The Dinner Plan

London-based chef Nargisse Benkabbou has contributed a lot of quick weeknight recipes to NYT Cooking, but in this conversation with The Dinner Plan's host Maggie Hoffman, the author of Madaq shares her preference for big batch dinners that cook low and slow. These hands-off meals don't require more prep time, but the flavors deepen in the oven or on the stove, and each dish can be used multiple ways throughout the week. Nargisse shares her perspective on meal planning, her most treasured condiments and marinades, and the links she'd send a friend looking for dinner ideas. Get two modern Moroccan recipes from Nargisse Benkabbou in The Dinner Plan's newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.____Thanks to today's sponsors:Find Soomaaliya by Ifrah F. Ahmed wherever you buy books.Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Tune into The Joy of Cooking Podcast wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jorge Gaviria and Fermín Núñez's new book, Vitamina T, highlights recipes for homemade versions of beloved Mexican street foods like tortas, tamales, tacos, and more. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, Jorge and Fermín share stories behind their favorite recipes—and their tricks for making even your simplest, easiest dinners at home more delicious. They also offer advice for using up everything in your fridge and avoiding food waste. Peek at some recipes from the cookbook (and get a chance to win a copy) over at The Dinner Plan's newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.____Thanks to today's partners:Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Get tickets for Cookbook Week at CookbookWeek.com.Tune into The Joy of Cooking Podcast wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top Chef alum Sheldon Simeon has a new cookbook out, called Ohana Style, that's all about cooking family dinners. But sometimes feeding your people is a bigger affair, and Sheldon has opinions about the best things to bring to a potluck. On this episode of The Dinner Plan podcast, Sheldon Simeon chats with host Maggie Hoffman and shares his strategy for potluck leftovers, his advice for prepping food for hot weather gatherings, and a few cookbooks he turns to for inspiration. Get Sheldon's shoyu chicken recipe and a chance to win the book on this week's newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to today's sponsors:Tastemade Cooking: Use code DINNERPLAN for 40% off an annual membership at Tastemade.com/dinnerplanMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Find Brami protein pasta at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, or EnjoyBrami.comSociety Insurance: Find your local agent at SocietyInsurance.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reilly Meehan really knows his stuff in the kitchen, which means his private chef videos on social media are especially compelling. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, Reilly shares his path from the competition cooking circuit to the life of a private chef cooking dinners for clients, what he actually cooks for their weeknight dinners, and insights on how you can add a little flourish to your daily meals. He has lots of advice for what to cook using pantry staples like quinoa, beans, and farro, tips on getting more flavor into your easy dinners, and advice for meal planning during a busy week, plus a favorite high-protein dinner. Reilly's new book, A Little Bit Extra, offers lots of fun cooking techniques that'll come in handy at your next dinner party. Get a recipe preview at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to today's sponsors:Rouxbe Online Culinary School: Get 30% off your first course with code DINNERPLAN30 at Rouxbe.com/dinnerplanFind Brami protein pasta at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, or EnjoyBrami.comFind Stone & Skillet English Muffins in the bakery section at Publix, or other retailers nationwide.Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Tastemade Cooking: Use code DINNERPLAN for 40% off an annual membership at Tastemade.com/dinnerplan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Christine Flynn has cooked in restaurants in Nantucket, Toronto, and Beaune, but these days, she's trying to feed a family great food on a budget. Her new book, Easy Does It, offers chef-inflected weeknight dinners, impressive sides, salads, and sauces. It's also particularly smart about leftovers. "I think when people get leftover fatigue," Christine says, that's because they're simply reheating last night's dinner. "And, you know, nobody wants to eat the same thing like five times in a row. No, thank you. But I think the cool thing about leftovers," she notes, "is if you sort of reimagine them, sometimes the leftovers are better than the original dish." Learn how Christine thinks about meal planning and avoiding waste in this week's interview, and head over to The Dinner Plan's newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com for a peek at one of Christine's new recipes that's really great in a taco the next day.____Thanks to this week's sponsors:Tastemade Cooking: Go to tastemade.com/dinnerplan and use promo code DINNERPLAN for 40% off an annual membership. Be sure to redeem promo code online before downloading the app.Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Nice Cans: Get 20% off Nice Cans sardines by using code DINNERPLAN20 at JustNiceCans.comFind The Joy of Cooking podcast wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ham El-Waylly has a restaurant—Strange Delight in Brooklyn—but the chef's new book, Hello Home Cooking, is not a restaurant cookbook. In this interview with host Maggie Hoffman, Ham shares his most important tips for home cooks, including smart farmers market shopping advice, thoughts on your nonstick cookware, and his favorite thing to put on a salad. He also shares his most beloved out-of-print cookbooks, memories of his mother's cooking, and the snacks and comfort food he'd sneak from the freezer while playing video games as a kid. Hop over to The Dinner Plan's newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com to get the free recipe of the week.____Thanks to today's sponsors:Rouxbe Online Culinary School: Get 30% off your first course with code DINNERPLAN30 at Rouxbe.com/dinnerplanDirty Labs: Use code THEDINNERPLAN to get 15% off your first order at DirtyLabs.comSociety Insurance: Find your agent at SocietyInsurance.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anissa Helou wrote her first book about Lebanese cooking in 1994. In this week's podcast conversation (recorded February 24), Anissa shares the story of that book, which largely focused on her mother's recipes, and the differences between that first 250-recipe collection and her new cookbook, Lebanon: Cooking the Food of My Homeland. Anissa's new book dives into Lebanese regional specialties, and in this episode, she shares the most memorable dishes of her travels throughout the country, her recommended menu for a Lebanese feast, and the cookbooks that inspire her most when she's cooking at home. For a preview recipe from Lebanon, go to The Dinner Plan's newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to today's sponsors:Rouxbe Online Culinary School: Get 30% off your first course with code DINNERPLAN30 at Rouxbe.com/dinnerplan.Find Bethlehem by Fadi Kattan on Bookshop, Amazon, or your local bookstore.Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Find In the Test Kitchen wherever you listen to podcasts and on Netflix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Hezel's new book is full of fun party food you can serve when you're entertaining—and this conversation with Anna offers tips for hosting without stress. Learn how Anna likes to serve party food in courses of quick snacks, heartier appetizers and warm dishes, and even dessert, and get her thoughts on the things we can learn from cocktail parties of generations past. If you've been in a cooking rut, it could be that planning a casual gathering is exactly what you need: "Asking yourself the question of, 'what do I want to cook for my friends?’ is a good answer," Anna says, "to the question of 'what do I want to cook for myself?'" Get Anna's matrimonio tartine recipe on The Dinner Plan's newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com—you'll need to scroll all the way down.____Thanks to this week's sponsors:Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Nice Cans: Get 20% off Nice Cans sardines by using code DINNERPLAN20 at JustNiceCans.comFind In the Test Kitchen from America's Test Kitchen wherever you listen to podcasts and on Netflix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spice importer Sana Javeri Kadri and her team traveled for four and a half months across the length and breadth of India and Sri Lanka to learn family recipes from the spice farmers she works with. They joined a wedding feast in Kashmir and a pakora party in Gujarat, toured a women's market in Manipur, and learned to make fish puffs like the ones at a legendary Sri Lankan bakery. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, Sana shares the bites and cooking techniques that surprised her most during these travels—and how, back in California, they were translated into a cookbook for an American audience. Sana also mentions the recipes she leans on most when cooking at home for her stepdaughters. Get a preview of The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook on this week's newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to this week's sponsors:Dirty Labs: Use code THEDINNERPLAN to get 15% off your first order at dirtylabs.com.Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Find Not from Concentrate wherever you listen to podcasts and at CatherineSmart.Substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cookbook author and content creator Maxine Sharf organized her new cookbook, Maxi's Kitchen, by day of the week. Easy recipes for Mondays anticipate lower energy and keep things simple, while Tuesday recipes cut down on dishes. Wednesday mixes things up a bit, and Thursday is date night, with restaurant-worthy dishes you can make at home. Listen to the full episode to learn how she plots the rest of the week, the important thing she does before serving every meal, and why she thinks it's worth building up a regular repertoire of dinner ideas of your own. For Maxine's easy teriyaki chicken meatballs recipe and a list of her favorite cookbooks, head to TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.____Thanks to today's sponsors:Find LaBelle Patrimoine chicken at Whole Foods or GrownAsPromised.comBrooklyn Delhi: Use code DINNERPLAN15 for 15% off your order at BrooklynDelhi.com.Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Find Brami’s made-in-Italy protein pasta at Costco or wherever you shop. Get Franklin Farms Ready Bake Tofu Kits wherever you buy groceries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ella Quittner conducted around 1500 recipe tests as a part of her research for her new book, Obsessed With the Best. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, Ella and host Maggie Hoffman discuss the pros and cons of the internet's preoccupation with pronouncing certain foods and cooking techniques "the best," and what Ella was looking for as she attempted to figure out the best roast chicken, crispy smashed potatoes, and other favorite dishes. Ella shares one game-changing pantry staple that’s worth adding to your pantry, the struggle meals she makes when she's out of energy at dinner time, and the weird and fun dinner party tradition she's started with a few friends. Get Ella's Definitely Not a Lasagna and vodka sauce recipe at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.____Thanks to today's sponsors:Rouxbe Online Culinary School: Get 30% off your first course with code DINNERPLAN30 at Rouxbe.comFind LaBelle Patrimoine chicken at Whole Foods or GrownAsPromised.comStone and Skillet English Muffins: Check stoneandskillet.com for a store locator.Find Franklin Farms Veggie Balls and Veggie Burgers in the refrigerated aisle. Store locator: FranklinFarms.com/where-to-buyMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you find feeding your kid frustrating, you're absolutely not alone. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, host Maggie Hoffman interviews cookbook author Phoebe Lapine, who is also the voice behind the Munch Menus newsletter on Substack. Phoebe's menu system helps busy parents figure out kid dinners, and in this conversation, she shares her advice for increasing variety if your child is picky (perhaps the word "rigid" is a better one.) She also talks about the ways her experience with auto-immune disease and SIBO changed her thinking about food and home cooking. Listen for Phoebe's favorite store-bought shortcuts for easy dinners, how she strategizes using the freezer to make weeknights less stressful, and how the logistics actually work in her family's busy schedule. Get Phoebe's favorite sheet-pan chicken recipe from Carbivore here at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to today's sponsors:Rouxbe Online Culinary School: Get 30% off your first course with code DINNERPLAN30 at Rouxbe.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Find Franklin Farms Veggie Balls and Veggie Burgers in the refrigerated aisle. Store locator: FranklinFarms.com/where-to-buyListen to The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen on your favorite podcast app or watch on Netflix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They call Naoko Takei Moore "Mrs. Donabe"—she’s taught classes on cooking with these Japanese clay pots, and wrote the first English-language book on the topic. Her new book, Simply Donabe, focuses on simple one-pot meals made in the donabe. In this week’s episode of The Dinner Plan podcast, host Maggie Hoffman asks Naoko about the advantages of donabe cooking, the best things to cook in the pot, and how she chooses between the many types of miso she always keeps on hand in the fridge. Over on The Dinner Plan's newsletter, you'll get Naoko's recipe for salmon steamed over quinoa. Find it at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.____Thanks to this week's sponsors:Aunt Fannie’s cleaning supplies are available on Thrive Market and Amazon or AuntFannies.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Society Insurance: Find your local agent at SocietyInsurance.comCatch The Side Dish from America’s Test Kitchen on Netflix or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerrelle Guy was in the midst of a serious case of burnout when she began to dream up her new book, We Fancy. It's not a cookbook highlighting high-end ingredients or elaborate meals—it’s about finding magic in everyday weeknight dinners. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, Jerrelle talks to host Maggie Hoffman about how to calm your nervous system if your kitchen is stressing you out, what to make for dinner when time and energy is limited, and the ways that creativity in the kitchen relates to the kind of creative flow she feels as an artist. Get Jerrelle's jerk mushroom taco recipe and her cookbook recommendations for free on our newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.____Thanks to this week's sponsors:Stone and Skillet English Muffins: Check stoneandskillet.com for a store locator.Made In Cookware: Head to https://madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Vivian Howard has written two cookbooks—and now she's the star of a public television series called Kitchen Curious. But she still struggles with the challenge of cooking on busy weeknights. In Episode 82 of The Dinner Plan, Vivian chats with host Maggie Hoffman about her real-life dinner routine, the way she's cut down her grocery spending, and some important fridge safety tips that she learned in professional kitchens. Get links to Vivian's recipe recommendations and favorite cookbooks at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.