During the warm summer months, you're always on the go. Take your food with you! Prepare these easy recipes at home, then store them in your cooler to take on the road, to the park, or wherever your travels take you. Want more eats to go? Check out these
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Turkey-Potato Hand Pies
An American take on the samosa (a stuffed pastry snack popular in Asia), these hand pies are a delicious main course for dinner, but are also party-perfect. Simply cut them into smaller triangles and stuff and bake as directed.
Recipe: Turkey-Potato Hand Pies
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Fried Chicken with Spicy Raspberry Honey
The perfect fried-chicken sidekick: this spicy-sweet raspberry dipping sauce. To save two hours, serve wings only (they marinate faster).
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Caesar Pasta Salad
This colorful, veggie-rich pasta salad features a vegetarian Caesar dressing that's sure to please everyone — perfect for a spring or summer picnic.
Recipe: Caesar Pasta Salad
Related: Don't Sweat It: Cold Noodle Salads for Hot Summer Days
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Cold Avocado Soup
Cool and velvety smooth, this delicious soup is the perfect way to start a leisurely summer dinner. It even packs well for a picnic. For an extra fillip of taste (and panache), top the dish with a colorful sprinkle of watermelon-radish and mint sprigs. Or stir in fresh lump crabmeat or strips of toasted tortillas with a dollop of sour cream.
Recipe: Cold Avocado Soup
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Antipasto Pasta Salad
Sweet and tender sundried tomatoes, crisp veggies, and salty proscuitto compliment each other perfectly in this classic recipe for an antipasto-inspired pasta salad.
Recipe: Antipasto Pasta Salad
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Blue-Ribbon Potato Salad
A creamy scoop of Blue-Ribbon Potato Salad goes well with any straightforward diner-style sandwich. We used russet potatoes in this salad, but you can use a mix of small red new and baby Yukon Gold potatoes for a colorful alternative.
Recipe: Blue-Ribbon Potato Salad
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Corned Beef and Pumpernickel Sandwiches with Pickled Mustard
This sure-to-please dish is easy to prepare and travels well. To save time, omit the chopped pickles and stir in your favorite relish.
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Herbed Chicken and Hot-Pepper Sandwiches
Dishes like this herbed chicken and hot-pepper sandwich are perfect for tailgating or a picnic because they're easy to eat — no need for utensils.
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Strawberry Hand Pies
This easy-to-hold dessert combines strawberries, confectioners' sugar, and jam to create a sweet and fruity taste.
Recipe: Strawberry Hand Pies
Related: Gorgeous, Mouthwatering Summer Pies
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Little Cherry Pies
These 5-inch mini cherry pies are perfect for a summer picnic or dinner party.
Recipe: Little Cherry Pies
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Greek White Sangria
Serve a refreshing white wine sangria at your summer party. Apricot nectar sets this punch apart from traditional sangria.
Recipe: Greek White Sangria