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
134 episodes
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 133
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53:26
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 132
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59:05
Leslie - Chicken Artichoke Bake
Join Leslie Taylor as we explore the surprising health benefits of making your own broth, her step-by-step “salad repair manual,” and her universal salad recipe. Leslie shares the one kitchen item she uses more than any other, as well as the se...
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Season 4
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Episode 131
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1:25:46
Tamara - One Big Beautiful Bowl
Join Tamara Latham as she shares practical hospitality tips, starting with a very important one: don’t forget to laugh! If you’re not a natural planner or delegator, Tamara offers encouragement to begin anyway, and your muscles will grow. You’l...
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Season 4
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Episode 130
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53:35
Melissa - Smash Burgers and Beer Cheese Dip
Join Melissa Knific, a recipe developer with experience at Family Circle, HelloFresh, Rachael Ray, and more, as we discuss her latest project: a cookbook inspired by recipes from all 63 U.S. national...
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Season 4
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Episode 129
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54:15
Nicole - Marinated Pork Loin and Funeral Potatoes
Originally from England and now living in Texas, pastor’s wife Nicole Jeffery has become an expert in hosting large groups with ease. She shares the secrets behind her stress-free hospitality, including her favorite store-bought shortcuts that ...
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Season 4
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Episode 128
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55:52
Jenny - Sourdough Pizza Dough or Stromboli
Join Jenny Brown, a pastor's wife with many years of experience in opening her home to others, as she shares practical wisdom on everyday hospitality. Jenny talks about letting go of excess stuff, numerous uses for sourdough, and why doing the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 127
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57:38
Anna - Lasagna with Homemade Noodles and Cream Cheese
Join Anna Stoltzfus as she discusses why she believes hospitality is an important part of community. She shares how her church’s hospitality home rotation, where families take turns hosting Sunday lunches, creates meaningful fellowship beyond a...
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Season 4
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Episode 126
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58:49
Lavinia and Mary - Stuffed Bell Peppers, Creamy Potatoes and Meatballs, Gyros, and More!
Join Lavinia Belyavskiy and Mary Spatarel as they share mouthwatering dishes and beloved treats from their Moldovan and Ukrainian heritages. They talk about how to be prepared for spontaneous hospitality, blessing others with a meal, and mainta...
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Season 4
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Episode 125
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1:02:10
Carmen - Ragu or Grilled Chicken Skewers, Part 2
Join Carmen Horner as she shares her favorite mouth-watering recipes (and why she always doubles or triples them), a hot tip for finding Staub on sale, and a memorable story that will reveal why she works ahead when planning for company! A seas...
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Season 4
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Episode 124
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42:28
Carmen - Ragu or Grilled Chicken Skewers, Part 1
Join Carmen Horner as she shares her favorite mouth-watering recipes (and why she always doubles or triples them), a hot tip for finding Staub on sale, and a memorable story that will reveal why she works ahead when planning for company! A seas...
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Season 4
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Episode 123
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39:52
Johanna - Baked Chicken with a Splash of Cognac
In this episode, Johanna Ohmes shares practical and encouraging tips for showing hospitality when you're single, especially when hosting overnight guests. She covers simple ways to make guests feel welcome, including thoughtful touches, easy go...
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Season 4
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Episode 122
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1:03:13
Christy - Bang Bang Chicken
Join Christy Steel as she tells how her knowledge went from making boxed mac and cheese to being able to confidently host an event for her entire church. She shares the joy of hosting a yearly Bibl...
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Season 4
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Episode 121
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1:03:43
Allison - Jambalaya
Join Allison Weeks from The Art of Home: A Podcast for Homemakers, where she encourages and inspires others in homemaking. She joins me to discuss how homemaking is something we learn and practice over time. Allison explains backwards ...
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Season 4
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Episode 120
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1:03:57
Jessica - Pizza or Pasta Night
Jessica Fisher, host of the blog Good Cheap Eats, shares her top tips for saving time and money when preparing meals. She highlights the importance of shopping sales, using what you have, and stocking your freezer. When having groups over, Jess...
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Season 4
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Episode 119
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52:08
Rebekah Merkle - Special Episode on Easter, Part 2
Join Bekah Merkle and Bess Hawthorne as we continue to talk about the rich traditions of Easter. This episode features stories that are sure to make you laugh, including an Easter egg hunt gone wrong and the best lamb Bekah ever had that can ne...
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Season 4
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Episode 118
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54:35
Rebekah Merkle - Special Episode on Easter, Part 1
Join Bekah Merkle and Bess Hawthorne as we explore the culture and traditions of Easter. As the celebration approaches, we discuss practical ways to plan, prepare your heart, and embrace the work with joy. Bekah encourages budgeting cleanup as ...
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Season 4
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Episode 117
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51:20
Felicity - Chicken, Bacon, and Wild Rice Soup
Join Felicity Holt as she explores the unique challenges of offering warm and inviting hospitality while navigating a home renovation. She shares how to create an atmosphere of coziness and cheer, even amidst the chaos, and reveals her must-mak...
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Season 4
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Episode 116
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37:18
Shelly - Taco Bar
Join Shelly Perkins as she discusses the action of hospitality - starting with family and extending to every guest. From creating a beautiful, casual, and comfortable atmosphere to hosting an allergy-friendly taco bar, Shelly shares practical t...
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Season 4
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Episode 115
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1:01:28
Lori - Pulled Pork 3 Ways
Join Lori Harlow to dive into the joys and challenges of hosting guests in your home for more than just an overnight stay. We’ll explore what truly matters (and what doesn’t) when creating a welcoming space, the importance of living in communit...
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Season 4
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Episode 114
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55:43
Jennie Part 2 - Baked Oatmeal and Mexican Quiche
Join Jennie Jones as we continue to discuss many forms of unconventional hospitality. From hospital meals to moving vans, discover creative ways to meet the needs around you. We’ll discuss how hospitality changes with life’s seasons and ways to...
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Season 4
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Episode 113
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46:11
Jennie - Baked Oatmeal and Mexican Quiche
Join Jennie Jones as we discuss many forms of unconventional hospitality. From hospital meals to moving vans, discover creative ways to meet the needs around you. We’ll discuss how hospitality changes with life’s seasons and ways to help when a...
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Season 4
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Episode 112
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47:34
Jen - Hysa House Instant Pot Taco Chicken or Spaghetti for a Crowd
Join Jen Carlson as she shares the faithfulness of God through life's trials and encourages simple, heartfelt hospitality. Even if you're not a natural planner, Jen offers easy practical tips for creating simple yet delicious recipes that can f...
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Season 4
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Episode 111
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1:25:38
Danielle - Zuppa Toscana Soup
Join Danielle van den Dolder from Australia as she shares her warm and welcoming approach to hospitality! Danielle talks about how her church cares for visitors, the charming Dutch tradition of eating cake first, and a hot tip for perfect caram...
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Season 3
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Episode 110
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1:08:52
Melissa - Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits, Part 2
Join Melissa Cross, a culinary teacher at Geneva Academy, as she shares insights from her cooking classes for seniors and the heartwarming "orphan" Thanksgiving and Easter she hosts for those without family nearby. Melissa and her husband have ...
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Season 3
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Episode 109
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53:12