____Thanks to today's sponsors:Rouxbe Online Culinary School: Save 30% on any course over $50 with code DINNERPLAN30 at Rouxbe.comFind LaBelle Patrimoine chicken at Whole Foods or GrownAsPromised.comFind Brami’s made-in-Italy protein pasta at Costco or wherever you shop. Learn more at EnjoyBrami.comSociety Insurance: Find your local agent at SocietyInsurance.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Natasha Pickowicz always wants to bring people together, and her new book, Everyone Hot Pot, shows you how to host a truly impressive night of hot pot with zero stress. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, host Maggie Hoffman chats with Natasha about why hot pot is such a perfect low-key way of entertaining, and gets all her advice for the hot pot equipment you need, what to buy and prep in advance, and how to make the whole hot pot party even more fun. Get Natasha's recipe for more-than-just-scallion pancakes for dipping into the broth for free at The Dinner Plan's newsletter: TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.____Thanks to this week's sponsors:Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Brooklyn Delhi: Use code DINNERPLAN15 for 15% off your order at BrooklynDelhi.comGuittard Chocolate: Use code DINNERPLAN15 for 15% off at Guittard.comHouse Foods: Find House Foods tofu and tofu hot pot kits wherever you buy groceries, or get more info at house-foods.com.Society Insurance: Find your local agent at SocietyInsurance.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Kitchen Cupboard Chef by Theo A. Michaels focuses on pantry recipes: dishes that highlight your stash of beans, tinned fish, and canned tomatoes. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, Theo shares favorite cupboard staples, and the cooking techniques he's learned to help them shine. He also shares advice for cooking with kids: While it's not going to be "rainbows and unicorns" he says, Theo strongly believes that cooking is an essential life skill that all kids need to learn. Get all the links from this show and Theo's recipe for Greek-style baked butter beans for free on The Dinner Plan's newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to today's sponsors:Heyday Canning Co.: Get 20% off Saucy Beans variety packs with code DINNERPLAN20 at Heydaycanning.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Aunt Fannie’s cleaning supplies are available on Thrive Market and Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You eat 21 meals a week, Jenn Lueke points out, which is a lot of choices to make. Jenn's new book, Don’t Think About Dinner, aims to ease the decision fatigue and help you create a low-stress meal planning routine. On this episode of The Dinner Plan, Jenn talks to host Maggie Hoffman about how to fit meal-planning into your schedule, why your wallet will thank you, and how a kitchen reorg can really help your day-to-day cooking routine. She shares favorite creators to follow and cookbooks to add to your bookshelf, too. Head to TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com to win a copy of Jenn's book or an annual subscription to her popular Substack, The Eat Goood Newsletter.____Thanks to today's sponsors:The Zero Proof: Use code DINNERPLAN20 for 20% off at TheZeroProof.comFind Row 7 vegetables at Whole Foods or visit Row7Seeds.com to find the closest store near you.Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Early Bird Granola: Save 15% on your order with code DINNERPLAN15 at EarlyBirdFoods.comRouxbe: Save 30% on any course over $50 with code DINNERPLAN30 at Rouxbe.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever rushed into the kitchen and frantically tried to throw dinner together—or if that's how you always cook—you know that feeling of fight-or-flight doesn't actually make for a tastier meal. Nicki Sizemore, the author of Mind, Body, Spirit, Food, chats with The Dinner Plan's host Maggie Hoffman about how she gets out of that state of stress at the end of the day—and gets more out of the cooking process as a result. Nicki shares advice for getting through the dark days of winter, tips on cooking when you just don't feel inspired, and a few recipes she loves to make when the weather's cold. Head to The Dinner Plan's newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com for a recipe from Nicki and a chance to win a copy of the book.____Thanks to this week's sponsors:The Zero Proof: Use code DINNERPLAN20 for 20% off at TheZeroProof.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Rouxbe: Save 30% on any course over $50 with code DINNERPLAN30 at Rouxbe.comEarly Bird Granola: Save 15% on your order with code DINNERPLAN15 at EarlyBirdFoods.comAunt Fannie's cleaning supplies are available on Thrive Market and AmazonFind Franklin Farms’ new Organic Super Firm Tofu wherever you buy groceries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even if you really want to getting more organized about your daily meals, creating a meal-planning and meal-prepping routine from scratch can feel like a lot. But Coco Morante's new book, The Instant Kitchen Meal Prep Cookbook, takes a lot of that work off your plate with 10 full weeks of meal plans and shopping lists, ready to go. On the 77th episode of The Dinner Plan, host Maggie Hoffman talks to Coco about the way meal prepping has transformed her routine, how it can facilitate an easier division of household responsibilities, and her notes on which ingredients keep really well in the fridge (and which just don't.) Get a preview of the book over at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com___Thanks to this week's sponsors:The Zero Proof: Use code DINNERPLAN20 for 20% offAunt Fannie's cleaning supplies are available on Thrive Market and AmazonLaBelle Patrimoine: Find these heritage-breed chickens at Whole Foods and GrownasPromised.