The Dinner Plan

This week, Maggie talks with Dan Souza of America's Test Kitchen about how to really prep ahead for Thanksgiving—and what he'll make for dinner before the holiday hits. Grab all of Dan's recipe and cookbook recommendations free at The Dinner Plan on Substack, including the full recipe for his crowd-favorite cauliflower soup.

On this week's episode of The Dinner Plan, host Maggie Hoffman chats with Sonoko Sakai, the LA-based culinary instructor and author of Wafu Cooking. Sonoko shares why she always has broth in the fridge—and the many ways she puts a jar of yuzu kosho to work, plus a few cookbooks that she loves most. Head to The Dinner Plan on Substack to get Sonoko's Udon al Yuzu Kosho recipe, free.

On this week's episode of The Dinner Plan, host Maggie Hoffman chats with Nagi Maehashi of RecipeTin Eats, author of the new cookbook, Delicious Tonight. Nagi has a knack for transforming elaborate meals into speedy weeknight dinners. Find out why Nagi doesn’t have an air fryer in her kitchen, the ingredient she considers “a highway to flavor,” and the hidden gem recipe in this book that you absolutely shouldn’t miss. For full recipes and cookbook recommendations, subscribe to The Dinner Plan's free newsletter on Substack.

On this episode of The Dinner Plan, Luisa Weiss, author of Classic German Cooking, shares favorite German recipes and thoughts on how cookbooks can help when you're struggling to feel inspired. Get Luisa's cookbook recommendations—plus her recipe for cheesy bread dumplings—at The Dinner Plan's Free Substack.

NYT Food & Cooking editor in chief Emily Weinstein chats with The Dinner Plan host Maggie Hoffman about how recipes come to life in The New York Times, why she prefers a galley kitchen, and the dinners she keeps in her frequent rotation. Get the recipes, cookbook recs, and more at The Dinner Plan's free Substack.Thanks to this show's sponsors, Freestyle Snacks and Bjorn Qorn.

In this episode of The Dinner Plan, host Maggie Hoffman talks with TikTok star Justine Doiron about her new cookbook, Justine Cooks, the soup she loves eating for breakfast, her favorite comforting dinners, and why you should never hesitate to re-organize your kitchen. Get Justine's favorite vegetable-forward dinner recipes—and a few of her cookbook and creator recommendations—at The Dinner Plan substack, free.Thanks to this episode's sponsors, Freestyle Snacks and Bjorn Qorn.

The Dinner Plan host Maggie Hoffman chats with Joe Yonan, author of Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking and longtime food and dining editor of the Washington Post. Joe shares what's in his fridge right now, how he dials down the dinner pressure, and how this impressive vegetarian cookbook came together. For exclusive recipes, Joe's recommended cookbooks, and show notes, get the The Dinner Plan free Substack here.

You Gotta Eat by Margaret Eby helps you feed yourself despite burnout, depression, or anxiety—or just times when life feels overwhelming. But it's not a bummer; Eby's cooking expertise and sense of humor shine through on every page. In this interview, she talks with The Dinner Plan host Maggie Hoffman about radically simple dinner ideas, the cookbooks that inspire her in the kitchen, and what she's looking forward to cooking this fall. Get further show notes, exclusive recipes, and all the book recommendations on The Dinner Plan's free newsletter.

Top food Substack writer Caroline Chambers, the author of What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking, chats with The Dinner Plan host Maggie Hoffman about the easy recipes she makes over and over, her favorite ways to make salad more fun, and what she'd make with that cabbage in your fridge right now. Get the recipes mentioned in this show on The Dinner Plan's free newsletter.