Recipes from Today’s Show: Traditional Israeli Family Cooking

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TODAY on MHTV: I love learning new recipes and family traditions that center around food; today I have my friend Tal and her mom, who is from Israel, over to show me how to make a few Middle Eastern dishes. Hummus, is a simple chickpea dip blended with sesame paste, lemon juice and garlic—I like to… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Make-Ahead Family Meal

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TODAY on MHTV: My brother and nieces are coming to visit so I’m prepping a couple dishes that I can make in advance and that are also kid-friendly. My deep-dish pizza dough comes together in a snap and rises overnight to guarantee a perfect crust every time. I use this to make focaccia topped with slow-roasted tomatoes which… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: All About Pork

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TODAY ON MHTV: It’s no secret the Quinns love pork. I mean, really, really, love pork so I’m always trying to put a new spin on it. Today my friend, Matt Rahnik is here to show me how to make his amazing green chili and tomatillo pork stew. This versatile dish can be made in… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Asian-Inspired Menu

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TODAY on MHTV: My friend Paul is here showing me how to make his family-style version of bibimbap, a traditional Korean rice dish. “Paulbimbop” as I like to call it, is a great one-pot meal with a Mediterranean twist to the ingredients. I like to serve it with a jar of kimchi too – a… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Favorite Philadelphia Dishes

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TODAY on MHTV: My friend Beth, a Philly native, is here to help me make few of the classic dishes from the City of Brotherly Love. First up, a classic cheese steak: thin slices of beef topped with homemade cheese sauce and layered into a soft hoagie roll. What could be better? Then, we’re topping our… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Weeknight Meatless Dinner

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TODAY on MHTV: After a long day, sometimes all you need is a big bowl of comfort food. Since I’m trying to go meatless at least once a week, this hearty mushroom pasta with its cheesy, creamy sauce is sure to satisfy a comfort craving. A light side of pomodoro salad drizzled with olive oil doesn’t… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Portobello Mushroom Steak Dinner

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TODAY on MHTV: Thick, hearty mushrooms, like portobellos, are a great alternative to a meaty steak. Marinating them in olive oil and herbs keeps them tender and juicy while grilling. Serve over creamy goat cheese polenta as an alternative to mashed potatoes. The best thing about the polenta is that it does double duty for another… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Chicken Parmesan Dinner

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TODAY on MHTV: Chicken Parmesan is one of my favorite things to make for Sunday dinner; I prep everything in the morning and then assemble and bake it right before we’re about to eat.  The chicken is breaded in homemade breadcrumbs—they’re really easy, fast and add a lot more flavor than the store-bought stuff. To make… View Article

Recipes from Todays Show: Italian Osso Buco

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TODAY on MHTV: Osso Buco is a classic Italian dish of braised veal shank, and one that I love to make. It just so happens Richie picked up some veal shanks at the store today. It’s typically served with risotto Milanese, which is flavored with saffron. If I have any leftover risotto, I chill it, form it… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Pork Schnitzel

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TODAY on MHTV: Today I’m in the mood for crispy piece of meat – pork schnitzel always brings back memories of my moms kitchen and is a breeze to make. I coat thinly sliced pork tenderloin medallions with eggs and crunchy bread crumbs (I also always add Dijon to my eggs for a little kick)…. View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Fuss Free Entertaining

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Today on MHTV: Repeat this over and over — “entertaining doesn’t have to be stressful”. I love throwing an impromptu cocktail party or dinner to bring friends together and I promise it doesn’t need to be hard to put together. Today’s menu is all about easy hor d’ouevres that are so good, no one will… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Nostalgic Summer Menu

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TODAY on MHTV: Summer always makes me think of my trips to Massachusetts to see my mom and all the great meals we shared during those visits. Today, I’m reminiscing and making my version of New England clam chowder. It’s a little lighter than the traditional soup but still rich in flavor; I mix the clam… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Packable Lunches

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TODAY on MHTV: I’m making three hearty grain salads that are great for dinner and make refreshing and hearty lunch for the next day (the flavors get better as it sits overnight). Carrots and celery add crunch to my barley, mushroom, and dill salad; my farro, feta, and mint salad is packed with protein-rich chickpeas; and my super-simple brown rice… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Love Thy Pans

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TODAY on MHTV: There are tons of pots and pans out there these days – skillets, cast-iron, griddle, you name it. Knowing which pans to use and when to use them is an important skill for any cook, home or professional. I’m cooking up red snapper with citrus-herb relish in a nonstick pan, using cast-iron to… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Kitchen: New York Street Cart Food

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TODAY on MHTV: My boys and I are a bit spoiled living in New York; we’re able to get delicious eats on pretty much every corner. As you can imagine, some of the best food comes straight from street cart vendors, so today I’m sharing some of my favorites: soft pretzels, fragrant candied cashews, and… View Article

Bird of The Future

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This weekend the boys took the leftovers from my photo shoot and made the craziest bird! Two pounds of bacon wrapped around a 15-pound turkey slow smoked with applewood in the extra large big green egg. The bacon came off just before the end and was glazed with a scotch-cherry sauce while the bird finished… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Improvising in the Kitchen

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TODAY on MHTV: Don’t let it get you down if you feel like there’s nothing in the house—this is the best time to experiment with new recipes. Penne is mixed with a rich sauce of sautéed cabbage, bacon and currants and a savory twist on couers a la crème using 3 cheeses is served with endive… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Lunch Party

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TODAY on MHTV: Having some go-to recipes for feeding a big crowd fast is a necessity, but it has to be simple to put together. Start with my guacamole (think – easy store bought chips and veggies) that’ll hold everybody over until diving into a party fav, oven-crisped flautas (forget the fryer – these get… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Beef Patties

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TODAY on MHTV: One of the best ways to save time during the week is having something you can just throw right in the oven from the freezer, but it’s even better if it’s homemade. Jamaican-style beef patties with curry-seasoned dough and a spicy ground beef filling can be made in advance and stored in the… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Sunday’s Brunch, Monday’s Lunch

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TODAY on MHTV at 11:30 am ET: Sundays are a great way to relax and what better way to spend time with the family then to brunch together. I love to take the extra time to cook up a great meal like my savory spinach and ham pie, with a deliciously flaky crust. Alongside, I… View Article