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Dinner Plan, host Maggie Hoffman talks to Debra Borden, a licensed clinical social worker whose book, Cooking As Therapy, describes how she uses cooking as a tool to unlock whatever her clients are struggling with. Through the use of mindfulness, metaphor, and mastery, cooking can lead to breakthroughs. Learn the core tenets of Debra's practice, plus tips for dealing with the stress of holiday get-togethers with family. For a chance to win a copy of Debra's book, head to TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to this week's sponsors:The Zero Proof: Use code DINNERPLAN20 for 20% off at TheZeroProof.comRouxbe: Save 30% on any cooking course over $50 with code DINNERPLAN30 at Rouxbe.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flora Shedden, who you might remember from The Great British Bake Off, opened the acclaimed ARAN Bakery in the heart of Scotland when she was just 21. She’s the author of Gatherings, Aran, Supper, and the new cookbook, Winter in the Highlands: Eating, Drinking and Celebrating in Scotland. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, Flora shares favorite holiday food traditions, ways to get ahead when you're hosting, and the cookbooks she finds most inspiring. Get two recipes from Flora's book over at our newsletter: TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com._____Thanks to today's sponsors:LaBelle Patrimoine: Find these heritage-breed chickens at Whole Foods and GrownasPromised.comGuittard Chocolate: Use code DINNERPLAN15 for 15% off at Guittard.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Rouxbe: Save 30% on any course over $50 with code DINNERPLAN30 at Rouxbe.comZassenhaus Classic Bread Slicer: Get 10% off the Zassenhaus Classic Manual Bread Slicer on Amazon (https://amzn.to/48S3heh) through the end of 2025 by entering code BW5IRSLO at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joshua Russ Tupper is the 4th-generation co-owner of Russ & Daughters, the iconic New York City appetizing shop, and the co-author of the cookbook Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing. In this episode, Josh talks to host Maggie Hoffman about the ultimate fishy bite from the shop, his go-to brunch moves and holiday appetizer favorites, his thoughts on hosting a latke party for Hanukkah and the very best recipes for winter cooking, plus lots of family stories from 100 years in the business. Get two recipes from Russ & Daughters and a chance to win the book at The Dinner Plan's newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to this week's sponsors: Rouxbe.com: Save 30% on any course over $50 with code DINNERPLAN30Frog Hollow Farm: Save 10% on your order with code DINNERPLAN10 at FrogHollow.comFind Row 7 vegetables at Whole Foods or visit Row7Seeds.com to find the closest store near you.Early Bird Granola: Save 15% on your order with code DINNERPLAN15 for 15% off at EarlyBirdFoods.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 73rd episode of The Dinner Plan podcast, Alex Snodgrass of The Defined Dish shares her winter salad formula, a few favorite low-lift weeknight meals, and her family's essential December food tradition. Her most important holiday entertaining advice? It's all about a strategic menu that doesn't require everything to be prepped last minute. Twice-baked potatoes are your friend. Get a few weeknight recipes from Alex and a chance to win her book, Dinner Tonight, at The Dinner Plan's newsletter on Substack.___Thanks to today’s sponsors:Rouxbe: Save 30% on any cooking course over $50 with code DINNERPLAN30 at Rouxbe.comGuittard Chocolate: Use code DINNERPLAN15 for 15% off at Guittard.comFrog Hollow: Save 10% on your order with code DINNERPLAN10 at FrogHollow.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tamar Adler's new book, Feast on Your Life, captures 365 moments of delight in the kitchen. Looking for those moments of goodness in the necessary practice of feeding oneself, Tamar Adler says, “ended up being super lucky because when you’re depressed, even if you’re a food writer, you know, you don’t really want to cook, you don’t want to do anything. And so it was this secret mind trick that really changed my life.” In the 72nd episode of The Dinner Plan, Tamar chats with host Maggie Hoffman about the simple things she cooks in winter, the reasons she come back to cooking over and over, and the very best way to cook spinach. Get the recipe and a chance to win the book over at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to this week's sponsors:The Zero Proof: Use code DINNERPLAN20 for 20% off at TheZeroProof.comEarly Bird Granola: Use code DINNERPLAN15 for 15% off at EarlyBirdFoods.comSaturday Sauce: Use code DINNERPLAN20 for 20% off when you purchase two jars at Sababa-Foods.