Boat Food Ideas and Lake Day Snacks for Summer

This Cajun Snack Mix recipe is the ultimate bold and spicy snack to serve anytime! From game day, parties, Holidays, and more, this party mix is a favorite with everyone!

Whatever you choose to call these peanut butter and jelly sushi rolls is completely up to you. I just know that they have become one of our favorite after school snacks! They’re so good and super easy to make!

Did you know that making Homemade Kettle Corn is super easy? All you need is a microwave for this simple & delicious kettle corn recipe. So good! Just pop before your boat trip and put in a baggie to enjoy as a lake day snack,

These easy everything bagel cream cheese peppers are the perfect appetizer for game day or any time. Here’s how to make them!

Tzatziki is hard to pronounce but so easy to put together. This Greek condiment uses simple ingredients and is fresh, healthy and delicious, a true crowd-pleaser. Use it as a sauce with grilled meats, sandwiches, gyros, tacos, and salads. It's also a great dip with pita chips and raw vegetable platters.

Mediterranean bean salad packs chickpeas, white beans, your favorite Mediterranean vegetables and feta cheese into one healthy salad and is topped with a light lemony dressing. This works perfectly as a side dish to a meal, or as a lunch or light dinner main, served with pita bread and hummus.

Treat yourself to this delicious mini strawberry shortcake in a jar. It’s super-easy to make and always tastes great. Whether you’re looking for portable mini desserts for Mother’s Day, summer picnics, showers, potlucks, summer BBQs, cookouts, and spring gatherings, or you just want a strawberry and whipped cream-based dessert, you can’t go wrong with this strawberry shortcake recipe.

Pressed Italian picnic sandwiches aren’t just for picnics. Yes, they are great for summer picnics because they travel well, but they’re also amazing for lunch when you want to treat your tastebuds to an authentic taste of Italy. Make these Italian picnic sandwiches and you’re sure to love all the incredible flavors in every bite. They’re generously filled with meats, pickled veggies, olive spread, cheese, and more. These pressed sandwiches are sure to satisfy even the hungriest belly!

Turkey Cheddar Lunch Roll Ups make the best lunch, appetizer or snack that everyone will love! Soft tortillas are spread with cream cheese, turkey slices, lettuce and cheddar cheese slices.These are fun and perfect to add to your kid’s lunch boxes!

This Classic Italian Sub Sandwich packed with a combination of traditional Italian meats, provolone cheese, fresh veggies, and zesty condiments on a sub sandwich roll is the perfect sandwich!

This iconic sandwich boasts cheese, pimento and all the wonderful spices and seasonings that bring out the rich creamy filling beautifully. A pimento cheese sandwich is versatile and just as delicious served for lunch as they are at a picnic, potluck supper or any other occasion. If you love cheese, you will love this wonderful take on the classic cheese sandwich.

Looking for a flavor-packed side dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious? Look no further than this creamy chipotle coleslaw.

Easy tacos in a bag recipe to feed a crowd.

These Italian Grinder Sliders are a flavor-packed mini version of the classic grinder sandwich that you can whip up in just 30 minutes! It starts with sweet Hawaiian rolls filled with layers of deli meats and melty cheese topped with a savory glaze that adds an irresistible touch. Then, take it up a notch with a homemade grinder salad topping featuring a tangy dressing that pairs perfectly with the sweet roll.

Sip your way to refreshment with a classic Starbucks Lemonade! A perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, this vibrant and zesty beverage is the ultimate thirst quencher. Save money with a DIY lemonade and enjoy a refreshing drink any time you have a craving.

You can now enjoy NYC Bakery Style Cookies at home! If you’ve ever had the pleasure of biting into a Levain Bakery cookie, you know the heavenly experience of sinking your teeth into a thick, gooey, and utterly indulgent chocolate chip cookie.

Cranberry Almond Energy Bites are a no-bake energy bite that are easy to make and even easier to throw in your bag for a quick, healthy snack or treat. Oats, chopped almonds, dried cranberries, almond butter, honey, chia seeds and cinnamon are mixed together to create a sweet, delicious bite.

