Planning a family reunion picnic? This lineup of 37 tried-and-true recipes is exactly what you need to keep everyone coming back for seconds (and thirds!). From creamy chicken salad and slow-cooked baked beans to grilled corn, deviled eggs, and pulled pork sliders, this collection is full of crowd-pleasing favorites made for sharing. You’ll find light, refreshing sides like tomato and cucumber salads, zesty dips, flavorful wings, and sweet summer treats like strawberry shortcake and angel food cake with berries. Everything is easy to make, perfect for prepping ahead, and built to impress—so go ahead and explore them all to make your next big gathering unforgettable.

Chicken Salad With Mayonnaise

extra creamy chicken salad on rye bread
Chicken Salad With Mayonnaise. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This delicious chicken salad recipe is quick and easy to make, with creamy mayonnaise dressing, crunchy celery, and tender chicken perfectly seasoned for a quick lunch or picnic spread! Ready in 15 minutes!
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Grilled Corn in a Husk

Corn on the cob that has just gotten off the grill
Grilled Corn in a Husk. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Nothing says summer like grilling and corn on the cob, so this Grilled Corn In Husk with a BBQ coffee rub is the essence of summer flavors all combined with the punch of coffee, grilled bbq flavors, and a pinch of heat.
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Corn Salad

A vibrant bowl of colorful corn salad sits on a red plate. The salad includes yellow corn kernels mixed with diced red peppers, onions, and fresh herbs. A sprig of basil and parsley garnish the dish. A yellow and white striped napkin is beside the plate.
Corn Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This simple-to-make fresh corn salad recipe is a delicious and colorful side dish or salad. The combination of fresh corn, multicolored diced sweet peppers, and onions, all tossed in a slightly sweet tangy dressing, will be a hit at your next dinner.
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Pulled Pork Sliders with Sauce

Pork sliders on Hawaiian buns with extra barbecue sauce and melted cheese
Pulled Pork Sliders with Sauce. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The recipe takes you through the steps of preparing the shredded pulled pork sliders. There is also a secret sandwich sauce that adds a delightful creamy flavor, perfectly complementing the meat. The best part is this is an easy make-ahead.
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Potato Salad

A bowl of creamy potato salad with diced potatoes, topped with a sprinkle of paprika. A wooden spoon is partially visible next to the bowl.
Potato Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Amish potato salad brings a sweet-and-tangy twist to your summer side dish lineup. It’s creamy, nostalgic, and downright delicious. With tender potatoes coated in a creamy, sweet-and-tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard, every bite is a delicious balance of comfort and zing.
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Baked Beans

Baked beans with bacon on top
Baked Beans. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The best homemade slow cooker Boston baked beans are made with molasses, brown sugar, and plenty of chunks of bacon for an unforgettable flavor and perfect texture. Easily cooked in the Crock Pot, this easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and bubbles away all afternoon. Sweet, savory beans are easier than you thought, and come together perfectly every time.
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Pico de Gallo

A bowl of fresh salsa sits on a wooden surface, filled with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and sprinkled with chili flakes. Scattered cilantro leaves and chili flakes surround the bowl, adding to the rustic presentation.
Pico de Gallo. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

It’s quick and easy to learn how to make this Spicy Pico de Gallo using simple fresh ingredients. Pico De Gallo is a low-calorie condiment that adds a punch of authentic Mexican flavor to just about any Mexican meal.
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Strawberry Shortcake With Bisquick

A layered strawberry shortcake on a white plate. The dessert features biscuit layers with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, topped with a strawberry and mint leaf. The background is a light pink striped cloth.
Strawberry Shortcake With Bisquick. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Bisquick strawberry shortcake is a sweet, nostalgic dessert that’s quick and crowd-pleasing. Made with tender Bisquick biscuits, juicy strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream, this treat is perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight indulgence. Enjoy it with family or share it with friends for an easy, heartwarming dessert that celebrates hospitality.
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Summer Pasta Salad With Peaches

A bowl of pasta salad with chopped peaches, cherry tomatoes, herbs, pine nuts, and black pepper. A whole peach and a light blue cloth napkin are beside the bowl on the table. this for later
Summer Pasta Salad With Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This refreshing summer salad is made with fresh peach slices, sweet corn, juicy grape tomatoes, pine nuts, and your favorite pasta.
Get the Recipe: Summer Pasta Salad With Peaches

Baked Chicken Wings Dry Rub

dry rub wings in oven
Baked Chicken Wings Dry Rub. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for a quick tasty way to make crispy oven baked chicken wings? The secret is this easy, dry rub chicken wings recipe along with a few tips and tricks I will share with you.
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Tomato Salad

cherry salad with vinaigrette
Tomato Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

