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by Bess Hawthorne
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!
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- 1 weeks ago57 min
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 stored in her basement available for others to borrow. She also offers a family favorite recipe featuring a magic ingredient, an authentic Mexican side dish, and practical encouragement to practice hospitality by using what God has given you. We wrap up the ...
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
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, starting with your family first. She encourages us to remember that hospitality is a way of life, not a performance, and that your hospitality "muscle" grows over time as you practice it. Perfection isn’t the goal, loving people is. We're so glad you're he...
- Jun 18, 20261h 15m
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 spend time with your grandchildren, along with tips for hosting large, kid-filled gatherings. We reflect on seasons of life, the gifts God has given each of us, and a book that helped shape Kirsten's perspective. We hope this discussion encourages you and ...
- Jun 4, 20261h 13m
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 spend time with your grandchildren, along with tips for hosting large, kid-filled gatherings. We reflect on seasons of life, the gifts God has given each of us, and a book that helped shape Kirsten's perspective. We hope this discussion encourages you and ...
- May 21, 20261h 10m
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 tips you'll find very helpful. She discusses a clever cleaning tip, ways to welcome the littlest guests, an after-lunch treat for the adults, and how the freezer can help you stay prepared for hospitality. We also talk about the kitchen tools she reaches...
- May 7, 20261h 9m
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 life. She also shares her five-minute tip, a simple habit that helps you pause and warmly greet your guests. We talk about delicious recipes and the gift of unexpected hospitality, including simple ways to add a thoughtful, surprising extra touch. Plus, ...
- Apr 23, 20261h 2m
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 make again and again. Hero reveals a little-known grocery store hack, offers advice on thoughtful communication with guests, and highlights a must-have kitchen item everyone should own. Along the way we tell lots of stories that will have you laughing w...
- Apr 9, 20261h 3m
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 make again and again. Hero reveals a little-known grocery store hack, offers advice on thoughtful communication with guests, and highlights a must-have kitchen item everyone should own. Along the way we tell lots of stories that will have you laughing w...
About 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!
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