Celebrate the warm weather by sharing a leisurely lunch with friends. Designed for portability, our do-ahead menu includes fried chicken sandwiches, assorted cold salads and picnic-perfect desserts—peach tartlets plus individual blueberry-lemon cakes baked in Weck jars. Head to your favorite outdoor spot, spread out a blanket and savor a delicious summer meal.
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Ad Hoc Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Coleslaw
Creamy Potato Salad
Summer Succotash
Green Bean Salad with Sweet and Sour Mustard Vinaigrette
Bread and Butter Pickles
Individual Blueberry-Lemon Cakes
Puff Pastry Peach Tartlets