Here’s a super simple summery snack for you to enjoy! The skewers are great to serve as snacks at a party, but they also work really well as an appetizer. With only four ingredients, you can serve these refreshing Watermelon, Mozzarella, Basil & Prosciutto Skewers without even breaking a sweat.

If you’re looking for a quick and easy lunch idea, this simple Ham and Cheese Wrap recipe is hard to beat. A few simple ingredients and 10 minutes is all you need to make these popular ham and cheese roll ups.

Protein Snack Packs filled with hard-boiled eggs, almonds, hummus, and crunchy veggies. An easy and delicious lunchtime meal-prep solution perfect for any protein lover, these fantastic little protein snack packs are perfect for school lunches, post-workout snacks, or picnics in the park.

Indulge in a refreshing twist on a classic with Fruity Chicken Salad. Succulent chicken meets sweet mandarin oranges and grapes, balanced with crunchy celery and almonds. They’re all brought together with a simple mayonnaise dressing. It’s a delightful fusion that promises a burst of flavors with every bite.

This Gluten-Free Chex Mix Recipe is all about the irresistible flavors of this crunchy, natural Ranch Snack Mix. It’s deliciously savory, better than store-bought, and always a huge hit, whether it’s for a party, a healthy after-school snack, or lunch boxes.

This quick and easy appetizer is and a great way to impress your guests! Perfect for picnics, too.

Want a low carb “chip” alternative? Try these ranch cucumber chips! It’s a simple and quick way to get your veggies in. I have been throwing out all the bad snacks in my pantry and wanted something crunchy so this satisfied my craving. Make sure to try our creamy cucumber salad and zesty italian cucumber salad too!

This super simple, no-cook million dollar chicken salad is perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner or on the go snack! It is packed with flavor and goes great with just about anything!

The totally irresistible flavor of Buffalo chicken wings all rolled up into a portable party snack. These Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels are guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering!

These healthy zucchini chips are crispy and, crunchy and perfectly baked. They require just three ingredients and are so easy to customize.

Whether you need a quick, casual dinner idea, a crowd-pleasing recipe for a potluck, or the perfect tailgate snack, this chopped Italian sandwich is always a hit. It’s fast and easy to make with Italian bread or sub rolls and your favorite meats, cheese, and marinated vegetables. Chopping your ingredients means you’ll get a major flavor explosion in every bite.

Eating healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor! This chickpea salad is a nutritious and satisfying dish loaded with fresh vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and a zesty homemade dressing.

These little appetizers are easy to make, look great, and will keep your guests out of the kitchen while you put the finishing touches on your holiday meals. You can prepare (bake) the little Puff Pastry bites up to a day in advance, then assemble the mini sandwiches shortly before serving.

These soft and chewy Cherry Dark Chocolate Granola Bars are a great choice for tucking into lunch boxes or for an after school treat!

This Baja Chicken Wrap is a lunchtime favorite! It’s fresh, hearty, nutritious, and loaded with flavor-packed chicken, creamy cilantro sauce, lettuce, tomato, feta, and more!

This tasty tropical trail mix recipe is made with coconut chips, dried mango, banana and pineapple, and yogurt clusters, along with roasted cashews. The coconut and pineapple offer a tropical taste and the protein-enriched yogurt clusters offer a creamy sweet element that contrasts with the salty cashews. This popular trail mix can be tweaked if you want to use other add-ins and tropical trail mix is great for camping, hiking or to give a quick energy boost whenever you need one.

This easy mango avocado salsa is a fresh and flavorful dish made by combining diced mango and creamy avocado with red onion, diced jalapeño peppers, cilantro, and fresh lime juice. It blends sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a creamy texture of the avocado.

Mini Cucumber Sandwiches make a refreshing appetizer, lunch, or snack. Made with soft sliced bread, homemade herb cream cheese, and thinly sliced cucumbers.