11 Easy Recipes to Make For Your Last Big Summer Picnic

In our neck of the woods apple season is soon to be upon us and in that sweet, lingering season between the heat of summer and crisp fall air, we make all the apple things. This classic apple crisp is incredibly simple to make and you can switch it up with whatever apples might be local to your area - or pick up your favorite variety from the local grocery store!

These grilled herb chicken kebabs are marinated in a wonderfully delicious hummus marinade made with lots of lemon juice, parsley, mint and extra tahini. It's tangy, zesty and fresh, and adds so much flavor to the grilled chicken. Serve your kebabs with all your favorite sides or pair them simply with herbed rice all drizzled with extra marinade.

Eggplant is another summer star and these broiled eggplant sandwiches are another surprisingly easy option for a late summer picnic. These sandwiches are packed full of flavorful vegetables and smothered with a lemony avocado mash. Add crunchy cucumbers, crisp lettuce, a handful of fresh basil and a few slices of red onion. They add loads of texture and flavor making each bite crispy, creamy, crunchy, and bright.

This Thai mango avocado salad with grilled sweet potatoes is a refreshing, flavorful salad that makes a delicious addition to a late summer picnic menu - it pairs perfectly with all your grilled favorites. Juicy bursts of mango with smooth and creamy avocado, fresh cucumber and mint, and smoky sweet potato are all topped with a tangy lime juice and fish sauce combo that seals the deal.

No summer picnic is complete without a good burger! These miso glazed burgers are truly special and worthy of one final summer patio dinner. These spicy burgers are smothered in a rich miso glaze that brings out all the savory beef flavors and then topped with Asian cucumber pickles. Your friends won't know what hit them but they'll definitely be asking for seconds.