Episode 78: It’s never too hot for dinner! Cooking easy dinners at home all summer long
Does turning on the stove in the summer stress you out? Do warm, long evenings make you dream of hosting friends for delicious meals at home?
Let’s be honest: no one wants to slave away in a kitchen on a hot summer day. This week, we’re offering six approaches to summer dining that will make gathering around the table a breeze.
This week you’ll discover:
Strategies for prepping your menu 90% ahead of time, like making colorful and versatile sheet pan salads that offer a no-fuss approach to serving veggies
Tips on how to grill with ease
The perfect pasta dish to take to parties, beaches, and picnics
Ready to transition into relaxed summer cooking with easy-to-make recipes? Tune in now for all the tips and menus for delicious summer home cooking!
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Links to from this week’s show:
Sheet pan salad inspiration from The Kitchn, The First Mess, and Rosalyn Daniels
How to make crostini from Cookie & Kate
Pickled red onion recipe from Love & Lemons
Frascatelli with pecorino and mustard greens from Bon Appetit
Also, Frascarelli “World’s Easiest Pasta” from Serious Eats
Samin Nostrat’s pesto from the NY Times, and one with lemon from Love & Lemons
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