picnic-recipes

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A picnic spread for every appetite

These outdoor picnic recipes make for a tempting al fresco feast for every appetite!

4 recipes to enjoy outside al fresco!

Enjoy longer, lighter days with four al fresco favourites, for an impressive garden party spread.

Harissa and yogurt marinated chicken drumsticks

40 Mins

SERVES 6

So grabbable and easy to make ahead, dunk in a herby dip with a hint of spice.

Summer berry traybake

45 Mins

SERVES 9

The best of the season’s fruits in tasty little blonde squares of sweetness.

Cheddar and marmite sausage rolls

45 Mins

SERVES 12

Add not-so-secret ingredients to these bites and watch them disappear…

Stromboli

45 Mins

SERVES 8

Bagsy your place on the blanket to get close to this Italian masterpiece.

Watermelon, cucumber and feta salad

10 Mins

SERVES 6

Retreat from the heat and refresh with a fine-looking sweet and salty dish.

Welshcakes

50 Mins

SERVES 30

With a soft yet crumbly texture and fruity, subtly spiced flavour, Welshcakes are a true taste of tradition. This recipe dates from the mid-19th century, when coal miners in South Wales took them to work as a pocket sized treat – and they’re still popular in the region today.

Just Wholefoods Trifle Slices

1 Hour 30 Mins

SERVES 10

These delicious trifle slices are the perfect treat. Made using our very own Strawberry Jelly and delicious Vanilla Custard Powder.