We get messages in our inbox ALL the time from listeners who have planned dinner parties, picnics, and other gatherings... but want our advice on what to serve. So this week, Chris is joined by hostess-with-the-mostess Kendra Vaculin to tackle a bevy of listener questions and menu-plan for strawberry-picking lunches, murder mystery dinner parties, and more!

Recipes & Links:

Brisket Bourguignon
Preserved Lemon and Tomato Chicken
Poached Cod in Tomato Curry
Lemony Risotto with Fennel and Parmesan
Creamy Rabbit Bolognese
Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart
Lamb Meatballs with Raisin Pesto
Tofu Meatballs in Burst Tomato Sauce
Strawberry Salad with Black Pepper-Feta Croutons
Three-Minute Red Wine Vinaigrette
Pasta al Limone
Party Salmon with Green Romesco
Braised Chicken with Harissa and Olives
Citrus Caramel Sundaes with Toasted Almonds
Harissa-and-Maple Roasted Carrots
Grilled Mushroom Antipasto Salad
Slow-Cooker Peanut Butter Chicken
Cucumber, Tomato and Green Bean Salad
Za'atar Fire Crackers
Marinated Zucchini with Hazelnuts and Ricotta

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