Picnic recipes
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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.
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
Easy pesto, cheese & pea tart
Avoid food waste and rustle up this quiche-like tart as a great way to use up the end of that jar of pesto you have in the fridge
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
Spicy sardine dip
You can easily transform a tin of sardines into a spicy dip. This is a handy recipe, perfect for any impromptu gatherings
App onlyAny-veg hummus. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Use up a can of chickpeas to make this easy, creamy hummus. You can also add any cooked veg you have – cooked carrots or beetroot work well
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
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
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
App onlyMasala potato puffs. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
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
App onlyChard spanakopita. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
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
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
App onlyCheese & piccalilli tart. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nduja sausage rolls
Give the savoury bake a makeover with the help of nduja, the spicy Italian salami paste. You could also use a skinned and mashed soft chorizo sausage instead
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
Coronation chicken scones
What could be more British than this scone and coronation chicken combo? Ideal for a summer party or picnic
App onlyArancini scotch eggs. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
An Italian classic meets a British picnic staple in this irresistible homemade snack, flavoured with pancetta and parmesan