A Memorial Day gathering just isn’t complete without classic picnic fare. We suggest you offer all three of the enticing entrees below — guests can pick and choose or sample away.

Picnic Drumsticks can be made a day ahead and chilled for a classic picnic treat with a twist — a refreshing cucumber-sour cream dip. Irresistible Italian Pizza Salad is an entrée and a zesty pasta salad all in one. Round off your picnic table offerings with a showy Sourdough Picnic Loaf — guests will be sure to save room on their plates for a wedge of this one-of-a-kind sandwich.

Have a great party!

Your question has me dreaming of summer. Entertaining outdoors is wonderful -- I love that the crumbs and spills end up on the lawn instead of the carpet! Here are a few of our all-time favorite finger foods for summer entertaining. Try this Toasted Onion Cheese Log for a rich and savory appetizer. Pick up an assortment of your favorite nuts and spice them up with this addictive recipe for Deviled Nuts. Round out your hors d'oeuvres table with a refreshing fruit plate highlighted with Lime Cream Fruit Dip. Any of these can be made ahead, leaving you free to thoughtfully arrange your table or to relax on board while you wait to welcome your guests.

Hope you get out on your boat soon!