summer picnic. Salted butter balances the sweet apricot jam, so they’re a treat without being too sugary

Our cheat's Japanese katsu sando with crunchy slaw is the ultimate lunch treat. We love the combination of crispy chicken and soft white bread

Pair sweet and juicy strawberries with salty feta and crumbly puff pastry for a divine summer lunch. Serve with a rocket salad and a chilled glass of rosé

These moreish pastries are ideal for lunch, a picnic or buffet. They’ll keep for up to three days

Make the most of eggs in this versatile veggie quiche. Baked with feta and asparagus, it's encased in a cheesy pastry and makes a perfect addition for a picnic

Make this simple dairy-free slaw that's perfect for vegan barbecues and picnics. Put it together in minutes and shake with our mustardy dressing

Throw together feta, prawns, orzo, sundried tomatoes and cucumber to make this easy family salad. Toss through some rocket just before serving

Make these cute mini fruit milkshakes for a family picnic. With three flavours to suit everyone, try banana, strawberry & raspberry and mango & coconut

Bake these comforting bread rolls in a muffin tin - they're filled with cheddar, bangers, spring onions and garlic butter