Chicken Chile Verde

A big party hit that’s easy to make ahead of time.

Three-Bean Salad

A perennial picnic favorite that’s crunchy, briny, and sweet all at once.

Smoked Paprika Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp

The combination of pork and paprika gives these shrimp bites a flavor reminiscent of chorizo.

Flank Steak Salad with Arugula

Hearty yet healthy, this salad has black beans, black-eyed peas, red onions, and sweet bell peppers.

Mini Éclairs with Meyer Lemon Filling

Tiny pastries laced with tart lemon cream.

Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

Spice-rubbed meat with sweet cherries in an easy, quick preparation.

Braised Red Cabbage with Bacon

A great side dish that can be made the day before and gets even better with time.

Make Your Own Jerky

Homemade jerky takes little more than patience.

Chicken Parmesan

The dish that defines Italian American food.

Savory Onion and Leek Tart

Inspired by the Alsatian flammenküche, this dish is an homage to cuisine from German-speaking Europe.

Italian Deli Blowout Sandwich

Loaded with salumi, mozzarella, and artichokes, this sandwich is an Italian deli on a roll.

Chocolate Ganache Tart

A classic bittersweet chocolate tart in a vanilla-bean shortbread crust, with cherry-vodka sauce.

Basic Pancakes

Just as easy as the boxed version but way tastier.

Barley with Mushrooms and Green Beans

Hearty and healthy, this side dish is begging to be served with a piece of seared meat.

Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken

Heavenly either hot from the oven or cold, buttermilk fried chicken is a staple at any self-respecting summer picnic.