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Basil, Ginger, Green Tea, Turmeric Cooler

This refreshing cooler has layers of delicate flavour and just a hint of sweetness. An infusion of basil, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and turmeric is combined with gently steeped green tea. Make this well in advance to allow time to chill the drink prior to the picnic. Keep it cold in an insulated container or cooler.

Broccoli and Carrot Slaw with Miso Dressing

This hearty salad has the soul of a stir-fry with flavours of garlic, soy, miso, ginger, and chilies. And it makes use of every part of the broccoli by including the flavourful stem. Edamame gives this fibre-rich salad a punch of protein. The best thing is that this slaw keeps well and gets richer in flavour as it’s stored in the fridge.

Aquafaba Pavlova with Mango, Mint, and Lime Coconut Cream

Mom is sure to love this sweet and sensational-looking dessert made with aquafaba meringue. The meringue’s crisp texture provides contrast with the fluffy whipped coconut cream, topped with mango purée and sweet mango chunks. Lime zest and mint bring everything together, while a dash of blue matcha makes the meringue’s interior a subtle surprise.

Chickpea Flatbread Sandwiches with Arugula, Pomegranate, and Chili Crisp

Sandwiches are a picnic essential, but these ones have a bit of a twist. These uncomplicated sandwiches are fresh and full of flavour made extra special with homemade flatbread studded with fragrant nigella seeds. The chickpea filling is dressed with olive oil, pomegranate molasses, honey, and chili crisp for a delicious and unexpected flavour that belies the simplicity of the preparation. You can find chili crisp in Asian or specialty grocery stores.

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Lemon Chicken and Greek Salad Skewers

The inspiration here is Greek Salad―but on a stick. We’ve added some savoury lemony garlic chicken packed with flavour so it’s delicious served cold. These skewers are packed full of veggies, which makes them easy to modify for those with dietary preferences. Just leave off the feta or the chicken for those who prefer veggies only. And while they’re delicious as is, the inclusion of a tzatziki-style dip adds an extra zing. To keep things on schedule, cook the chicken the day before or early in the morning of your picnic.

Cilantro and Pepita Salsa

Somewhere between a Mexican salsa macha and a pesto, this herby dip gets an earthy base of toasted pumpkin seeds, tempered by fresh cilantro, lots of zesty lime, and a dash of heat from jalapenos and red chilies. Served with seed crackers, bread, or fresh cut vegetables, this hearty dip will keep everyone going and is easy to pack and serve.

Skillet Cannellini Bean Eggplant Parmesan

An iconic dish that epitomizes the essence of Italian cuisine? Eggplant parmesan. While the genuine Italian connection to eggplant parmesan, or Melanzane alla Parmigiana, remains somewhat controversial, what is not contested is the gastronomic delight of tomato-bathed tender eggplant strewn in melty cheese. This skillet version does away with the battering and frying of individual eggplant slices in favour of composing the dish in a single pan to make it a more accessible weeknight dish. A popular food in Italian kitchens, cannellini beans add some heft and protein to the meal.

Miso Tofu Soba Bowls with Spicy Matcha Dressing

This satisfying plant-based bowl of nutrition brings together many cherished victuals of Japanese cuisine―nutty soba, vibrant matcha, earthy miso, and feisty wasabi. Baking the tofu that’s been slathered with a miso sauce yields cubes with a meaty texture and some flavourful caramelization. If you’re eating gluten free, you can find soba noodles that are made entirely of buckwheat flour, which is free of gluten. If you don’t have wasabi paste, you can spice up the dressing with chili sauce or cayenne.