American picnic recipes

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Seven Up Lemon Jello Trifle

Seven Up Lemon Jello Trifle

This recipe has been passed down for four generations in my family. I have made it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter since my mom passed. I…

Marilyn Lesniak
Dec 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
4407 views
Strawberry Pretzel dessert

Strawberry Pretzel dessert

Fell in love with this when I first tried it about 25 years ago. Nicknamed it 'World Class jello' since it has such a premium taste and quality to…

Frosted Flaker
Dec 2013
Intermediate
3 votes
10719 views
Chinese Barbeque Glazed Ham Steaks

Chinese Barbeque Glazed Ham Steaks

This a quick and fun recipe featuring fruit cocktail. Kids young and old will love. Adults feel free to…

Smokinhotchef
May 2012
Advanced
1 vote
6884 views
Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Everyone will thank you for this one make double if you have big eaters this has never failed me .... This is a very heavy, creamy filling side…

dp
Dec 2009
Professional
4 votes
24153 views
Hala Kahiki Chili - Pineapple Chili

Hala Kahiki Chili - Pineapple Chili

Hala Kahiki means Pineapple, this is a tropical pineapple chili. It's a nice change from regular chili. It…

Denise Sherin
Mar 2014
Advanced
1 vote
7475 views
Cool and Creamy Ranch Cucumber Salad

Cool and Creamy Ranch Cucumber Salad

This is a simple as 1-2-3. Only a few ingredients and a quick 30 minute chill and you are good to go. Great…

Denise Sherin
Aug 2015
Advanced
1 vote
7988 views
Cooler Corn

Cooler Corn

Large gatherings of people who like corn on the cob requires a couple of lobster pots or a wash tub and a lot of boiling water and patience. Not…

Glenn
Mar 2013
Beginner
1 vote
22927 views
Chicken Curry Salad

Chicken Curry Salad

This is a loosey-goosey combination of recipes I've seen over the years. I usually just use what I have around but do try making up your own fun…

Mary Frances Hart
Apr 2010
Intermediate
4 votes
8389 views
Roasted Corn & Tomato Salad with Basil Balsamic Dressing

Roasted Corn & Tomato Salad with Basil Balsamic Dressing

Super simple Summer salad! Almost a relish, yet offering opportunity for countless variations, this is picnic &…

Amos Miller
Jun 2012
Professional
7 votes
10642 views
Pickled Red Beet Eggs

Pickled Red Beet Eggs

This is a very popular picnic food. Very pretty color, and easy to pack and take along.

Jann from PA
Mar 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
27154 views
Southwestern Shell Pasta Salad

Southwestern Shell Pasta Salad

Chop, chop, chop and get your frustrations out making this pasta salad with south-of-the-border appeal. Choose your heat level by amount of peppers,…

Salad Foodie
Dec 2012
Professional
4 votes
10029 views
Spiced Pumpkin Crumb Cake

Spiced Pumpkin Crumb Cake

My son likes Pumpkin muffins and wanted me to make some and I didn't have everything I needed for that recipe. So I created this cake from what I…

Denise Sherin
Aug 2014
Advanced
2 votes
7587 views
Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins (with bread machine dough option)

Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins (with bread machine dough option)

Whole wheat, bran and honey - a perfect threesome! Regular hamburger buns and even bread slices at times have…

Salad Foodie
Apr 2015
Professional
3 votes
11563 views
Calypso Blondies

Calypso Blondies

I so love blondies! Blondies are basically brownies without the cocoa and contain brown sugar instead of white sugar. Brownies seem so “old hat”…

Adam Janowski
Apr 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
13489 views