Picnic recipes

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

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

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

Rustle up these little cheese and onion pasties for a family picnic. If you won't eat all 12, they freeze well and can be cooked straight from frozen

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

Enjoy these veggie sausage slices for lunch or in a picnic. Wrapped in puff pastry, they're packed with roasted peppers and spices

Create this veggie version of sandwich favourite Coronation chicken using chickpeas. It makes a lovely addition to a summer picnic menu.

Load slices of focaccia with pesto, mozzarella, rocket, red onion and tomato. They're a perfect sandwich for feeding a crowd in a picnic.

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

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

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

Upgrade standard blondies with the classic flavours of a cream tea. Perfect for afternoon tea, serve at room temperature or chill for fudgier, set blondies

Make these savoury bunny buns with the help of cheddar and chives. Great to make with kids in the kitchen, they make ideal snacks for a family Easter picnic

You can easily transform a tin of sardines into a spicy dip. This is a handy recipe, perfect for any impromptu gatherings

Serve these salty, cheesy and subtly spicy pinwheels at your next Christmas party, for the grown ups. You can leave out the hot sauce if you prefer less heat

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

Try making these lentil-filled snacks. A popular street-food in India, they're perfect for entertaining or as an afternoon pick-me-up

Bake this showstopping pie and pack for a bank holiday outing, or serve at an al fresco gathering – you can prep it a day ahead. Enjoy with salad and piccalilli

What could be more British than this scone and coronation chicken combo? Ideal for a summer party or picnic

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