Come Over for Dinner!
So you've told someone, "Come over for dinner!" What's next? Experienced hosts and hostesses share their best advice for planning a meal to serve and help you with detailed tips so you can re-create their amazing dishes in your own home. You'll learn how to make your home warm and welcoming where your guests have a great time and you do too! Find all of the recipes and must-have kitchen items at www.comeoverfordinner.com!
Episodes
157 episodes
A Special Episode with Rachel Jankovic, Part 2
In this episode, host Bess Hawthorne sits down with Rachel Jankovic to talk about her new book, No Time to Be Dumb, and her latest project, Fresh Tank: Weekly Encouragement for Women. They discuss how our emotions can bring glory to Go...
A Special Episode with Rachel Jankovic, Part 1
In this episode, host Bess Hawthorne sits down with Rachel Jankovic to talk about her new book, No Time to Be Dumb, and her latest project, Fresh Tank: Weekly Encouragement for Women. They discuss how our emotions can bring glory to Go...
Araz - Armenian Beef Stew
Join Araz Torosyan as she shares the many hospitality lessons she's learned through frequent moves as a Navy spouse. From hilarious newlywed cooking disasters to confidently hosting a beloved soup night for her husband's dive school classmates,...
Valerie - Street Cart Chicken, Part 2
Join Valerie Abraham as she shares how her upbringing in France, life in America, and marriage to her Egyptian American husband have shaped her unique approach to cooking and hospitality. From Sunday morning coffee and pastries to practical tab...
Valerie - Street Cart Chicken, Part 1
Join Valerie Abraham as she shares how her upbringing in France, life in America, and marriage to her Egyptian American husband have shaped her unique approach to cooking and hospitality. From Sunday morning coffee and pastries to practical tab...
Mandi - Magic Enchiladas
Join Mandi Kirsch as we discuss how to make events truly special, from family Advent feasts to memorable weddings. Mandi tells the story of how she became her church’s go-to wedding planner, complete with an impressive collection of décor store...
Ericha - Chicken, Spinach, and Orzo
Join Ericha Van Brimmer as we talk about finding your style of hospitality, what works for you in your current stage of life, and how that will naturally change over time. Her advice: think through who your guests are and how to bless them, sta...
Kirsten - Cheesy Chicken Chowder, Part 2
Join Kirsten Miller for a conversation on what hospitality looks like as a grandmother. In this episode, we discuss how to be GREAT in your role as a grandma, mother-in-law, and parent to adult children. Kirsten shares many creative ways to spe...
Kirsten - Cheesy Chicken Chowder, Part 1
Join Kirsten Miller for a conversation on what hospitality looks like as a grandmother. In this episode, we discuss how to be GREAT in your role as a grandma, mother-in-law, and parent to adult children. Kirsten shares many creative ways to spe...
Mary Ellen - Garlic Butter Chicken or Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup
Join Mary Ellen Turner as she shares practical, realistic ways to practice hospitality in the busy years of raising little kids. From delicious meals the kids happily devour to a plan for preparing meals for others, Mary Ellen shares numerous t...
Lorin - Roasted Sheet Pan Dinner or Chi-Chi's Tender Chicken
Join Lorin Grimaldi, mom of six and church potluck coordinator, as she shares practical tips on feeding families at church and at home, teaching kids to help with cleaning, and using clever systems like color-coding to bring order to everyday l...
Hero - Miners' Camp Pie, Part 2
Join Hero Merkle, a florist, caterer, and recent college grad, as she discusses the art of creating beautiful floral arrangements and shares stress-free strategies for cooking on a large scale. She's coordinated a delicious menu you’ll want to ...
Hero - Miners' Camp Pie, Part 1
Join Hero Merkle, a florist, caterer, and recent college grad, as she discusses the art of creating beautiful floral arrangements and shares stress-free strategies for cooking on a large scale. She's coordinated a delicious menu you’ll want to ...
Kim and Kristina - Easter Special!
Celebrate Easter with a three-day family feast - Feaster! Join Kim and Kristina Hatcher as they discuss how to expand the holiday into a whirlwind of fun, food, and activities for all ages. From starting the week with a Holy Week liturgy to pla...
Annika - Salad with Hot Bacon Ranch Dressing or Green Pasta
Join Annika Haney, a college senior, as we talk about practicing hospitality in the middle of college life — from crêpe nights and roommate dinners that build community to birthday celebrations that make people feel loved. She shares practical ...
Alyssa - Persian Herb and Beef Stew
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Alyssa Donovan from Canada, best known for her incredible sourdough creations! We dive into everything from making your own starter to tips and resources for making delicious loaves. She even shares a ...
Ginger, Courtney, and Trinity - Chicken and Dumplings or Beef Bourguignon Soup
In this episode, Ginger Elmore, mother of nine, joins me with two of her daughters, Courtney and Trinity, to talk about raising capable, confident daughters who help create a hospitable home. Ginger shares wisdom on preparing girls to step in a...
Lizze - Asian Lettuce Wraps
Join Lizze Miller as she discusses how to dive into hospitality when you’re new to town (She's moved 7 times in 4 years!) and how to make others feel comfortable. Lizze shares her theory on building a well-balanced dish and menu and ho...
Elizabeth - Dave's Old Fashioned Chili or Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
Join Elizabeth Landis as we discuss her new book, The Forgotten Realm. While church and family are familiar places where we spend much of our time, Elizabeth helps us understand the often-overlooked civil realm and why it matters. She ...
Nicole - A Baby Shower Menu and More! Part 2
Immigrating from Russia as a teen, Nicole Shuparski offers a unique perspective on serving others including a humorous look into life on her church’s hospitality committee. From the cauldron-sized pot she uses for her beloved clam chow...
Nicole - A Baby Shower Menu and More! Part 1
Immigrating from Russia as a teen, Nicole Shuparski offers a unique perspective on serving others including a humorous look into life on her church’s hospitality committee. From the cauldron-sized pot she uses for her beloved clam chow...
Maggie - Cheeseburger Soup
Join Maggie Sears as she shares her love of hospitality and how she thinks outside the box as she and her husband work to facilitate fellowship. From a yearly fall party to snow-day fun to boat outings with friends, Maggie shares how she and he...
Micaiah - Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki
In this episode, we talk about what it's like to be on the receiving end of hospitality. Micaiah Shaw shares her family's journey through years of medical trials and the many ways her family and friends stepped in to help. We discuss practical ...
Lauren - French Market or Sausage Bean Soup
Join Lauren Johnson as she discusses the art of planning big, memorable events from group baby showers and homeschool conferences to weddings and July 4th bashes. You’ll hear step-by-step tools to simplify the process, starting with a brain dum...
Debi - Greek Meatballs
Join Debi Long as she shares her love of hospitality, from fall fetes and ladies' taco nights to being a part of the hospitality rotation on Sundays at her church. She talks about cooking seasonally, hosting in the yard, and a helpful app to ke...