If you need a quick and easy salad that reminds you of summer then try this Fresh Tomato Salad With Italian Herbs.
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Masters Egg Salad Sandwich

egg salad masters recipe
Masters Egg Salad Sandwich. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Creamy, simple, and ideal for making sandwiches or sliders. The Masters Egg Salad Sandwich is a cherished tradition at the Augusta National Golf Club, known for its simplicity and delightful flavor.
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Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip

buffalo chicken dip
Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy buffalo chicken dip recipe features juicy rotisserie chicken, three types of cheeses, hot sauce, and seasonings, all combined to create a creamy party dip appetizer perfect for game day. 
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Crowd-Favorite Strawberry Angel Food Cake

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
Crowd-Favorite Strawberry Angel Food Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy no-bake strawberry dessert brings bright summer flavor to your Memorial Day celebration—light, fruity, and perfect for warm-weather get-togethers.
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Classic Summer Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with green peas, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, served in a white dish on a yellow surface.
Classic Summer Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

One of my fondest summer time salads growing up in Indiana was my grandma’s Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd. It’s summer time comfort food, which is great for dinners, picnics or to take to pot lucks.
Get the Recipe: Classic Summer Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd

Most Flavorful Deviled Eggs

A white plate with seven deviled eggs, each topped with a smooth yellow filling and garnished with small green parsley leaves. The plate sits on a soft yellow cloth.
Most Flavorful Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make the creamiest and most flavorful deviled eggs with cream cheese using this easy recipe. Made with cream cheese for extra richness, these deviled eggs are a timeless favorite that guests will come back for again and again.
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Summertime Farro Salad

Some are farro with fresh peas and herbs
Summertime Farro Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Summer Farro Salad is an easy salad made with hearty farro, olive oil, lemon juice, zucchini, peas, pesto, and freshly chopped parsley.
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Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwich

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Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwich. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make the Masters Pimento Cheese Recipe. This creamy, tangy pimento cheese sandwich is perfect for any golf fan or Southern food lover.
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Tomato Panzanella Bread Salad

cherry tomato bread salad
Tomato Panzanella Bread Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy Panzanella Bread Salad is loaded with crusty bread, cherry tomatoes, green olives, capers, fresh basil, then lightly tossed with olive oil dressing.
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Creamy & Festive Macaroni Salad

A large bowl filled with creamy macaroni salad, featuring corn, red kidney beans, chopped peppers, and herbs. A lime wedge and wooden spice bowls are in the background, with another bowl of salad slightly out of focus.
Creamy & Festive Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re looking for a side dish that’s bursting with flavor, Mexican Macaroni Salad is just the recipe to add a little fiesta to your table. This isn’t your average macaroni salad, my friend. It’s a vibrant twist on the classic, combining a creamy, tangy dressing with crisp, fresh vegetables and just the right kick of spice. The result? A dish that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying—perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or a simple family dinner.
Get the Recipe: Creamy & Festive Macaroni Salad

Grape and Chicken Salad

A close-up of chicken salad in a white bowl, featuring shredded chicken, halved red grapes, chopped celery, and creamy dressing. Slices of whole grain bread are visible in the background.
Grape and Chicken Salad. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

A light and fruity option perfect on croissants or crackers. This chicken salad with grapes is a perfect blend of sweet and savory! Tender chicken pairs with juicy grapes, crisp celery, and a creamy dressing for a dish that’s both flavorful and easy to make.
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Mac and Cheese

Crock-Pot macaroni and cheese being scooped with a spoon
Mac and Cheese. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the picnic. This cheesy mac and cheese is ultra creamy and the perfect pairing for mains.
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Classic Cucumber Onion Salad

A close-up of a creamy cucumber salad garnished with fresh dill. The salad includes cucumber slices mixed with a creamy dressing, accented by bits of red onion. A wooden spoon rests on the side.
Classic Cucumber Onion Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make a crisp, creamy cucumber onion salad! With thinly sliced cucumbers, onions, and sour cream, makes a quick side dish.
Get the Recipe: Classic Cucumber Onion Salad

Chili Hot Dog Topping (Southern Recipe)

Chili on top of hot dogs in a bun with cheese sprinkled on top
Chili Hot Dog Topping (Southern Recipe). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Take your hot dogs to the next level with this beer-infused chili. Loaded with beef, black-eyed peas, and bold spices—it’s a BBQ crowd-pleaser.
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French Onion Dip

french onion dip
French Onion Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This homemade French onion dip recipe is a classic dip that’s always a hit! It takes less than 5 minutes to whip up a bowl of this rich and creamy dip using everyday pantry staples and fresh sour cream.
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Barbecue Chicken Wings

bbq chicken wings with sauce brushed on
Barbecue Chicken Wings. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Craving finger-licking wings without the hassle? These zesty 3-ingredient BBQ chicken wings come together in a snap and pack bold flavor—perfect for your Memorial Day cookout spread.
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Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey & Lemon Dressing

A bowl of fruit salad containing strawberries, apples, grapes, kiwi, and pear, garnished with pomegranate seeds. A lemon half, a bowl of honey, and a spoon are placed around the bowl on a white surface.
Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey & Lemon Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

