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

Natalie and her husband are capable, adventurous cooks, but they can't seem to get leafy greens on the menu outside of a salad. So Chris and Kendra Vaculin team up to sell Natalie on their favorite greens and techniques.

Recipes & Links:

Lemony Tortellini Soup with Spinach and Dill

Salmon Rice Bowl with Green Curry Creamed Spinach

Mostly Chard Tiny Pasta Salad

Charred Kale with Citrus and Green Tahini

Garlic-and-Parmesan Braised Greens

Join Jesse and Shilpa to dive into each layer of Jesse's decadent, pantry-friendly Millionaire's Shortbread and answer questions from bake clubbers. Starting with the key differences that make this shortbread extra-toasty and tender, this episode travels through Jesse's caramel-studded past and obsession with the perfect, aesthetic slice.

Recipes & Links:

Millionaire's Shortbread

Chocolate Chipless Cookies

Caramel Apple Monkey Bread

Balsamic Butterscotch Sauce

Banoffee Pie

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake