What do you bring to a picnic or potluck that’s guaranteed to impress, and won’t wilt, melt, or fall apart before guests arrive?Summer entertaining sounds fun — until you’re staring at a sign-up sheet, wondering what to make besides the same pasta salad or store-bought dessert.In this episode, we share 10 crowd-friendly recipes that travel well and hold up in warm weather. By the end of this episode, you’ll:Discover quick and easy appetizers, like a Los Angeles-inspired fruit cup, and a summer twist on cheesy artichoke dipLearn how to stabilize deviled eggs, build sandwiches that improve over time, and choose desserts that are easy to transport and serveGet inspired to try two no-bake desserts – a s’mores take on Rice Krispies treats, and a no-bake milk chocolate piePress play now and discover your next potluck dish – it’s the one everyone will be asking you to bring again next year!***This episode is brought to you by: Little Sesame HummusWe’ve both been longtime store-bought hummus skeptics… until Little Sesame. Their hummus is unbelievably smooth, bright, and it was created by passionate chefs, they use regeneratively farmed chickpeas, and it's clean label certified.And now, Little Sesame has launched snacking options available at Targets nationwide. The lineup includes: a hummus snacker with pretzel pita chips, protein hummus with 10g of protein per pack, and hummus for kids — a grab-and-go pack perfect for lunch boxes and long car rides.Find Little Sesame at Targets nationwide or visit eatlittlesesame.com to find a store near you. Use code SNACKING10 for 10% off!***Appetizers and Small Bites:Mexican Fruit Cups by Isabel EatsMillion dollar deviled eggs by Sugar Spun Run or Parsi Deviled Eggs from Niloufer Ichaporia King’s cookbook, My Bombay Kitchen, via Sujata MasseySpinach corn dip by Hetty Lui McKinnon for NYT Cooking Salads and Veggies:Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodle Salad by Hetty Lui McKinnon for NYT Cooking Kasha Varnishkes salad by Adeena SussmanSandwiches:Muffaletta Sandwich by Laura FuentesHailey Catalano’s Mean Green Turkey SandwichDesserts S’mores Bars from Sarah Carey via Martha StewartCheesecake bars with all the berries from Smitten Kitchen Strawberry Biscuit Sheet Cake by Sarah Carey via Martha Stewart Carolina Gelen’s Easy No-Bake Chocolate Milk PieMore inspiration from our archives!Potlucks and Picnics! Episode 179What do you eat on a road trip? Episode 195****Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here.Are you a local to Portland or planning a visit? You can now book a private farmers’ market tour with Sonya through Airbnb Experiences! Or order Sonya's cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!

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