End your meal on a refreshing note with this vibrant fruit salad—light, juicy, and bursting with summer flavors. This vibrant fruit salad with a zesty honey-lemon dressing is a refreshing mix of apples, kiwis, strawberries, and more!
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Tasty Ham and Cheese Croissants

A plate of golden-brown croissant sandwiches filled with ham and melted cheese. The croissants are sprinkled with poppy seeds. A blue and white striped cloth is partially visible on the side.
Tasty Ham and Cheese Croissants. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This ham and cheese croissants recipe is perfect for a party or big family gathering. Start by whipping up a quick homemade honey mustard in just 2 minutes. Then, assemble the croissants on a large sheet pan, toast them in the oven, and enjoy warm, melty sandwiches topped with a honey-poppy seed glaze.
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Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips
Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Hot, cheesy, and packed with flavor—this classic dip is a guaranteed hit for picnic full of snackers. This creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip only takes 10 minutes to prep and will be hot and bubbly when your guests arrive.
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Creamy Classic Deviled Eggs

A plate of deviled eggs is arranged neatly, each with a creamy orange filling and a sprinkle of paprika on top. The background features stacked white plates and a white cloth.
Creamy Classic Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A timeless snack that’s always welcome—these deviled eggs come together with just a few ingredients and big flavor. These creamy, tangy little bites of goodness combine hard-boiled eggs with a few basic ingredients like mayonnaise and yellow mustard.
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Crab Pinwheels (Easy Freeze & Bake)

Crab pinwheels with hot cheese and crab meat wrapped in flour tortilla.
Crab Pinwheels (Easy Freeze & Bake). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These crab pinwheels are a great finger food for parties and freezer friendly, too! Rolled in a flour tortilla, the crab filling combines canned crab meat, softened cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, diced red bell pepper, and Creole seasoning. Bake the bite-size pinwheels until golden brown and bubbling. Serve hot and fresh out of the oven.
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Vibrant & Fresh Tropical Coleslaw Salad

Mexican coleslaw with pieces of pineapple
Vibrant & Fresh Tropical Coleslaw Salad. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet flavors of pineapple, fresh cilantro, and onion make a tangy-flavored coleslaw that everyone will love. Tossed with a fresh dressing made with classic Mexican seasonings, jalapeno, and garlic, and this will easily become one of your favorite slaw recipes.
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Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes Crockpot Casserole

cracker barrel hash brown
Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes Crockpot Casserole. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy side dish your whole family will love, then you need to make this Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes in Crock Pot recipe. It will only take you 10 minutes to prep and then your crock pot does all the work from there.
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Easy Honey & Lemon Pepper Wings

A tray of seasoned chicken wings with lemon slices is placed on white parchment paper. The tray rests on a yellow checked cloth, creating a bright, appetizing display.
Easy Honey & Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

These sweet and savory wings come out crispy and glazed—perfect for finger food fans and party tables alike. Crispy, oven-baked recipe lemon pepper wings are coated in a sweet, sticky honey glaze, making the perfect dish for game nights, family gatherings, or an easy weeknight dinner.
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Easy Lobster Corn Fritters

Lobster corn critters on a plate and spicy aioli sauce in a small bowl with lemon zest and chopped green onion.
Easy Lobster Corn Fritters. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

These tender fritters combine sweet corn and lobster for a Southern-style appetizer that feels special but is easy to prep in batches.
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Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe

Close-up of a creamy macaroni salad in a wooden bowl, garnished with chopped herbs and freshly ground black pepper. The macaroni is coated in a rich, white dressing. A wooden spoon is partially visible on the side.
Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

A Southern-style macaroni salad made with a creamy mayo, sour cream and dijon mustard dressing. Mix with cheddar cheese to finish, and served chilled.
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Deviled-Egg Potato Salad

A plate of creamy potato salad topped with two halved boiled eggs and sprinkled with paprika. The salad contains diced potatoes and green vegetables, all mixed together in a thick dressing.
Deviled-Egg Potato Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Deviled Eggs and Potato Salad are combined into this ultimate Deviled Egg Potato Salad recipe! Perfect as a spring or summer side dish.
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35 Easy Desserts Anyone Can Make (Yes, Even You!)

Close-up of hands breaking a chocolate chip cookie in half. The cookie is golden-brown with melted chocolate chips inside, showcasing a gooey texture.
35 Easy Desserts Anyone Can Make (Yes, Even You!). Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Making dessert has never been easier! No special skills, fancy ingredients, or hours in the kitchen—just quick, delicious desserts anyone can make. Even if you’ve never baked before, you’ll be whipping up rich brownies, no-bake cheesecakes, and irresistible dump cakes in no time! From gooey s’mores brownies and creamy millionaire pie to 5-minute chocolate mug cake and easy peach cobbler. Each recipe is designed for maximum flavor with minimal effort, so you can enjoy homemade desserts without the fuss. Find your next favorite sweet fix! Get All The Recipes: 35 Easy Desserts Anyone Can Make (Yes, Even You!)