Plan a winter picnic

Head out for a day in the snow with these recipes to warm you up and keep you going

By Cottage Life

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Get out the baskets and thermoses—just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean picnics are off the table. Pack up these tasty recipes and hit the trails with some foods that will warm you up and give you energy for the hike home.

Here’s a tip: fill thermoses with boiling water for two minutes, then empty the water and fill with your soups or hot beverages. This keeps the contest warmer for longer so your soups and hot cocoa will be toasty warm when you’re ready for a snack.


Creamy Corn Chowder

Creamy Corn Chowder

At serving time, top this cheery soup with a small handful of popcorn, more fun and less work than predictable croutons. Just be...

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Sweet-and-Sour Meatloaf Sandwiches

Sweet-and-Sour Meatloaf Sandwiches

These classic comfort-food sandwiches are as delicious warm out of the oven as they are on the trail—chilled, sliced, and tucked...

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Oaxacan-Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

Oaxacan-Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

In Mexico, hot chocolate is often whisked until frothy using a hand-turned wooden beater. A brisk mixing with a spoon may be all...

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Cuban Black Bean Soup

Bringing a garnish along on a picnic may seem fussy, but since eating is also a visual experience, why leave your soup undressed...

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Ham and Brie Turnovers

These turnovers were inspired by Latin American empanadas, the handy individual meat pies of Spanish origin. Perfect for a tidy...

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Chocolate-Eclipsed Macaroons

Chocolate-Eclipsed Macaroons

These drop cookies are a delicious way to fortify your energy on the trail with their combo of dried fruit, nuts, grains, and...

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