TODAY on MHTV: I’ve spoken many times about how my cast-iron pans are some of my most beloved kitchen essentials. Today my brother David is here, and we’ve got recipes that will give you a few more reasons to love your cast iron! Seared scallops have the perfect outside crisp and are balanced with a… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: When in doubt, rely on your pantry to help get good food on the table! With a well-stocked pantry, you can pull dinner together with ease and that’s exactly what I’m doing today. A nod to the canned soup I ate as a kid, I recreate a classic tomato soup and top… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: My Louisiana-based brother Jim and I are serving up food with some serious Southern hospitality. Golden and crispy chicken fried steak with gravy, brown sugar-coated candied sweet potatoes and collard greens cooked with smoked bacon. Get the recipes from this episode: Chicken Fried Steak Candied Sweet Potatoes Collard Greens Watch ”Mad Hungry… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: My family loves Chinese food but takeout has a tendency to make your wallet lighter with your waistband tighter. Today Calder and I are making healthier versions some of our favorite Chinese takeout dishes, saving unnecessary calories and a few bucks: sweet and crunchy sesame chicken, pork fried rice and for some… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: The food at state fairs is always filled with nostalgia and comfort, and today I’m recreating some of those delicious dishes at home — sweet and savory corn dogs coated in a cornbread batter and fried, colorful candied apples, and funnel cake. Get the recipes from this episode: Corn Dog Funnel Cake… View Article

I get tons of feedback on here and on facebook about people making the Mad Hungry recipes or their riffs on them so on Mondays, we’d like to start posting  Mad Hungry MY Way Mondays, a part of the mad hungry blog where we show YOUR Mad Hungry Meals. This week’s Mad Hungry my Way… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Living in New York, my boys and I are spoiled with the ability to get good eats in a New York minute. Some of the best food in New York City comes straight from the carts, so today I’m sharing some of my “local” favorites: the famous New York hot dog smothered… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: My son Calder and I are big fans of New York City diners, and today we’re taking inspiration from them with some no-fuss, diner-style staples of our own. Our chicken club is stacked high with layers of fixings, homemade Dijon mayo, and a pickle on top. Of course, we’re baking a New… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Step away from the carryout menus. Today, I’m transforming my kitchen into a local takeout joint and creating some delicious, homemade versions of Thai restaurant favorites. First up, a savory and filling shrimp pad thai. Next, easy-as-can-be beef skewers served with a rich and creamy peanut dipping sauce. Get the recipes from… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: I love lingering over a lazy fall brunch with my family and friends, but when the boys were young, the weekends were always a bit hectic. Over the years, I’ve developed some great go-to recipes that can be made ahead — homemade chicken-sage sausage patties and a rich maple Bundt cake, leaving… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: We’re waist-deep into comfort-food season — which can do a number on the waistline. While I love hearty casseroles and stews, right now I’m craving something light and my halibut steamed on a bed of herbs with bok choy and a squeeze of lime hits the spot. For a seasonal side, I’m… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: I still cringe at the thought of all those greasy, late-night feasts my son Calder would make while he was away at college. He’s here today, and we’re re-creating some of his favorites — jiggle shots, honey-glazed hot wings, and potato skins topped with cheese, sour cream, and chives — with good, healthy ingredients…. View Article

TODAY on MHTV: I can’t count how many times I’ve heard, “I’m starving, and there’s nothing in the house to eat!” Nine times out of 10, I can prove that theory wrong with some simple pantry ingenuity. First, I’m making mac and cheese with pasta and leftover cheese. For a quick side, I’m drizzling lemon… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: When that first hint of fall hits the air, my stomach responds in a big way. Today, I’ve got a serious craving for a warm bowl of farmhouse chicken chowder and some savory cheddar drop biscuits. I’m spiking a pear and sparkling-cider cocktail with warming bourbon — the perfect accompaniment to curling… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: The freezer is your friend on busy nights when you want a home-cooked meal but are tight on time. Today, I’m creating a tasty side dish of sauteed corn and edamame with icebox ingredients, and stocking up on a few containers of my savory sausage meat sauce and make-ahead chocolate-peanut cookie dough… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to BBQ. My pulled pork starts with a rub of brown sugar, cumin, and paprika. Then I braise it in Guinness beer until it’s so tender it pulls apart at the slightest touch. I serve it with my tangy… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: When my bothers and I were younger and lived along the Detroit River in Windsor, Ontario, we spent many a meal, and have many fond memories of, the Midwestern roadhouses. Today my brother Jim is here to help me create a meal inspired by those roadhouses. We’re frying fresh perch and creating… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Some days you’ve just got to make do with what’s on hand. Today, I’m turning ordinary pantry items into dishes that sing. I’m seasoning black beans with garlic and cumin, preparing a tomato and chickpea sauce for pasta, and giving popcorn a pop with chili powder and lime. Finally, I’m whipping up… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: My son Calder loves burgers, shakes, fries, and all the other bad-for-you goodies found at typical fast-food joints. Today he’s helping me turn these guilty pleasures into healthy revelations. We’re spiking chicken burgers with chives for extra flavor, baking potato poppers for the french fry fans, and washing it all down with… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: The flavors of Japanese cuisine are a big culinary inspiration for me, and today I’m sharing three of my favorite authentic recipes. Crispy pork tonkatsu (a breaded and deep-fried pork chop) is sliced and drizzled with a sweet and fresh dashi-mirin sauce. On the side: simple and light cabbage salad and my… View Article