Your Perfect Picnic Menu

“My daughter had mentioned to me the other day how she uses avocado instead of mayo for her egg salad. I was having a friend over today for some gossip and wine. Decided to make some deviled eggs and had an avocado. So….” – Lora

“I don’t remember where this recipe came from. But this is my all-time favorite. So easy to make. So delicious.” – Barbara

“One of my three teenage sons loves all things apple. He’s not a big bean fan though. The other two sons love baked beans. With this yummy twist on baked beans, I satisfied all three of them. However, my husband was the one who raved the most. It’s a hit at our house and wherever I take it.” – Cindy

“These delicious Hawaiian roll ham sliders are little delights that are great for a picnic, a party, a main dish, or just a snack. They are a great go-to recipe when asked to bring something to any gathering.” – Rhonda

“Grilled meat on a stick never had it any better than this; grilled chicken slathered in a bacon bbq sauce!” – Kevin

“This is a wonderfully refreshing summer quencher that you can enjoy and enjoy and enjoy with no guilt. I keep the ingredients in my cupboard and make a container of it if not every day, then every other day.” – Charlotte

“I’ve been baking lots of banana bread lately and while I love it, I wanted something different to do with my ripe bananas. I found this recipe and tweaked it some to make it mine. They have a very soft, cake-like texture.” – Marianne

“Made with a cake mix and canned peaches, I created this original recipe out of what I happened to have on hand back in 2010.” – Paula

“Very easy and can use a wide variety of your favorite vegetables.” – Lynette

“This caprese style salad with strawberries, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar could quite possibly be the perfect way to enjoy fresh ripe strawberries!” – Kevin

“This mango black bean salad is the perfect summer side dish. It is fresh and fruity with a slight Mexican flair that will dazzle your taste buds.” – Debbie

“I had seen this on a restaurant’s menu, and I put it in my ‘arsenal’ for the right time. The roasted red pepper mayo makes it. I can still taste how good they turned out!” – Allisha

“This chicken salad is great for lunch, dinner or a midnight snack. It’s good anytime.” – Eddie

“These key lime ricotta cookies are cake-like and melt-in-your-mouth good. The tangy glaze brings these up a notch and is bursting with citrus flavor.” – Debbie

“This is a fast and easy dessert! My momma taught me how to cook Southern style, being from the hills of Kentucky. I love cooking and even more, love watching my family eat it all up. I hope y’all enjoy this one!” – Debbie

“In the summer, I thought of making lemonade but I wanted something better than regular lemonade. Strawberry lemonade was too sweet for me. So, I decided to make my own lemonade – orange lemonade!!” – Cheryl

“Very simple to make and simply yummy!” – Angela

“The flavors blend wonderfully when it is chilled overnight and keeps well for several days. A great dish for picnic or potlucks. I have friends asking for the recipe whenever I make this dish.” – Linda

“This grape salad is sweet and full of texture, perfect for summer. One taste of this concoction and believe me you will be hooked and want it all the time.” – Debbie

“Fun fact: Potatoes are grown in 36 states across the US.” – Amy

“I love iced tea. I think I cut my teeth on iced tea. I drink it morning , noon and night.” – Debby

“Cobb Salad Sandwich takes all the classic and tasty components of a Cobb Salad into a convenient sandwich.” – Paula