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Mary Berry’s ultimate picnic menu

by Julia Pal

published on 26 June 2014, last updated on 27 June 2022

A lazy picnic on a sunny weekend is one of summer’s great pleasures, and if you’re planning an al fresco feast, Mary Berry’s ultimate picnic menu is all the inspiration you need. This selection of simple, easy-to-prepare dishes is guaranteed to please a crowd – just add some chilled wine and a comfy blanket.

Vegetable Tortilla

Vegetable Tortilla

from Classic

The perfect make-ahead dish, Mary’s vegetable tortilla will transport you from your local park to sunny Spain with every bite.

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Mary Berry

Roasted Vegetables with Feta

Roasted Vegetables with Feta

by Kilner

Packed with flavours of the Mediterranean, these roasted vegetables with feta can be easily boxed up for a picnic.

Spinach, Gruyère and ham quiche

Spinach, Gruyère and ham quiche

Creamy and satisfying, with bags of flavour, this quiche makes a perfect picnic nibble – and not a soggy bottom in sight.

Green Couscous Salad

Green Couscous Salad

A vibrant couscous dish to add freshness to your picnic spread.

Cherry and Almond Cake

Cherry and Almond Cake

by Mary Gwynn

Treat your fellow picnic revellers to Mary’s easy traybake, made with seasonal summer cherries.

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