For a church picnic, we opt for classic recipes—think pound cake and pie. Whatever the season, we have plenty of delicious ...

or in a cake tin to carry to a picnic spot. This is a cake to bring to your summer beach hosts, the neighborhood block party, or family reunion. Canola or vegetable oil (for the pan) 2¼ cups ...

The concoctions in the front case consist mostly of dressed-down parfaits—fruit suspended in Jell-O with alternating layers of imitation whipped cream—and dry, church picnic cake. Better to ...