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Picnics

Shortbread Lemon Bars

Shortbread Lemon Bars are a combination of buttery, tender shortbread and a silky tart lemon curd, wrapped up into one delicious dessert you’ll want to make for your family.

American, Bars and Cookies, Desserts, Picnics, Pies, Cobblers and Tarts

We love this Classic Chicken Salad Spread that’s perfect for spring or summer luncheons, picnics, or even tea parties! It’s based on a family recipe with a few tweaks, including the addition of pimento, chopped pickles, AND pickle juice. So good!

American, Cooking w/ Kids, Family Recipes, Picnics, Sandwiches, Tea Party

Peanut Butter Treats

Peanut Butter Treats are perfect for summertime snacks, and especially good to make with kids. Crunchy, chewy, and sweetly flavored with peanut butter. Yum! This is a fun and easy recipe that everyone loves.

American, Bars and Cookies, Cooking w/ Kids, Family Recipes, Gluten-Free, Picnics, Snacks

Fresh Tart Rhubarb Pie

When I was a girl, my mom made Fresh Tart Rhubarb Pie from the rhubarb she grew in her garden. It was green, very sweet, very juicy, and so delicious. Paired with her flaky pie dough, it was always a hit. And still is today. …

American, Desserts, Family Recipes, Picnics, Pies, Cobblers and Tarts

White Chocolate Cherry Cookies

These White Chocolate Cherry Cookies are perfect for spring, special occasions or even for Valentine’s Day!

American, Bars and Cookies, Holiday, Holiday Baking, Nuts, Picnics, Snacks

Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies remind me of the oatmeal cookies my grandma used to make as a school cook. She made the most wonderful cookies. When I was a girl, my grandma worked as a school cook at Hutton Elementary in Chanute, Kansas. Before I was …

American, Bars and Cookies, Holiday, Holiday Baking, My Favorites, Picnics, Potluck, Snacks

Granny’s Macaroni Salad

Every family probably has a Macaroni Salad recipe. And if not, you can always buy some at your grocery store deli. Our recipe comes from my husband’s side of the family. Granny’s Macaroni Salad was one of the first recipes I nabbed from her.

American, Family Recipes, Pasta Dishes, Pasta Salad, Picnics, Potluck, Salads

Antipasto Rotini Salad

Antipasto Rotini Salad is an easy recipe to make for your family this summer. Perfect for a family barbecue, picnic, or church potluck. The first time I tried this salad was probably back when I was in high school. Many years ago. But at the …

Italian, Pasta Salad, Picnics, Potluck, Salads

Broccoli Raisin Salad

Broccoli Raisin Salad is one of my favorites. I love the combination of fresh broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese, and raisins all tied together in a creamy dressing. Yum! My husband and I live close to both of our families. So when we have gatherings, we …

American, Family Recipes, Holiday, Picnics, Salads, Vegetable Salads