Family picnic recipes
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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
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
Ultimate falafel wrap
Make our 5-ingredient falafels to create these ultimate veggie wraps, packed with falafels, avocado and herbs and topped with a delicious tahini sauce
Next level picnic pie
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
Layered rainbow salad pots
Give kids two of their five-a-day and a dose of vitamin C with these colourful rainbow pots of tuna salad, ideal for a lunchbox, or summer picnic
App onlyHummus veggie patch. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Turn a pot of hummus into a fun vegetable patch by adding a crunchy olive breadcrumb topping and crudités for dunking. It's a great sharing dish for Easter
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
Cheesy bunny buns
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
App onlyBean & feta dip. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Transform a can of white beans into this easy dip. Top with pickled onions to serve and enjoy as a snack or starter alongside pitta chips or crudités
Cheese, Marmite & spinach pinwheels
Make these easy pinwheels with cheddar, Marmite and spinach flavours to serve with soup or as part of a family picnic. Freeze before baking, if you prefer
App onlyAsparagus, rocket, caper & hollandaise tart. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Make this elegant springtime tart that showcases seasonal asparagus – it's paired with creamy hollandaise, plus rocket for peppery freshness
Puff pastry pizzas
Have fun preparing these puff pastry pizzas with kids. Chop up any veg you have into small pieces and let everyone choose their own toppings
Build your own pesto pasta salad
Rustle up this easy pesto pasta salad for the family. Customise it by adding your kid's favourite veg
Carrot cake fridge flapjacks
Pack up a picnic box with these carrot cake flapjacks to eat on the go. Full of nuts, seeds and dried fruit, they're great to take on a big family walk
Pesto egg muffin bites
Prepare these pesto egg and feta muffin bites for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as part of a picnic hamper. Simple to make, kids will love them!
Wholemeal wraps with minty pea hummus & beetroot
This quick lunch option contains 3 of your 5-a-day and makes great fuel for exercise. Homemade wraps are easy to make and are much tastier than shop-bought.
Sweet potato, spinach & feta tortilla
Make this tortilla the night before for a quick and easy picnic lunch for the family. With sweet potato, spinach and feta, it’s packed with flavour
Picnic tortilla
Hot or cold tortillas make a tasty change from sandwiches, in 25 minutes
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
Strawberries & cream blondies
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
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
App onlyRadishes with herby whipped feta. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Serve this creamy whipped feta dip as a sharing dish. Drizzle over a little olive oil and serve with radishes for dunking along with carrots and cucumber
Stuffed rainbow baguette
Fill a baguette with hummus, pesto and colourful veg such as beetroot, red pepper, carrot and green leaves to make this vegetarian rainbow sandwich
Cheese & onion pasties
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