Picnic Food Recipes

I love a picnic, especially when the basket is packed with food that travels well and is easy to share. This collection has everything from sandwiches and sausage rolls to dips, substantial salads, savoury pies and treats for afterwards. There are complete picnic menus too, whether you are planning a relaxed lunch in the park, an Australia Day gathering or an indoor picnic when the weather refuses to cooperate.

Salmon Ball Dip Recipe - Easy & Special
Featured picnic recipe Salmon Ball Dip Recipe - Easy & Special

This easy salmon ball dip is a retro style party appetiser. I share my secret for making this the best salmon dip ball. It is mixed by hand in one bowl, shaped into a ball and rolled in chives and is perfect for entertaining or a simple lunch or dinner.

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Picnic menus and portable favourites

Complete picnic menus and party spreads

These menus and gatherings bring together plenty of ideas when you want to pack a whole picnic or feed a crowd.

Lunch With Annabel Langbein Lunch With Annabel Langbein A Mexican Fireworks Fiesta for Australia Day A Mexican Fireworks Fiesta for Australia Day Welcome to Our Vintage Christmas Welcome to Our Vintage Christmas NQN's Seriously Spooky Halloween Party NQN's Seriously Spooky Halloween Party Healthy Afternoon Tea Ideas Healthy Afternoon Tea Ideas Wet Weather Picnic in Sydney at Sculpture by the Sea Wet Weather Picnic in Sydney at Sculpture by the Sea Centennial Park Picnic: Sunny Springtime Spread Centennial Park Picnic: Sunny Springtime Spread

Sandwiches, picnic breads and savoury scones

Stuffed loaves, rolls, scones and other hand-held breads are sturdy enough for the basket and satisfying enough for lunch.

Authentic Gnocco Fritto Authentic Gnocco Fritto Chorizo and Cheese Scones Chorizo and Cheese Scones Olive Oil Scones Olive Oil Scones Cheesy Olive and Herb Scones Cheesy Olive and Herb Scones Truffle, Salami and Cheese Calzone Truffle, Salami and Cheese Calzone Book Sandwiches and a Peek Into My Launch Party Book Sandwiches and a Peek Into My Launch Party French Spiral Sandwich Rolls with Ham Mousse French Spiral Sandwich Rolls with Ham Mousse Lil Piggy Buns Lil Piggy Buns Easy Pissaladiere with Caramelised Onions and Anchovies Easy Pissaladiere with Caramelised Onions and Anchovies Easy Maple Walnut and Cheese Bread Easy Maple Walnut and Cheese Bread Stuffed Vegetarian Cob Loaf Muffuletta for Picnics Stuffed Vegetarian Cob Loaf Muffuletta for Picnics

Sausage rolls

Sausage rolls are picnic heroes. This collection ranges from familiar pork and fennel to chorizo, Vegemite, char siu and nduja.

Nduja Sausage Rolls Nduja Sausage Rolls Pork and Pistachio Sausage Roll Pork and Pistachio Sausage Roll Bacon and Cheese Sausage Rolls Bacon and Cheese Sausage Rolls Char Siu Pork Sausage Rolls Char Siu Pork Sausage Rolls Pork Fennel Sausage Rolls Pork Fennel Sausage Rolls Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls with Beetroot Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls with Beetroot Vegemite and Cheese Sausage Rolls Vegemite and Cheese Sausage Rolls Cheese, Caramelised Onion, Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls Cheese, Caramelised Onion, Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls Smoky Chorizo Sausage Rolls Smoky Chorizo Sausage Rolls

Savoury pies, quiches and tarts

These are easy to portion, good warm or at room temperature and substantial enough to anchor a picnic lunch.

Three Ingredient Goat's Cheese Tart Three Ingredient Goat's Cheese Tart Kinkkupiirakka Finnish Ham and Cheese Pie Kinkkupiirakka Finnish Ham and Cheese Pie Bacon and Egg Pie Bacon and Egg Pie Butter Chicken Pies Butter Chicken Pies Bedfordshire Clanger Bedfordshire Clanger Smoked Salmon and Rainbow Chard Quiche Smoked Salmon and Rainbow Chard Quiche Tomato Tarte Tatin Tomato Tarte Tatin Quiche Lorraine Quiche Lorraine

Dips, cheese and savoury picnic snacks

Dips, hummus, pâté and spreads

Pack these in sealed containers with bread, crackers or vegetable sticks for an easy shareable picnic course.

Salmon Ball Dip Salmon Ball Dip Best Guacamole Best Guacamole Creamy, Smooth Hummus Creamy, Smooth Hummus Low Fat Pâté Low Fat Pâté Five Minute Lime and Chilli Hommus Five Minute Lime and Chilli Hommus Creamy Mushroom Pâté with Grape Jelly Creamy Mushroom Pâté with Grape Jelly The Irresistible Triple Threat Dip The Irresistible Triple Threat Dip Silky Smooth Hummus Silky Smooth Hummus

Cheese, crackers, savoury snacks and platters

These small bites fill the gaps around the main dishes and make an easy grazing spread once you arrive.

Marinated Pickle Cheese Marinated Pickle Cheese Salami Rose Charcuterie Platter Salami Rose Charcuterie Platter Jalapeno Shrimp Poppers Jalapeno Shrimp Poppers Raincoast Crisps Raincoast Crisps Tomato Confit for Sourdough Toast Tomato Confit for Sourdough Toast Amy Sedaris Lil Smoky Cheese Ball Amy Sedaris Lil Smoky Cheese Ball Gruyere Cheese Gougeres Gruyere Cheese Gougeres Salt and Pepper Potato Chips Salt and Pepper Potato Chips Savoury Sesame Tuiles with Taramasalata Savoury Sesame Tuiles with Taramasalata Nigella Moonblush Tomatoes Nigella Moonblush Tomatoes Caramelised Camembert with Candied Macadamia Nuts Caramelised Camembert with Candied Macadamia Nuts

Picnic salads, noodles and vegetable dishes

Salads and fresh savoury sides

These salads and vegetable dishes are made for sharing, with hearty pasta, noodles, beans and potatoes alongside fresher fruit and vegetable combinations.

Potato Salad With Deviled Eggs Potato Salad With Deviled Eggs The Best Potato Salad With Bacon The Best Potato Salad With Bacon Easy Antipasto Salad for Parties Easy Antipasto Salad for Parties Creamy Egg Macaroni Salad Creamy Egg Macaroni Salad Borlotti Bean and Feta Salad Borlotti Bean and Feta Salad Watermelon and Feta Salad with Mint Watermelon and Feta Salad with Mint Olive Leaf Dolmades with Oregano, Olives and Pine Nuts Olive Leaf Dolmades with Oregano, Olives and Pine Nuts Nigella Sesame Peanut Noodles Nigella Sesame Peanut Noodles

Sweet picnic food

Cakes, pastries, pies and easy treats

Choose sturdy cakes, individual pastries, slices, confectionery and fruit treats that are simple to serve outdoors.

Peach Pie Peach Pie Strawberry Tarte Tatin Strawberry Tarte Tatin Blood Orange Friands Blood Orange Friands Rose Pear Tart with Frangipane and Red Wine Rose Pear Tart with Frangipane and Red Wine Crackling Crispy Apple Chips Crackling Crispy Apple Chips Strawberry Hand Pies Strawberry Hand Pies Cinnamon Sugar Coated Nuts Cinnamon Sugar Coated Nuts Rosewater and Pistachio Moroccan Rice Pudding Rosewater and Pistachio Moroccan Rice Pudding

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