Mad Hungry Fourth of July

No matter what my plans are for the Fourth of July, I always make sure they involve some of my favorite summer recipes. For me, the best way to relax and celebrate is with good food, family, and friends. If you’re looking for some inspiration for this Thursday, here are some recipes made for warm… View Article

St. Patrick’s Day Menus

With St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, there seems to be two camps of people: Corned Beef and Cabbage folks and the non-Corned Beef folks. Luckily, We’ve got menus for both parties. Check out our two menus below to celebrate! (Un)Corned Beef Menu: All the flavor of homemade corned beef but without the 3 days of… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Father’s Day Dinner

TODAY on MHTV: Father’s day dinner is one meal where we give my husband, Richie, whatever he wants. And he always wants meat, meat, and more meat! Calder and I are grilling juicy steak and veggie kebabs and topping them with a fresh and simple chimichurri sauce.  Then, I’m making a Michelada beer cocktail (beer,… View Article

Good to Grill: Recipes Made for BBQs and Grilling

With warmer weather upon is, it’s officially the kickoff of grilling season! Here’s some of our favorite Mad Hungry recipes that were made for warm summer days by the grill. Drinks Cucumber Mint Gin and Tonic Limeade Michelada Beer Cocktail Pineappleade Tarragon Lemonade Grapefruit  Thyme Cocktail Sides & Salads California Cobb Salad Classic Coleslaw Chilled… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Mother’s Day Menu

TODAY on MHTV: Mother’s Day is a big day for me for lots of reasons. Of course, being a mom myself makes it special but I always want to honor my own mom, Rosemary, too. I’m making a menu that is worthy of a celebration but won’t take all day to prepare, so I can… View Article

Kentucky Derby & Cinco De Mayo Recipes

It’s a big food party weekend with BOTH the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo landing on the same day! Looking for grub to get down with? Look no further, we’ve got you covered for whatever you feel like celebrating, or maybe, a mix of both. For the Derby: Southern Cooking Show with Spearmint Juleps,… View Article

Mad Hungry MY Way: Holiday Tables

[picasa username=”madhungrylsq” albumname=”MadHungryMYWayYourHolidayTables”] With many of the holidays upon us the past few weeks, we wondered what was on YOUR holiday tables.  We asked, you answered and above are some of the awesome and inspiring photos of submissions we received from our MH viewers.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: July 4th BBQ

TODAY on MHTV: July 4th is this weekend and we are ready to celebrate! I’m basting grilled chicken with my homemade figgy bbq sauce—it’s a little sweet and a little sour and tastes great on all kinds of meat, not just chicken.  A from-scratch mayonnaise is an easy, all-purpose mix-in for potato salads, coleslaws, and… View Article
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Fourth of July Celebration

[picasa username=”lsq713″ albumname=”FourthofJuly”] For me, Memorial day marks the beginning of summer and is celebrated with the grill. Come 4th of July, I take a break from the hot coals and hit the coast. My mom lives by the beach in Massachusetts & my brothers and I try to descend on “Glousta” at least once… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: July 4th BBQ

TODAY on MHTV: We’re celebrating the 4th in style! Grilled chicken is basted with a homemade sweet-and-sour figgy bbq sauce made of black Mission figs and balsamic vinegar. Then, I add crunchy cornichons and peppadew peppers to an all-purpose, from-scratch mayo (think potato salad, coleslaw, etc.) Finally, a patriotic red, white, and blue icebox cake… View Article
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Happy Mother’s Day

Hey mama’s: I hope you get to chill with your own mom or at least with the spirit of her momness. I’ll be soccer mom-ing it today—with pleasure. And—I’ve dropped enough of my own hints as to what might make me happy today foodwise all of which involve being with my boys and enjoying a… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Mother’s Day Menu

TODAY on MHTV: Mother’s Day is a big day for me for lots of reasons. Of course, being a mom myself makes it special but I always want to honor my own mom, Rosemary, too. I’m making a menu that is worthy of a celebration but won’t take all day to prepare, so I can… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Easter Feast

TODAY on MHTV: Every year my family and I enjoy a big spread for Easter that’s full of seasonal ingredients, and this year I’m using two of my favorites: lamb and artichokes. I’m roasting a leg of lamb that’s been butterflied and rolled up with a filling of savory artichoke hearts, pancetta, and Parmesan cheese… View Article
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Recipes From Today’s Show: Fuss-Free Party Ideas

TODAY on MHTV: Don’t stress about putting together a fun cocktail party—I’ll show you how to set up a casual, buffet-style bash in just a couple hours. With great cocktails like blood orange punch and a few easy finger foods (bacon-wrapped dates and cheese balls 3 ways) you’ll be on your way to a great… View Article
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