About this episode

This episode provides four complete summer menus designed for easy hosting and minimal kitchen time.

Are you stumped on what to serve for your next summer dinner party, backyard BBQ, or weeknight hang? This week, we’re taking the guesswork out of what to cook with four complete menus full of make-ahead appetizers, low-effort mains, and no-bake desserts that highlight peak summer produce. These are meals designed to minimize your time in the kitchen so you can maximize relaxing with friends and family. By the end of this episode, you'll discover: Four complete summer menus, including a farmers’ market feast and an homage to classic Americana Make-ahead friendly dishes— like a lime cilantro corn salad and smashed potato salad —that free you up to enjoy your guests Fruit-forward summer desserts, including a no-bake mango pie, and two simple snacking cakes that rely on peak stone fruit Listen now to discover your next favorite easy summer menu so you can enjoy the party right alongside your guests! *** 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 Farmers Market-Inspired Menu: Fried green tomatoes by Grand Baby Cakes Fried zucchini blossoms by Nicole…

People in this episode

Host: Food Friends

Topics covered

• summer cooking
• seasonal menus
• dinner parties
• make-ahead recipes
• no-bake desserts
• summer produce

Keywords

• summer dinner party
• backyard BBQ
• make-ahead appetizers
• low-effort mains
• no-bake desserts
• seasonal produce

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grand Baby Cakes, The Kitchn, Melissa Clark, Food & Wine, Adeena Sussman, Southern Li

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