When it comes to summertime dining, alfresco is always preferred. These delicious dishes are ideal for eating around the picnic table—classic, crispy fried chicken and a sweet strawberry pie for dessert. What more could you want on a warm day?

Southern-Fried Picnic Chicken

Strawberry Mousse Pretzel Pie

Recipes reprinted from Picnics, Potlucks, and Porch Parties: Recipes, Menus, and Ideas for Every Occasion by Aimee Broussard. Copyright © by 2016 Aimee Broussard. Published by Quail Ridge Press.