Are you heading out for a picnic this weekend? You’ll have the tastiest picnic basket around with any of these delicious recipes; handily sliced tarts and quiches, sweet and crumbly biscuits and scones, and mouthwatering breads and sandwiches… You’ll want to take your lunch outside every weekend with this lot.
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Rice salad
Rice salad
This rice salad is perfect for hot summer days – it’s refreshing, crunchy and very simple to prepare.
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Tomato salad with creamed fetta
If transporting the salad, store the dressing and creamed fetta separately in airtight containers in a cooler bag. Keep refrigerated; dress salad and top with creamed fetta just before serving.
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Passionfruit yoghurt cupcakes
Passionfruit yoghurt cupcakes
So much to love about these tasty cupcakes. Passionfruit and yoghurt add a tangy twist that you wont forget and topped off with cream cheese icing.
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Brown rice and roast pumpkin salad
Brown rice and roast pumpkin salad
Bold flavours of roast pumpkin, maple syrup and soy sauce mix with brown rice and leafy greens to give your view of salads a pleasant refresher.
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Mini quiches
Mini quiches
With all the decadence of a miniature high tea treat you’ll enjoy the burst of flavour these bacon and capsicum quiches provide.
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Chocolate and raspberry tarts
Chocolate and raspberry tarts
Treat yourself to a decadent tart flavoured with raspberries and cream cheese.
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Roast pumpkin, spinach and fetta salad
Roast pumpkin, spinach and fetta salad
You’ll love this simple, yet perfectly balanced flavour combination.
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Creamy chicken and pasta salad
Creamy chicken and pasta salad
This classic recipe adds roasted pecans for a delightfully smoky crunch to your ideal workday lunch.
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Teriyaki chicken salad rolls
Teriyaki chicken salad rolls
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Greek salad lamb pitta pockets
Greek salad lamb pitta pockets
Healthy lunch pockets filled with tender lamb, fresh tomato and cucumber and a tasty whipped fetta spread. Perfect for your lunchbox or picnic.
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Spanakopita
Spanakopita
The classic combo of spinach and fetta, lightly spiced with nutmeg and dill and wrapped in flaky pastry creates this traditional Greek pie.
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Tomato and feta quiche
Tomato and fetta quiche
Fresh and light, this fetta and tomato quiche is perfect with a green salad for a complete meal.
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Egg and bacon pie
Egg and bacon pie
Egg plus bacon wrapped in flaky pastry = comfort food heaven. Great for a quick and easy dinner but perfectly acceptable for breakfast too.
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Caramelised onion and vintage cheddar pull-apart bread
Caramelised onion and vintage cheddar pull-apart bread
This pull-apart bread is filled with caramelised onions, chives and cheese to give it extra flavour, making it perfect to share with friends.
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Mixed berry muffins
Mixed berry muffins
Sweet muffins studded with tart, juicy berries and a brightened with fresh lemon zest are an adorable afternoon tea or delightful on-the-go treat.
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Creamy potato salad
A classic side dish for the Aussie barbecue, this creamy potato salad is also an excellent option for picnics and buffet lunches.
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Easy vanilla cupcakes
Easy vanilla cupcakes
It’s not a celebration without cake and these tiny treats are always a hit. Decorate them with different coloured icing and toppings for a one-of-a-kind spread.
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Broccoli and cheese hand pies
Broccoli and cheese hand pies
These cheesy, broccoli hand pies with a mustard zing are a great way to get the kids (and yourself) eating broccoli and loving it!
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Rye, honey and seed bread rolls
These nutritious rye, honey and seed pull-apart rolls are a delicious and healthy accompaniment with dinner – made with loads of tasty wholesome ingredients.
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Japanese omelette wraps
Japanese-marinated protein of your choice – chicken, tofu or prawn – wrapped up with rice, lettuce and sweet potato inside an egg omelette.
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Eggplant dip
Eggplant dip
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Charcuterie plate
Charcuterie plate
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Fruit salad with honey yoghurt
Fruit salad with honey yoghurt
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Roasted vegetable and goat’s cheese tart
Roasted vegetable and goat’s cheese tart
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Pizza muffins
Pizza muffins
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Barley, chicken and sesame slaw
Barley, chicken and sesame slaw
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Homemade sausage rolls
Our best homemade sausage rolls
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Vegetarian quiche recipes
Vegetarian quiche recipes
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Mushroom and tomato tarts
Mushroom and tomato tarts
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Buttermilk scones
Buttermilk scones
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Picnic loaf
Picnic loaf
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Vanilla slice
Vanilla slice
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Picnic baguettes
Picnic baguettes
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Rosemary and lamb foccacia
Rosemary and lamb foccacia
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Tomato chutney, bacon and cheddar muffins
Tomato chutney, bacon and cheddar muffins
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Perfect potato salad
Perfect potato salad
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Chocolate fudge biscuits
Chocolate fudge biscuits
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Lemonade scones
Lemonade scones
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