After moving to New York City, culinary creator Ryan Nordheimer, AB ’21, discovered that his most fun nights and best memories with his friends were the dinners he hosted. What began as intimate gatherings in his tiny East Village apartment quickly evolved into his signature hosting style that sparked his rapidly growing online community. Through his effortless, approachable style, Nordheimer has inspired others to rediscover the joy of cooking for the people they love. Nordheimer’s philosophy is simple: the food can be casual, and your vibe should be too.
Dinner at My Place will inspire cooking with confidence, without the pressure. Inside, you’ll find vibrant, shareable recipes designed to make menu planning intuitive and stress-free. Impress your friends with various chicken and fish dishes like Habanero Hot Honey Butter Chicken Wings and Salmon Puttanesca. Explore meat-heavy mains like Burgers with Chile-Candied Bacon & Kale Slaw and plant-forward entrees like Not My Mama’s Eggplant Parmesan. Carb lovers will have plenty of options like Spicy Calabrian Rigatoni with Burrata with fresh pairings like Chilled Little Gem & Avocado Rose Salad. Of course, never skip dessert. Finish the party with sweets like Double Chocolate Mousse Cake and Almond Croissant Cookies. Along the way, Nordheimer shares his system for building a balanced menu, pacing your prep and pulling it all together seamlessly.
About the author
Nordheimer first gained widespread attention when his elaborate dinner creations and decadent baked goods began going viral across TikTok and Instagram. His first breakout moment came from baking every New York Times holiday cookie recipe in a single day. Since then, Nordheimer’s inventive culinary voice has led to features on Good Morning America, Today, and the New York Post, along with coverage from The New York Times, People and BuzzFeed. Today, Nordheimer is known for creating over-the-top dinners for friends and family, hosting his viral apartment café, and creating new entertaining concepts. Through it all, he continues to inspire a new generation of home cooks to embrace gathering, hosting, and making everyday meals feel special. He lives in New York City.