Two Hosting Menus: A Small Dinner Party + Feeding a Crowd | Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week
About this episode
This episode shares two hosting menus for different group sizes, along with strategies and recipes to make entertaining easier and more enjoyable.
What’s the secret to hosting a dinner party without spending the whole night stressed in the kitchen? In this bite-sized episode, we share the best things we ate this week to inspire each other—and you. By the end of this episode, you’ll have two go-to entertaining menus: one for a smaller dinner party and one for feeding a bigger group. We’re sharing the dishes, strategies, and make-ahead elements that help hosting feel more relaxed and enjoyable. You’ll also discover prep-friendly mains and salads, a summery dip that disappears quickly, and two desserts built around sweet, jammy strawberries and tart rhubarb. Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration! *** For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our free Substack here . And join us on our live monthly calls by upgrading your subscription to paid! *** Links: Sonya’s Hosting at Home Menu Chicken schnitzel, like this one from Smitten Kitchen Crispy Tofu Schnitzel from Live Eat Learn Charred asparagus and snap peas Marinated beets, dilly cucumber salad (both can be found in her cookbook Braids ) Samin Nosrat’s labneh dip Michael Solomonov’s 5-minute hummus recipe Nicole Rucker’s Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe…
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