Chef Sheldon Simeon’s Potluck Rules

About this episode

Sheldon Simeon shares his potluck rules and cooking strategies on The Dinner Plan podcast.

Top Chef alum Sheldon Simeon has a new cookbook out, called Ohana Style , that's all about cooking family dinners. But sometimes feeding your people is a bigger affair, and Sheldon has opinions about the best things to bring to a potluck. On this episode of The Dinner Plan podcast, Sheldon Simeon chats with host Maggie Hoffman and shares his strategy for potluck leftovers, his advice for prepping food for hot weather gatherings, and a few cookbooks he turns to for inspiration. Get Sheldon's shoyu chicken recipe and a chance to win the book on this week's newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com . ___ Thanks to today's sponsors: Tastemade Cooking: Use code DINNERPLAN for 40% off an annual membership at Tastemade.com/dinnerplan Made In Cookware:  Head to  madein.cc/dinnerplan  to unlock your discount offer. Find Brami protein pasta at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, or EnjoyBrami.com Society Insurance : Find your local agent at SocietyInsurance.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Maggie Hoffman

Guest: Sheldon Simeon

Topics covered

• potluck
• family dinners
• cooking advice
• cookbooks
• hot weather gatherings

Keywords

• potluck rules
• family dinners
• cookbook
• cooking advice
• hot weather cooking

Sponsors

Tastemade, Made In Cookware, Society Insurance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brami

Books & works: Ohana Style

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