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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 45 MIN

Omi Hopper Cooked Through the Hardest Year of Her Life to Get Here

from The Dinner Plan

Next Level Chef contestant Omi Hopper has published a new cookbook full of essential Puerto Rican recipes—the ones that feel like a welcome home to the folks who follow her on Instagram and TikTok. In this episode of The Dinner Plan, she shares her story. She was working as a makeup artist when her husband was laid off; she worried about how they'd pay for groceries. Find out how she ended up cooking on TV and writing her own cookbook, Cooking con Omi, plus learn what she cooks for parties and how she stays creative in the kitchen. For Omi's recipe for stewed beans, head to our newsletter at TheDinnerPlan.Substack.com.____Thanks to this week's sponsors:Une Femme Wines: Use code DINNERPLAN for 20% off at UneFemmeWines.com. Must be 21+Straus Family Creamery: Find Straus organic ice cream at Whole Foods nationwide or at strausfamilycreamery.com.Made In Cookware: Visit madein.cc/dinnerplan to unlock your discount offer.Check out Food Friends on Substack, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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