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The Dinner Plan

Maggie Hoffman
Cooking
Meal Planning
Cooking Techniques
Cookbooks
Recipe Development
Cooking Tips
Comfort Food
Meal Prep
Vegetarian Cooking
Seafood
Family Cooking
Thanksgiving
Sauces
Middle Eastern Cuisine
Sabrina Ghayour
Pasta
Soup
Rotisserie Chicken
Justine Cooks
Dinner Parties

Figuring out what to make for dinner can be exhausting. The Dinner Plan helps you start every week with fresh cooking inspiration, thanks to Maggie Hoffman and a roster of top cookbook authors. You'll get dinner ideas for every season, advice on how to make weeknight meal planning easier, smart budget cooking and grocery shopping tips, and easy dinners to make when you're short on time and energy.... more

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This episode highlights so many Italian vegetable recipes: ideas for cooking eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers and all the other produce that's at its peak right now. Your expert guide: Tuscan cooking teacher and cookbook author Giulia Scarpalegg... more

Mélanie Masarin wants you to feel less stressed out about hosting. She says that her rule with friends is: “If I’m home, you can come over.” Her pantry is stocked with tinned fish and olives, and other little snacks to serve—but her ideal setup for a... more

Want to make better pizza at home but not sure how to start? Today's guest, David Tamarkin of King Arthur Baking Co., is the co-author of The Book of Pizza. This episode of The Dinner Plan podcast is packed with advice, sharing how to hack your oven ... more

Camping food doesn't have to mean freeze-dried meals you reconstitute with water. On this week's episode of The Dinner Plan, Emma Frisch, the author of Feast by Firelight, shares cooking inspiration for your next outdoor adventure, and tips for campi... more

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Recent Guests

David Tamarkin
Senior Editorial Director, King Arthur Baking Company; co-host of Things Bakers Know; author of The Book of Pizza
King Arthur Baking Company
Episode: King Arthur Baking’s Secrets for Better Pizza at Home
Emma Frisch
Host of Dinner Last Night with her twin sister; author of Feast by Firelight
Author and outdoor cooking educator
Episode: Going Camping? Here’s What to Cook
Tadashi Ono
Chef and author, co-author of Japanese Comfort Cooking
Episode: Easy Meal Prep, the Japanese Way
Harris Salat
Chef, writer, co-author of Japanese Comfort Cooking
Episode: Easy Meal Prep, the Japanese Way
Alexandra Stacey
Author of Salads for All Seasons, French Family Food
French Family Food / Author of Salads for All Seasons
Episode: Salads for Every Season With Alexandra Stacey of French Family Food
Georgina Hayden
Cookbook author
MEDesque author
Episode: Georgina Hayden’s Best Tricks for Modern Mediterranean Cooking
Claudette Zepeda
San Diego-based chef, James Beard semifinalist, author of Cooking the Borderlands
Author, Chef
Episode: Claudette Zepeda’s Secret Ingredients for Bigger, Bolder Flavor
Noah Galuten
Grilling author and cookbook writer
Author of Grill Time
Episode: Move Your Meal Prep to the Grill With Noah Galuten
Brigid Washington
Author of Salt, Sweat & Steam; culinary educator and former CIA student
Author, Chef
Episode: What It’s Actually Like at America’s Top Culinary School, With Brigid Washington

Host

Maggie Hoffman
Host of The Dinner Plan

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • Quickly became one of my favorite podcasts!

    I love this podcast! I started listening a few weeks ago & it’s quickly become one of my favorites. I’m spending this summer cooking through new & old cookbooks & I’ve found so many new recipes developers through this podcast — thanks Maggie for all of the work you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelsi DS9
    United States7 days ago
  • Jump start your appetite

    I somehow JUST discovered Maggie’s podcast The Dinner Plan a week or so ago and have now listened to nearly the entire archive. It is such a joy and a resource for the home cook and eater.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Leigh D
    United States21 days ago
  • Happy listener

    I was so happy to discover The Dinner Plan and support Maggie’s work. She has a thoughtful, inspiring approach that brings out the best in her guests. It’s always a fun listen, whether I’m familiar or not with the cookbook being discussed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Discoverer44
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast - useful and fun to listen to

    I really enjoy how Maggie both delves deeply into the guest’s new cookbook but also gets to know them as a person in general aside from the book. Through their conversation, they touch on so many tips, ideas, and general commiserations on the sometimes joyful but oftentimes a slog it is to keep yourself or families fed. I always learn a lot in general and also learn a lot of new things about food people through the outside-the-box questions she asks them! Maggie has a soothing and gentle voice a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DP LK
    United States2 months ago
  • Delightful

    If you’re a curious cook, these are your people! I really enjoy Maggie’s conversations with cookbook authors on what they cook at home, and always leave feeling inspired. And with a new cookbook on my list to buy or check out from the library!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    odjebsksosnekdkd
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many say the show provides practical dinner ideas and cookbook recommendations they actually use.
Listeners praise the host's thoughtful, calm interviewing style and the depth of guest conversations.
Audience notes that fridge/pantry chat and kitchen hacks make episodes especially actionable for weeknight cooking.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#26
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#151
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#27
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#120
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#193
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#31
Australia/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

King Arthur Baking’s Secrets for Better Pizza at Home
Q: What is the most important piece of equipment for home pizza?
A steel or stone to capture and transfer heat effectively; the steel is particularly versatile and essential for achieving a strong bottom crust and good oven spring.
King Arthur Baking’s Secrets for Better Pizza at Home
Q: Why should we bother making pizza at home?
Because it's fun, approachable, and a great entry point into bread-making; with the right technique you can achieve better flavor, cost savings, and a satisfying sense of accomplishment at home.
Going Camping? Here’s What to Cook
Q: What have you been making lately besides the crostata?
Emma describes a summer sandwich with marinated chicken, feta blend, pickled onions, and vegetables, plus plans to prep components in bulk for quick assembly.
Going Camping? Here’s What to Cook
Q: Is crostata a valid breakfast food?
Yes, in Italy it can be considered breakfast-worthy, and Maggie and Emma agree it can fit into their morning routine as a joyful start to the day.
Going Camping? Here’s What to Cook
Q: What is something good that you've cooked lately?
Emma shares a crostata made with a shortbread crust and seasonal jam, noting it works for breakfast or dessert and pairs well with whipped cream and coffee.

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This show delivers practical weeknight cooking ideas by spotlighting cookbook authors and food writers. Across episodes, listeners hear accessible techniques, pantry staples, and time-saving strategies tailored for busy households, along with personal stories from guests that illuminate how family, culture, and creativity shape dinner ideas. Unique strengths include a calm, curious host who asks concrete questions about home cooking, plus a recurring format that blends recipe insight with fridge-and-pantry deep-dives and audience Q&As. Newcomers can expect a steady stream of cookbook recommendations, practical tips for weeknight meals, and inspiration for entertaining without stress.

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Recent guests on The Dinner Plan include:

1. David Tamarkin
2. Emma Frisch
3. Tadashi Ono
4. Harris Salat
5. Alexandra Stacey
6. Georgina Hayden
7. Claudette Zepeda
8. Noah Galuten

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