Packable Beach and Picnic Recipes

Packable Beach and Picnic Recipes

The Wirecutter Show · 2025-07-04
15:10

Tanya Sichynsky, an editor for New York Times Food and Cooking sections, and editor of The Veggie newsletter, shares her ideas for the best hot-weather-friendly foods to pack for the beach, a picnic, or any outdoor adventure. Plus, surprising hacks for keeping them cool.

If you missed our prior episode on beach gear, go back and listen for tips on coolers that will keep your lunch cold all day.

Recipes we recommend:

Easy Chickpea SaladD.I.Y. Vegan MayoHot Dogs With Pico de Gallo Extra Green Pasta Salad (use our top pick immersion blender to make it: Braun MultiQuick 7 Immersion Hand Blender MQ7035)Vegan ‘Cheesy’ PopcornHam and Jam SandwichFresh Ranch DipDill Pickle Tzatziki

Additional reading:

Check out more of Tanya’s recommendations in her article covering 24 Easy-to-Pack Recipes for Summer Picnics, Beach Days and More.Learn more about Tanya’s gear picks: The Veggie's Editor Dishes on Her Favorite Kitchen Tools The Best Coolers

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