Throw in some grated carrots and cucumbers for texture and you have an easy picnic side. Tuck into more hearty egg salad ...

If you’re picnic location has grills and you’re planning to cook burgers and hot dogs, you’ll need those grilling utensils, too. Keeping hot food warm is fairly easy as long as you keep it ...

Dips are another failsafe alternative to sandwiches at a picnic. Cut up a variety of crudités before you leave and store everything in separate containers in a cool bag. Just add nachos.