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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
Sauces
Thanksgiving
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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Anna Stockwell literally wrote the book on how to host dinner parties—it's called For the Table and it's great. So it's no surprise that she has great hosting advice to share in this episode of The Dinner Plan, including how to juggle a full weekend ... more

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Recent Guests

Hillary Sterling
Executive chef, author
Chisiamo (New York)
Episode: How Chef Hillary Sterling Found Her Kitchen Spark Again
Özlem Warren
Award-winning author of Özlem's Turkish Table and Istanbul
Author, Istanbul
Episode: Özlem Warren’s Weeknight Shortcuts for Turkish Classics
Anna Stockwell
Cookbook author and food stylist based in the Hudson Valley
Author of The Butter Book; former senior food editor at Epicurious and Bon Appétit
Episode: How Anna Stockwell Makes Hosting a Whole Weekend Feel Like No Big Deal
Alana Kysar
Maui-based cookbook author and photographer
Aloha Veggies / Maui, Hawaii
Episode: How Alana Kysar Swaps Pork for Produce in Hawaii’s Favorite Dishes
Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Creator of Post Punk Kitchen; vegan cookbook author
Episode: 29-Minute Dinner Shortcuts From Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Trinity Mouzon Wofford
Writer and entrepreneur, founder of GOLD; author of Eating At Home
GOLD
Episode: How Trinity Mouzon Wofford Makes Weeknights Easy, Without a Meal Plan
Joe Woodhouse
London-based chef and photographer, author of Weeknight Vegetarian
Weeknight Vegetarian (Book) publisher/author
Episode: Use Up That Vegetable Box With Joe Woodhouse
Nargisse Benkabbou
Chef and author of Madaq, Casablanca, My Moroccan Food
Author and Chef
Episode: Hands-Off Moroccan Recipes With Nargisse Benkabbou
Fermín Núñez
Chef and owner of Suerte, Este, Bartotti in Austin
Suerte, Este, Bartotti; Austin, TX
Episode: Tacos, Tostadas, and Tamales at Home With Jorge Gaviria and Fermín Núñez

Host

Maggie Hoffman
Host of The Dinner Plan

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • This is my comfort-listen!

    I love Maggie’s considered (and cozy) approach to interviewing cookbook authors. A must-listen while I’m driving or cooking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oakland clare
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Always a delight and love hearing all the different chefs perspectives! Great inspiration every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dyl128
    United States2 months ago
  • The best interviews

    I get so much more from these interviews than what I hear on other podcasts - the host doesn’t get in the way and asks great questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chicago food lover
    United States2 months ago
  • One of my favorites

    Always enjoy Maggie and her guests. I learn something new every podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pdtink
    United States3 months ago
  • Refreshingly pleasant

    This is such a lovely listen each week! Appreciate that Maggie gives a voice to so many great, diverse chefs / recipe developers. Not only is The Dinner Plan great for cooking inspiration, it’s also a nice break from the usual podcast. Maggie’s voice is so soothing and the interviews are really positive and upbeat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erin HHDE
    United States3 months ago

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

Listeners praise the host for thoughtful, non-intrusive interviewing and practical takeaways.
Audience appreciates the mix of cooking tips, recipe ideas, and behind-the-scenes book insights.
Many note a calming, inviting host voice and actionable dinner planning ideas.
Some negative feedback centers on occasional alignment with political viewpoints in guests, rather than cooking content.
Episodes are consistently engaging with diverse guest perspectives and useful cookbook suggestions.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#30
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#171
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#74
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#81
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#42
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#236
Italy/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Özlem Warren’s Weeknight Shortcuts for Turkish Classics
Q: You've written Istanbul and explored its street foods extensively. If someone asked where to begin, what essential dishes would you recommend for a first-time home cook?
Start with approachable staples like simit with cheese, a simple gözleme using filo sheets, and a comforting bulgur salad with pomegranate molasses; these provide a doorway into Turkish flavors while building confidence to try more complex dishes later.
Özlem Warren’s Weeknight Shortcuts for Turkish Classics
Q: Aw, thanks. Well, we always start in your kitchen. What's something you've been cooking lately?
I've been making layered flatbreads with minced meat and peppers, a cheats version using flour tortillas for easy weekday dinners, plus a comforting garlic yogurt side and some fresh herbs.
How Anna Stockwell Makes Hosting a Whole Weekend Feel Like No Big Deal
Q: What are some hosting tips for a low-stress weekend with friends?
Anna emphasizes planning in advance, dividing tasks, writing the plan on the fridge, inviting guests to help, and choosing simple, scalable options like a grilled dinner or a pizza-and-salad setup to ease the hosting load.
How Anna Stockwell Makes Hosting a Whole Weekend Feel Like No Big Deal
Q: What are some quick pantry staples you always keep?
Anna lists lemons, garlic, anchovy, pasta, rice, beans, hard cheese, and notes the importance of a ready-to-use pantry to enable quick weeknight dinners, plus ideas for grown-up buttered pasta and quick weeknight meals.
How Anna Stockwell Makes Hosting a Whole Weekend Feel Like No Big Deal
Q: When is it worth it to buy fancier butter and how should you use it?
Anna explains you get the most enjoyment by featuring fancy butter on its own, using higher-fat, salted cultured butters for cooking when appropriate, and keeping a more affordable butter for everyday cooking.

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A pragmatic, cookbook-forward show that centers weekly on dinner planning, approachable home cooking, and recipe-driven storytelling from top cookbook authors and food writers. Episodes span practical weeknight strategies, pantry and ingredient playbooks, and entertaining ideas, often blending technique with family-friendly meals and book-promoting conversations. Notable strengths include a consistent host who guides thoughtful interviews, a rotating roster of high-profile culinary guests, and a strong emphasis on real-world cooking tips, tested recipes, and personal cooking journeys that resonate with everyday cooks and food enthusiasts.

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Recent guests on The Dinner Plan include:

1. Hillary Sterling
2. Özlem Warren
3. Anna Stockwell
4. Alana Kysar
5. Isa Chandra Moskowitz
6. Trinity Mouzon Wofford
7. Joe Woodhouse
8. Nargisse Benkabbou

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