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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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Next Level Chef contestant Omi Hopper has published a new cookbook full of essential Puerto Rican recipes—the ones that feel like a welcome home to the folks who follow her on Instagram and TikTok. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, she shares her s... more

Serena Wolf hosts a big pool party every year, and in this episode of The Dinner Plan, she's sharing her go-to bbq menu and the mac and cheese trick that always impresses her guests. Her new book, You Do You, is full of easy dinner recipes, all inclu... more

Getting your kid ready to go to college includes a lot of tangible stuff, like dorm setup. But they might also be cooking dinner for the very first time in their first apartment or a university-housing kitchen, and chef Claire Thomson has all the adv... more

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

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Recent Guests

Claire Thomson
UK-based chef and food writer; host of the 5 O'Clock Apron podcast; author of Dear Grace
Author of Dear Grace; 5 O'Clock Apron
Episode: Recipes for College Cooks and First Apartments from Claire Thomson
Giulia Scarpaleggia
Cooking teacher and food writer based in Tuscany
Author of Vegetables, the Italian Way
Episode: Tuscan Summer Cooking: Giulia Scarpaleggia’s Vegetable Playbook
Mélanie Masarin
Author of Riviera: recipes from the coast of France and Italy
Author, Riviera cookbook
Episode: Relaxed Summer Entertaining With Mélanie Masarin
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

Host

Maggie Hoffman
Host of The Dinner Plan

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 167 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 States2 months 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 States3 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
#28
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#174
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#22
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#134
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#193
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#68
Italy/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Relaxed Summer Entertaining With Mélanie Masarin
Q: What is the central vibe you want people to feel when they open Riviera?
Masarin explains she wants readers to feel inspired by Mediterranean memories, with simple recipes that feel generous and approachable, using a pantry mentality to invite anyone to cook even with few ingredients.
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.

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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. Claire Thomson
2. Giulia Scarpaleggia
3. Mélanie Masarin
4. David Tamarkin
5. Emma Frisch
6. Tadashi Ono
7. Harris Salat
8. Alexandra Stacey

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