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7 Picnic-Worthy Jewish Recipes To Make This August

From strawberry and cream rugelach to Israeli-style turkey pastrami for the best sandwiches of the summer.

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It’s only right to enjoy the abundance of fresh, juicy summer produce outside in the sunshine, so we’ve rounded up seven of our favorite Jewish recipes to eat al fresco. Whether in a park, on the beach or just in your backyard, a picnic makes everything more delicious, and we have something for every taste.

For the sophisticated picnic-er, our Lower East Side-inspired breakfast tart is chic, buttery perfection, and our gluten-free chocolate chip coffee cake will have everyone asking for seconds.

Love our planet and hate single-use plastic? No worries! Whip up an epic sandwich with homemade Israeli-style turkey pastrami; tuck into a flaky, cheesy Sephardi hand pie; and satisfy your sweet tooth with strawberry and cream rugelach.

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Strawberry and Cream Rugelach

Rugelach, but make them summer.

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Lower East Side Breakfast Tart

All the flavors of a bagel in a rich, sophisticated tart.

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Cheese and Spinach Bulemas

These Sephardic pastries are crispy, savory, cheesy heaven. Picnic bonus: You can eat them with your hands.

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

A chocolatey crowd-pleaser that everyone can enjoy.

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Everything Bagel Pasta Salad

Every al fresco feast needs a pasta salad, and this one has everything: Creaminess, crunch and the world’s best seasoning.

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Tabbouleh

The perfect summer salad, best eaten outdoors.

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Israeli-Style Homemade Turkey Pastrami

So much better than the processed stuff, and surprisingly easy to make! Stick it in your sandwich with a thick slab of heirloom tomato and some mayo.

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