Picnic recipes

These little filo pastry parcels are packed with a cheese, basil, mint and watercress filling - perfect for a picnic

Try these vegan pastries for a plant-based version of sausage rolls. Wrapped in golden pastry, harissa adds a delicious spice to the sweet potato and red onion

Thin slices of courgette encase a meaty minced pork filling to make this healthy, low-calorie pie - a lovely light option for a picnic

Fun and fruity individual desserts with a layer of set cream - use portable jam jars to pack up for a picnic

This delicately coloured, refreshing take on the classic gin and tonic makes a perfect picnic tipple

This bulgur wheat and chopped herb salad makes a scrumptious side to take to a picnic - drizzle the dressing over before serving

These savoury pastries are sure to please at a posh picnic, with cream cheese, smoked fish and puff pastry

Pack up these asparagus, ham and dried tomato parcels with a creamy dip for a posh picnic, or serve as a starter

Mix tangy raspberries with white chocolate chips, a light sponge and toasty topping to make these moreish muffins. They're ideal for a mid-morning snack

Refreshing and fruity, this delicious drink is guaranteed to please at a family picnic, barbecue or party

These mini Italian omelettes, with butternut squash and cheese, are baked in individual cases ready to be packed up for a picnic

Juicy chicken drumsticks are a family favourite – make them fit for a king with our spicy mango marinade

This delicious dip is ready in 10 minutes - pack along with vegetable sticks or pitta bread for a portable picnic snack

This lightly-spiced, fruity salad is a modern take on Coronation chicken - a low calorie-lunch for two

Combine two winning dishes in this picnic-friendly vegetarian recipe of eggs coated in spiced, herbed chickpeas

Use up a few storecupboard staples in this bulgur wheat salad packed with dried fruit, nuts and herbs

A great recipe for kids to assemble - fully load a ciabatta loaf with favourites like prosciutto, artichokes, peppers, spinach and mozzarella

This lunchbox or picnic-friendly dish takes an Italian-style thick omelette and adds some Indian spice, along with potatoes, peas and coriander

Make the most of Jersey Royals in this fresh and crunchy side with buttermilk dressing, radishes and cress

Mix up a jug of this refreshing, still, cloudy lemonade made from zingy lemons and plump raspberries

Hoel Levieil from London restaurant Frizzante shares this picnic-friendly pork pie recipe, which was voted our users’ favourite Jubilee recipe idea

Spanish-style frittatas, or 'tortilla', are traditionally served in thick slices complete with oozing cheese and a crunchy salad

Pack your lunchbox with omega-3 rich smoked fish, new potatoes, beetroot and a light citrus dressing

Cram individual bread rolls with quality ham, asparagus tips and lemon dressing and add to a tea party spread