Recipes from Today’s Show: Big Game Party Dishes

I am not a huge football fan but I do love game grub.  Today, Calder and I are going to show you how to make some easy bite-sized eats with big flavor: Seven Layer Bean Dip are a great one-up from salsa while mini Sliders are grilled with the pickle right in them and topped… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Karaoke Night Party Food

One sure fire way to have a great night out with friends is to add some karaoke to your party. Today I have my karaoke partner, Rebecca, in the kitchen with me to bang out a delicious spread of finger foods. For dipping the veggies and chips, we’re mixing up my Caramelized Bacon and Onion… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Holiday Cocktail Party

TODAY on MHTV: Keep a holiday party simple by serving informal versions of normally fancy dishes. Dijon baby lamp chops and mini Asian crab cakes make the perfect finger foods. Have your guests wash down these easy-to-prepare apps with lemon drop-champagne punch. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Dijon Baby Lamb… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Shepherd’s Pie

In the winter months, I can’t think of anything more satisfying than a big helping of Shepherd’s Pie.  Recently, after reading it’s the favorite of a famous rock n’ roller, I got inspired to amp up this dish.  So, in my new version, I’m layering ground lamb with onions, peas and some decadent mashed potatoes…. View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Fondue Night

TODAY on MHTV: Make entertaining easy with a fondue spread that can be mostly made ahead so that party time can be spent with your guests. Miles is here to help me make my lighter version of fondue bourguignonne (pan-seared beef) that’s paired with no-cook dipping sauces. To get in some veg, try simple and… View Article

Your Christmas Dinner

Hi Everyone, As the holidays creep upon us, we’re mad curious what you all do for your holiday meal. You’ve seen the Mad Hungry menus of Quinn Christmas dinners past: the holiday ham, braciola, beef tenderloin and of course the boys’ favorite, standing rib roast. Now the question is- what are YOU making for your… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Men Love Pie

One thing all the men in my house have in common is a crazy love for pie.  Savory or sweet, as long as there’s a great crust, they are always ready to dig in- and for a for a great crust, you need a great dough.  Today I’m going to show you how to make… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Christmas Ham Dinner

TODAY on MHTV: I like to check with my butcher to secure the best possible cut of meat in advance and this time I’ve got a beautiful ham ; I’ve glazed it with a sweet yet tart orange marmalade and am serving it with two delicious sides. Then for dessert, a light lemon cake is… View Article
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Recipes From Today’s Show: Christmas Eve Dinner Menu

TODAY on MHTV: A lot of my family memories center around food, especially at Christmas time. My brother David is here to help me make a Scala family classic—beef braciola. Don’t know what braciola is? It’s thin slices of beef, seasoned with breadcrumbs and parmesan, then rolled into little bundles and tied with string. From… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Edible Gift Ideas

TODAY on MHTV: Try making some of your gifts this year–Jennifer Aaronson is here to help me show you some fab gift ideas–everyone will appreciate the personal touch and be equally psyched that they’ll get something delish to eat. Papaya chutney packed in Mason jars looks beautiful and you can spread it on just about… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Holiday Brunch

Today on MHTV: Keep breakfast chill after a big holiday and make a brunch that everyone can join no matter what time they wake up. Try some traditional scones; they’re a snap to make and are delicious alongside a ham and leek frittata. Round out the meal with fresh juice and coffee.  More from the… View Article
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Recipe’s From Today’s Show: Easy Exotic Entertaining

Today on MHTV: Exotic doesn’t have to mean scary; this bold and brightly-flavored Asian-inspired menu is all about making exotic easy.  Seared sirloin sits on a bed of scallions and arugula with my Thai Beef salad while my Clams with Lemongrass and Chilies make a great, quick app. For a balance of hot and sweet,… View Article

Recipe’s From Today’s Show: Lucinda’s Favorite Recipes

Today on MHTV: I love to cook as a need, hobby and passion- but just like everything else, I have my personal favorite recipes and today I’ll be sharing them with you. Stracciatella Soup is filled with parmesan and eggs that are whisked into the broth to produce a smooth and creamy consistency. I love… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Edible Gift Ideas

If you’ve got a lot of people on your “to buy for” list this year, edible gifts are a great way to go and today, Jen Aaronson is here to help me make some of our favorites. Honey-Gingerbread Cookies are as good to eat as they are to look at double as ornament and you… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: One-Pot Holiday Cooking

Today on MHTV: When the holidays roll around, so does company. Make entertaining a crowd easy with a one-pot meal. My Boeuf Bourguignon soup is hearty and filled with short ribs and veggies that I like to serve along with Herbed Egg Noodles and Horseradish Chive Bread for dipping. Buttery Apple Crisp with a brown… View Article
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Recipes From Today’s Show: Fuss-Free Party

Today on MHTV: Having a party doesn’t have to mean long-to-prepare, high-mainetence food; today I’m making recipes that are all “fuss free”.  Finger foods like Lemon-Parsley Gougeres and Bacon-Wrapped Dates are easy to pick up and prepare while my Green Apple Martinis and Blood Orange Punch can be prepped ahead of the party. The star… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Christmas Ham Dinner

When I begin planning for the holidays, I go straight to my butcher to pick up a great cut of meat. This Christmas I’ve got myself a ham that I’m “decorating” with some simple orange slices that make it pretty to look at and adds extra citrus flavor to the marmalade glaze.  For sides, scalloped sweet… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Holiday Cocktail Party

During the holidays, we all find ourselves floating from party to party and with such busy schedules, I try to entertain easily with fun bite-sized food. Today, I’m going to show you how to shrink down popular dinner dishes into perfect bites.  That way, your guests can keep their drink in hand while still munching… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Holiday Brunch

With the holidays, comes A LOT of entertaining.  I love sit down, formal dinners but sometimes, a fun, casual brunch is the better way to go.  With a big buffet-style brunch, you’re not waking up at the crack of dawn to get everything on the table.  Instead, you can make plenty in advance and sleep… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Christmas Eve Dinner Menu

Christmas Eve is always a huge party at our house. I love making family recipes that bring us all together and remind us of the “old days”.  Today, my brother David is here to help me make our grandmother’s delicious Beef Braciola.  The best part of this hearty main is that the sauce is perfect… View Article