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Rintaro: Japanese Food from an Izakaya in California by Sylvan Mishima Brackett is available on Bookshop or wherever you buy books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kat Craddock, editor-in-chief of Saveur magazine, has one main piece of Thanksgiving advice: "Revel in the shortcuts, and take the time to do the things that matter to you," she says. "And get started earlier than you think you should." On this episode of The Dinner Plan, Kat shares pie-making advice, quick dinners to eat in November, and the story of how she made scratch-and-sniff happen in the latest issue of the magazine. Get a chance to win that issue—plus some other fun Saveur merch—on TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to today's sponsors:Frog Hollow: Save 10% on your order with code DINNERPLAN10 at FrogHollow.comRouxbe: Save 30% on any course over $50 with code DINNERPLAN30 at Rouxbe.comMade In: Save up to 30% off during the Black Friday sale until December 7th at MadeInCC/dinnerplanWildly Virgin Olive Oil: use code DINNERPLAN15 for 15% off at WildlyVirgin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 70 of The Dinner Plan, host Maggie Hoffman talks with Toni Chapman, @themoodyfoody on Instagram, and author of Everything's Good. “Cooking is at the intersection of everything in our lives,” Toni says. "Approaching it with care and love and learning just makes it better." Toni shares holiday recipe favorites, soups she loves, and thoughts on dialing down Thanksgiving stress. Get all the links, Toni's signature cornbread recipe, and discount codes at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to this week's sponsors:Lapo’s Espresso Martini: Get 20% off your order with code DINNERPLAN20 at TheZeroProof.com.Save on sets at Goldilocks Cookware (CookGoldilocks.com)Find LaBelle Patrimoine chicken at Whole Foods or at GrownAsPromised.comFind Cangshan’s Kita Series knives at at CangshanCutlery.com and Crate and BarrelWildly Virgin: Use code DINNERPLAN15 for 15% off Portuguese olive oils at WildlyVirgin.comZassenhaus Classic Manual Bread Slicer: get 10% off on Amazon with code BW5IRSLO at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Working as a private chef can teach you a lot about elaborate dinners—including what not to do when you're hosting Thanksgiving. On this episode of The Dinner Plan, host Maggie Hoffman chats with Maddy DeVita, a private chef and recipe developer whose content you may have seen at @handmethefork. Maddy shares advice on cooking more efficiently, tales of cooking disaster, and the way she's thinking about dinner parties now. Get all the recipe links and book recommendations over at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.__Thanks to today's sponsors:The Zero Proof: Use code DINNERPLAN20 for 20% off your order at TheZeroProof.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.CookShelf: Use code DINNERPLAN10 for $10 off your first year at Cookshelf.appFind LaBelle Patrimoine chicken at Whole Foods or GrownAsPromised.comFeasts on the Farm by Tamara Jo Hicks and Jessica MacLeod is available wherever you buy books.Find House Foods Organic Soft Tofu wherever you shop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elyse Inamine and Jessie YuChen’s new book, For the Love of Kewpie, showed me that my use of Kewpie mayo was woefully limited. In this 68th episode of The Dinner Plan, learn all the ways they bring it into recipes—and all the easy dinners the two authors make most at home. Be sure to jump over to The Dinner Plan's newsletter on Substack for two recipes from the book, Jessie and Elyse's most prized cookbooks, and a chance to win The Dinner Plan’s epic November Giveaway.Thanks to today's sponsors:Frog Hollow Farm: Save 10% on your order at FrogHollow.com with code DINNERPLAN10.Find LaBelle Patrimoine chicken at Whole Foods or GrownAsPromised.comMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clare de Boer and Jess Shadbolt's The King Cookbook gives you the kinds of lessons you'd learn if you came to work at the New York restaurant: how to make their signature sauces and other building blocks of their daily menu, how to make a superlative pot of beans, or family-meal soup, or salad. In this conversation on The Dinner Plan, they share the pantry staples that really make a difference, their thoughts on prepping for a dinner party and cooking dinner when nothing's planned. Get a recipe from Clare and Jess—and check out our big November giveaway—at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to today's sponsors:Find Lapo’s Citrus Spritz at TheZeroProof.com; get 20% off with code DINNERPLAN20Find LaBelle Patrimoine chicken at Whole Foods or GrownAsPromised.comFind Unified Mills flours at UnifiedMills.com; use code DINNERPLAN for 15% offMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 66th episode of The Dinner Plan, host Maggie Hoffman talks to Michael W. Twitty, the author of Recipes from The American South. This vast collection highlights specialties from various regions across the South—and the history of each dish. This episode will make you hungry for gumbo and barbecue and caramel cake and chicken and dumplings. Luckily you can subscribe at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com to get Michael’s chicken and dumplings recipe right now.___Thanks to today’s sponsors:The Zero Proof: Use code DINNERPLAN20 for 20% off your order at TheZeroProof.com.CookShelf: Use code DINNERPLAN10 for $10 off your first year of the Cookshelf App.Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer. Shopping these links helps to support the show—thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dorie Greenspan is the author of 15 cookbooks—including her most recent, Dorie's Anytime Cakes. In the 65th episode of The Dinner Plan podcast, Dorie chats with host Maggie Hoffman about the memories that shaped this book, the dinners she makes most frequently at home, and the differences in her cooking routine when she's in Paris vs. Connecticut. Head to TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com to get Dorie's Fall Harvest cake recipe and a chance to win the book.___Thanks to today's sponsors:Guittard Chocolate: use code DINNERPLAN15 for 15% off at Guittard.com.Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Saturday Sauce: Use code DINNERPLAN20 for 20% off when you purchase two jars at Sababa-Foods.com.CookShelf: Use code DINNERPLAN10 for $10 off your first year at cookshelf.app.link/get-app.Wildly Virgin Olive Oil: Use code DINNERPLAN15 for 15% off at Wildlyvirgin.com.Unified Mills: Use code DINNERPLAN for 15% off at UnifiedMills.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might recall Joe Sasto and his mustache from Top Chef. His new book, Breaking the Rules, is full of fun spins on classic recipes—think focaccia with blackberries, Everything Bagel Pasta, and a savory crumble you can take in a ton of different directions. In Episode 64 of The Dinner Plan podcast, Joe talks with host Maggie Hoffman about the food magazine he's collected for years, the unusual method he uses for cooking dried pasta, and the cooking creators online that inspire him most. Get two pasta recipes from Joe and all the links to his go-to pantry staples over at the newsletter: TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com._____Thanks to today's sponsors:Lapo’s Melograno Mule at The Zero Proof: Use code DINNERPLAN20 for 20% off your order.Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount.Fat Gold olive oil: Use code DINNERPLAN for 15% off at Fat.GoldFind Franklin Farms VeggiMornin’ Breakfast Links and Patties wherever you buy groceries.Find At Poupon’s Table by wine importer Kermit Lynch wherever you buy books.Using these links helps to let our sponsors know we sent you. We may earn a small commission with your purchase.Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanne Lee Molinaro—known to her many fans as The Korean Vegan—may be a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, but she doesn’t want anyone to feel bad about taking kitchen shortcuts. The former law partner knows exactly what it feels like to come home late and throw a meal together when you're exhausted. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, Joanne shares her advice for quick but flavorful meals, a few favorite quick weeknight meals, and the cookbooks she turns to most. She also offers tips for what to do if you're in a cooking rut, and you can get two recipes from the new book over at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com, plus a chance to win your own copy.____Thanks to today's sponsors:Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Find House Foods BCD Soon Tofu Kit wherever you shop.Find Coop’s Fudge at Sprouts, Whole Foods, Central Market, HEB, or online at enjoycoops.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When chef Mandy Yin's child was born a few years back, weeknight dinners had to get simpler. Her second book, Simply Malaysian, highlights these quick recipes, including a one-pot spin on Hainanese chicken rice, quick noodle dishes, and more. Get a recipe from Mandy and links to all of her cookbook recommendations at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to today's sponsors:The Zero Proof: Get 20% off when you shop TheZeroProof.com with code DINNERPLAN20Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.The new Organic Super Firm Tofu from Franklin Farms is available wherever you shop.Shopping from these links and using our codes supports the show by letting sponsors know we sent you. Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arnold Myint juggles restaurant life with his role as a single dad. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, he shares his go-to quick dinners for busy weeknights, the ingredients that you really need for great Thai food at home, and the lessons he learned in his family's 50 year-old Nashville restaurant. Head to TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com for two recipes from Arnold and a chance to win the book.___Thanks to today's sponsors:The Zero Proof: Get 20% off Saint Viviana Sparkling Chardonnay and more with code DINNERPLAN20 at TheZeroProof.com.Find Franklin Farms Organic Super Firm Tofu wherever you shop.Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hearty salads are at the center of Hetty Lui McKinnon’s new cookbook, Linger. But the book is also about the power of gathering friends to eat together. “The opportunity to stop, slow down and enjoy just other humans is something that we don't do enough right now," says Hetty in this episode of The Dinner Plan. Get a recipe from the book—and Hetty’s recent cookbook favorites—at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com now.