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Food · Bess Hawthorne

Come Over for Dinner!

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! Find all of the recipes and must-have kitchen items at www.comeoverfordinner.com!

Chart trend

Position in the Food chart (US), last 90 days.

#15
all-time peak
125
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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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 con

Aug 27
1 h 07 min

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

Aug 13
48 min

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

Jul 30
57 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

Jul 16
57 min

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

Jul 2
1 h 04 min

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-l

Jun 18
1 h 15 min

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-l

Jun 4
1 h 13 min

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 dev

May 21
1 h 10 min

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 cleanin

May 7
1 h 09 min

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 co

Apr 23
1 h 02 min

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 co

Apr 9
1 h 03 min

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 activ

Mar 26
1 h 05 min

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 t

Mar 12
59 min

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 sta

Feb 26
1 h 01 min

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 crea

Feb 12
1 h 17 min

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. Li

Jan 29
1 h 10 min

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 und

Jan 15
1 h 00 min

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 committe

Jan 1
39 min

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 committe

Dec 18 2025
1 h 01 min

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

Dec 4 2025
1 h 06 min

Chart positions

Where Come Over for Dinner! ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 7, 2026).

#82 ▼ 8 Food US

What listeners say

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I just found this podcast and have listened to three episodes so far. I really enjoy the foodie talk, inspiring recipes, and focus on hospitality. Thank you so much for the work and thoughtfulness you put into making this podcast!

emilyylamb · May 2025

Bess’ podcast is so encouraging, helpful, and inspirational! As a (sometimes tired) mom, wife, and frequent host, I have found “Come Over for Dinner” to be a breath of fresh air of delight in serving our families and guests! I have listened to several episodes and have laughed and smiled my way through them. I have been so inspired to be more intentional in how I show hospitality to my own family, as well as others. The Lord has used you to encourage me as I continue to feed my family and friends with joy, and I look forward to more listening of “Come Over for Dinner!”

BRinnTX · Apr 2025

I’ve been listening to this podcast for a few years and have added some fabulous recipes to my collection thanks to it. But more than just meal ideas, I’ve been given life advice—learning from people in all walks of life what humble, gracious, joyful hospitality looks like. I highly recommend this podcast!

Sarah_learns · Jan 2025

Bess and her guests always encourage me to entertain or show hospitality in new ways. Every recipe I’ve tried has been a hit!

New Thoughts for Old People · Jan 2025

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