
Picnic recipes
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Chicken shawarma salad
Serve a bright salad to feed a crowd. It can also be made with leftover cold chicken, and is robust enough to transport without wilting – perfect for picnics
Crispy chicken & smashed avocado baps
Pack these healthy chicken, avocado and lettuce sandwiches to enjoy on a family summer picnic. The chicken has a crispy coating made from flour, almonds and sesame seeds
Coronation chickpea sandwich filler
Create this veggie version of sandwich favourite Coronation chicken using chickpeas. It makes a lovely addition to a summer picnic menu.
Kachori
Try making these lentil-filled snacks. A popular street-food in India, they're perfect for entertaining or as an afternoon pick-me-up
Cheese & piccalilli tart
Imagine crisp pastry, a delicious layer of piccalilli and a soft cheesy filling – this tart has all those things. It's perfect for lunch, dinner or picnics
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Try adding peas or small cubes of fried paneer or halloumi to the potato filling in these flavour-packed masala potato puffs. They're great for sharing at a picnic
Coronation chicken scones
What could be more British than this scone and coronation chicken combo? Ideal for a summer party or picnic
Salmon picnic platter
A combination of cooked and smoked salmon, hot-smoked salmon, stuffed eggs and cucumber, yogurt and dill salad makes the ideal al fresco sharer for friends
Egg & cress club sandwich
Enjoy these toasted egg and cress club sandwiches as part of a summer family picnic. Skewer each sandwich with a sandwich pick and serve with crisps
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An Italian classic meets a British picnic staple in this irresistible homemade snack, flavoured with pancetta and parmesan
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Make a twist on the classic Greek dish to showcase British chard along with dill, spring onion and feta. Serve for lunch or dinner with a light salad, or pack for a summer picnic
Caramelised onion & thyme sausage rolls
Take a sheet of puff pastry and stuff it with pork sausages, chutney and mustard to make these onion & thyme sausage rolls. They’re perfect picnic food
Coronation chicken pie
Serve this gently spiced chicken pie warm or cold – it's delicious either way. While it looks impressive for a party or picnic, it's easy to make using ready-made puff pastry
Asparagus, feta & dill quiche
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
Vegan sausage rolls
Pack a picnic, or deck out a buffet table with these moreish vegan sausage rolls, made with mushrooms, brown rice miso, mustard and sage
Olive, cherry tomato & feta focaccia
Bake this moreish focaccia with the flavours of the Med – it's ideal for a picnic. Or try it minus the olives, tomatoes and feta for a very reliable plain focaccia
Panuozzo sandwich
Make your own baguettes and pesto to make these pizza-inspired sandwiches for the whole family. They're surprisingly quick and easy to make and are great for lunch or a light dinner
Piccalilli potato salad
Combine piccalilli with potatoes, cucumbers and radishes, then top with deep-fried onions. It's ideal as a picnic salad or side dish – just toss with the dressing when you're ready to eat
Peanut butter cookie cups
Pair the winning combination of peanut butter and dark chocolate in these cookie cups. They're perfect for a picnic or pick-me-up treat for the whole family
Pea & ham picnic eggs
Pack up these bite-sized savoury morsels for a picnic, or serve them as canapés at a party. They look like scotch eggs, but with the classic combo of pea and ham in the middle
Easy coronation chicken
Make a classic coronation chicken filling to serve with jacket potatoes or in sandwiches and salads. It's an excellent way to use up leftover chicken after a roast
Vegetarian sausage rolls
Try our flavourful vegetarian sausage rolls, packed with mushrooms, chestnuts, leeks and cheese. They're perfect for a picnic or served with salad for lunch
Spiced ‘chorizo’ pastry slices
Enjoy these veggie sausage slices for lunch or in a picnic. Wrapped in puff pastry, they're packed with roasted peppers and spices
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Dig out a hamper and fill it with these moreish pork and sundried tomato sausage rolls finished with nigella seeds. They're guaranteed to be popular at your next picnic