___Thanks to today's sponsors:The Zero Proof: Get 20% off when you shop at TheZeroProof.com with code DINNERPLAN20.Early Bird Granola: Use code DINNERPLAN15 for 15% off your first order at earlybirdfoods.comCookshelf App: Use code DINNERPLAN10 for $10 off your first yearMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natalia Rudin, author of Cooking Fast and Slow, shares her current hyperfixation meal, her freezer essentials, and tips on layering protein into plant-based dinners, plus the reason she always keeps a whimsical pasta shape on hand. Get Natalia's spicy sweet corn chowder recipe (made from frozen corn!) and her savory mushroom miso gnocchi at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to today's sponsors:Bluecorn Candles: Use code DINNERPLAN for 10% off hand-dipped beeswax tapers and more at Bluecorncandles.com.Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offerFind Soyrizo vegan chorizo wherever you shop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Polina Chesnakova's new book, Chesnok, opens at her family table, where Georgian food sits next to old Russian favorites and the classics of Armenia. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, Polina shares her soup-season go-tos, her flavor-packed pantry essentials, tactics for cooking dinner during a particularly busy time of her life, and a few beloved older cookbooks that still inspired her. Get two recipes from Polina's new book—plus all her cookbook recommendations—at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.____Thanks to this week’s sponsors:The Zero Proof—get 20% off when you shop for Lapo’s Non-Alcoholic Negroni and more with code DINNERPLAN20.Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offerSaturday Sauce: Enter code DINNERPLAN20 for 20% off when you purchase two jars of Saturday Sauce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I used to keep it so separate,” chef Melissa King explains, “Cantonese cooking at home, and then the sort of French, Italian cooking that I was doing in my career in all these Michelin kitchens.” But being on Top Chef showed her she could bring it all together—and her new cookbook, Cook Like a King, is full of Melissa’s signature recipes. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, Melissa shares dinner party tips and easy weeknight favorites. Get her lettuce wrap recipe and her Roasted Japanese Sweet Potato With Olives, Walnuts, and Miso-Tahini (plus a chance to win a copy of the book!) on TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to this week’s sponsors:Fast Growing Trees: Head to FastGrowingTrees.com/dinnerplan and use code DINNERPLAN for 15% off your first purchase of $100+. (Additional terms and conditions may apply)Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offerSaturday Sauce: Enter code DINNERPLAN20 for 20% off when you purchase two jars of Saturday Sauce.Franklin Farms Organic Tofu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sabrina Ghayour has a particular gift for simple recipes, and her eighth book, Persiana Easy, is full of dinner ideas that’ll save you during busy fall evenings. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, Sabrina shares her go-to weeknight meals, the cookbook authors that inspire her most, and her advice for anyone who’s struggling to cook these days. Get Sabrina's recipes for roasted saffron chicken kebabs and her extra-speedy spin on lahmacun at The Dinner Plan's newsletter: TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to this week’s sponsors:Made In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offerFranklin Farms Tofu Bites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter J. Kim's new book, Instant Ramen Kitchen, is about making quick, delicious dinners from the pantry staple. But it's also about setting yourself free to improvise as a cook. In this episode of The Dinner Plan host Maggie Hoffman chats with Peter about essential flavor-boosting pantry staples, the best way to add richness and body to a bowl of ramen, plus the "perpetual stew" he adds to throughout the fall and winter. Get all the links mentioned on the show plus full recipes for Peter's Spinach Ramen Gratin and Xi’an-Style Cumin Lamb Ramen at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.___Thanks to this week's sponsors:House Foods Shirataki Ramen PacksMade In Cookware: Head to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ixta’s new Brazilian-inspired book, Fusão, demonstrates how much concentrated flavor you can pack onto a plate—and into a little jar. The building blocks to her recipes include pineapple hot sauce, gingery mango jam, and a must-have quick chile condiment that's great on eggs, rice, or tinned fish. In this episode, Ixta shares the flavor bombs she makes at home to jazz up simple meals, a peek at her ideal dinner party menu, plus her favorite ways to use up that mountain of eggplant, zucchini in your kitchen right now—and the butternut squash that's on the way. Get Ixta's recipe for fish with mango curry butter on TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com__Thanks to today's sponsors:Franklin Farms Chickpea Tofu, available at Whole Foods or wherever you shop.Casabrews: Use code DINNERPLAN for 40% off your order at Casabrews.comMasienda: Use code DINNERPLAN15 for 15% off ingredients and cookware at Masienda.comMade In: Go to madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock a 10% discount offer on any regularly priced item by entering your email into the popup box.These show notes include affiliate links; a small commission from your purchase helps to support the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.