Chef Kenny Cumberland’s summer picnic recipes are perfect for picnickers of all ages.
When the sun is high, the grass is green, and the fam is ready for an outing, the last thing you want is to work too hard to get ready. Chef Kenny Cumberland of Bistro to Go helps us crack the code on outdoor dining with six summer picnic recipes that are flavorful, fuss-free, and ready for wherever the day takes you. Oh: they’re also delicious! Cumberland’s creations check all the boxes for a great picnic. He leans into fresh, seasonal ingredients without requiring any last-minute prep or fragile components that wilt under pressure. They travel beautifully, hold up happily in a cooler, and land on a blanket looking just as good as they did in the kitchen. “A great picnic should feel effortless,” says Cumberland. “Good ingredients do the work for you.”
What’s Delicious? Kenny Cumberland’s Summer Picnic Recipes
Mexican Street Cornbread
Topped with a flavorful crumble and drizzled with lime crema.
Grain Bowl
With a honey and white balsamic dressing.
Polish Pigs in a Blanket
Let kielbasa and sauerkraut inspire you.
Honey Sriracha Chicken Sliders
A toss-up between sweet and spicy with a shredded chicked base.
Chia Tea Cake Cups
Featuring a homemade blueberry whipped cream.
Earl Gray and Blueberry Punch
A thirst-quenching cold brew tea punch.
Recipes by Chef Kenny Cumberland
Story by Keith Recker
Photography by Dave Bryce
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