Outdoor gatherings are getting a seasonal upgrade as more people turn to no-stress ways to host brunch when the weather’s warm, favoring low-effort prep and easy crowd-pleasers. Home cooks are starting to lean into simple menus that rely on make-ahead dishes, which ease the workload, keep the focus on guests and make it easier to pull off a successful get-together.
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