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Cucumber-Mango Salsa

Submitted by: Chrissy

This is a salsa my friend from Trinidad taught me when I was in the navy. We serve this at all Super Bowl parties and picnics in our family! Delish!

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Wonderful mixture of beans and sausage in a tomato sauce, slowly cooked and really tasty. Maureen had a Labor Day picnic for our block every year and always made these beans. Everyone always looked forward to having this sidedish with dinner.

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Bebop Baked Beans

Provided by: Taste of Home

Timeless baked beans are still favorites at picnics and casual gatherings, just like they were back in the '50s. For my theme party, I jazzed up canned pork and beans with bacon, green pepper and barbecue sauce. It's a simple recipe with down-home taste. -Judy Nix, Toccoa, Georgia

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Sunny Orange Lemonade

Provided by: Taste of Home

Here's a beverage that'll really hit the spot. Filled with tangy goodness, it'll quench your thirst any time of year. 'I like to use tree-ripened lemons and oranges that are so abundant here in Florida,' notes Martha Schwartz from Sarasota. 'It's a must for beach picnics.'

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Bacon Broccoli Salad

Provided by: Taste of Home

Here in the hot Florida sun, we appreciate refreshing no-fuss salads like this. It's a popular side dish at church potlucks and picnics.

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German Apple Cake

Provided by: Taste of Home

'My mother made this cake for me and my brothers during our childhood,' says Edie DeSpain, a field editor from Logan, Utah. 'It's excellent anytime of the year for potlucks or picnics.'

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Nana's Southern Pickled Peaches

Submitted by: BLUEROWZE

Old Southern favorite. Great on picnics with cucumber sandwiches or at Sunday supper.

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Chocolate Chip Date Cake

Provided by: Taste of Home

'I remember begging my mother to make this moist cake back in the '50s,' says Kathy Frees from Fergus Falls, Minnesota. 'Instead of sticky frosting, it's covered with sugar and nuts and is a wonderful treat to take along on picnics.'

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Overnight Vegetable Salad

Provided by: Taste of Home

Frozen mixed vegetables and canned kidney beans blend beautifully in this fresh-tasting salad that's tossed in a zippy sweet-sour dressing. Shirley Doyle of Mt. Prospect, Illinois shared this make-ahead dish that's sure to please at your next picnic or potluck.

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French Watermelon

Submitted by: PAUL

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Watermelon, vodka, sugar, and fresh mint are all you need to make this fun summertime recipe.

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Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan

Submitted by: Duncan

The nutty flavor of farro grain balances with the salty Parmesan and tart cranberries in this tasty salad. Plan ahead, farro needs to soak overnight.

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Country Poppy Seed Cake

Provided by: Taste of Home

Poppies are our state flower, and each spring the fields in this area are a brilliant orange mass of poppies. That's when we make this poppy seed cake. It's especially fitting when we picnic where the poppies are plentiful.

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Basil Bean Salad

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I had a recipe for three-bean salad and added garbanzo beans for taste and color. It soon became my father and father-in-law's favorite - that made me happy since 'the moms' are excellent cooks. Now for picnics, I'm asked to 'bring the beans'. -Ruth Ann Ramuscak, Merrillville, Indiana

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Carrot-Cauliflower Salad

Submitted by: Leslie H

Living In: Orange, California, USA

Made in minutes, this easy salad pairs cauliflower florets and shredded carrots with a mayonnaise dressing seasoned with Italian dressing mix.

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Spicy Chipotle Turkey Wraps

Submitted by: messy_jessie

Turkey, Monterey jack cheese, avocado, and a semi-homemade spread are wrapped up in a whole wheat flour tortilla for a quick and easy lunch. Make the chipotle mayo as spicy as you like by adding more or less chipotle chile.

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Roasted Pepper Tart

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For a picnic, I whisked this tart out of the oven, wrapped it in foil and headed out. My friends were surprised and delighted when they tasted it. --Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

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Pork and Spinach Salad

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My family enjoys picnics anytime of year--especially in the spring. To get in the mood for warmer weather, I serve this hearty main-dish salad. You just can't beat a salad that tastes great and is good for you, too. --Marian Pratt Sequim, Washington

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Chicago Macaroni Salad

Submitted by: Lisa Anne

Home Town: Denver, Colorado, USA

Living In: Castle Rock, Colorado, USA

A bright and colorful pasta salad made with salad macaroni (small, tube-shaped pasta), with lots of broccoli, Cheddar cheese, and olives, is perfect for a potluck, picnic, or light supper. It was handed down from a grandma, so you know it's good.

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Brown Rice Belgian Endive Salad

Submitted by: kekadu

Brown rice is tossed with endive and onion to make this filling salad. Add your favorite fruit for variety.

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Fruit Pizza Trifles To Go

Submitted by: lovestohost

A layer of sweetened cream cheese is topped with chopped fresh fruit, then crumbled cookies. Served in clear plastic cups, these pretty fruit trifles can be assembled at your picnic or as a do-it-yourself snack in the kitchen!

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