Vegan al Fresco: Happy & Healthy Recipes for Picnics, Barbecues & Outdoor Dining

In spring and summer, there's nothing better than enjoying a meal outdoors with friends and family; today, al fresco dining has never been more popular, given the rise in popularity of gourmet takeout and prepared picnic baskets. For those who eschew all animal products, though, outdoor vegan meals usually consist of mundane veggie sandwiches and a fruit salad. But no more!

Carla Kelly is an accomplished vegan cook and baker with two previous cookbooks under her belt; she also loves to prepa...