There’s something special about being outside while eating. Doesn’t everything taste better when you’re sprawled out on the grass, blue sky above? With the weather warming up, it’s time to get out your picnic basket! This menu pulls from the earth’s rich bounty of plants with plenty of choices to suit everyone on your picnic blanket.

Picnics are a wonderful way to get away from the everyday; you can embrace the simplicity of the food, allowing time to connect with friends and family.

The informal nature of picnicking removes barriers that sometimes go with dining. The lack of a rigid structure can also be helpful for allowing you to provide a diverse menu with choices for everyone. It’s about great food, connecting with friends, and relaxation. One of the best things about picnics is that, by the time you get to your favourite al fresco spot, most of the hard work is done―just unpack, relax, graze, and linger.

While we can’t guarantee the weather, we’re sure these six recipes for scrumptious packable fare will make your picnic a delicious success.

These recipes were originally published in the April 2025 issue of alive magazine.