TODAY on MHTV: The food of New Orleans is a mouthwatering mix of Cajun, Creole, and Southern flavors that I crave. Lucky for me, my brother Jim lives in Louisiana and shared his recipe for his Big Easy-style barbecued shrimp. I’m pairing it with peppery string beans and my three-spice bloody Mary, made with… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: I love hearty Southern food and my longtime friend and colleague, Sarah, is here to create some of our down-home favorites. First, we whip up a pitcher of spearmint juleps, allowing the mint to steep in the bourbon. For flavorful fried chicken without all the fat and mess, I’m making mine… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: My husband, Richie, makes the best baby back ribs. Not one to write down his recipes, I had to follow him around the kitchen to get the details on the dry rub. The result is a perfect balance of salt, sweet, and spice. To round out the meal, slow-cooked baked beans… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV at 11:30 am ET: Looking for some savory satisfaction? Try my shepherd’s pie, inspired by the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards. A description of his twist on the classic dish in his autobiography left me hungry — I couldn’t wait to try his technique of layering raw onions between the lamb mixture… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: Whenever I see gray clouds rolling in the morning of a planned cookout, I put my no-fail backup plan into action. Even though they’re oven-roasted, my St. Louis-style ribs are full of smoky flavor — the secret is in the dry rub of brown sugar and spices. And whether I’m indoors… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: I’m a three-meals-a-day kind of gal, but my boys love their between-meal eating. You won’t find greasy bags of potato chips in the cupboards, but when hunger hits we’ve got snacks to satisfy the craving. For a bit of protein to hold them over for dinner, I like to whip up… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: When I’m in the mood for some quick comfort food, I think pasta. I’ve been trying to go meatless once a week, so I’m making a nutty, golden mushroom sauce with cremini mushrooms, Parmesan, cream, and a little white wine. Pomodoro salad is a longtime family favorite; preparing it reminds me… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: Creating a restaurant-worthy meal at home is way less intimidating than it sounds. Herbed butter, spread on a cut baguette and popped in the oven makes a great dipper for leftover sauce from my simple but delicious shrimp scampi. To add some green to the dinner table, I go for a… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV @ 11:30 am ET: No one is immune to feeling a little under the weather from time to time, and when that first cough or sneeze hits, my first line of defense is in the kitchen. Fresh ginger tea and lime-honey ice pops work wonders on a sore throat, and for… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: I’m making a healthy vegetarian meal that’s so flavorful no one misses the meat. Sweet-and-spicy chickpeas are balanced by white rice, a cooling cucumber-yogurt salad, and a round of refreshing and creamy mango-cardamom lassi drinks. These dishes have “new family favorite” written all over them. More from the show. Get the… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: Greek food is all about fresh, simple ingredients that create flavorful meals, and today’s menu is no different. Lamb chops drizzled in a fresh mint sauce and my mom’s healthy white bean salad go great with chive pita chips. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Lamb Chops… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: Entertaining guests doesn’t have to be difficult! This menu tastes as good as it is easy to prepare. Roasted pork tenderloin can be made ahead and tastes great hot, cold, or room temperature. On the side, a summery beet-and-tomato salad pops with fresh mint. For a rustic and eye-catching dessert, I… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: I had so much fun visiting with a fourth-grade class in Garden City, NY, last winter that I invited their teacher, John Contratti, to come on the show and share some of his favorite recipes: an easy, cheesy eggplant rollatini and a savory side dish of sauteed radicchio and endive tossed… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV @ 11:30 am ET: You can never have too many fried chicken recipes up your sleeve, especially in the summer, when casual dinner parties move to the patio. The last thing you want to think about is a hot oven. My tender, molasses-brined chicken tastes great hot or cold, and a… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: Entertain your inner child as well as the actual kids in your life with this fun, nutritious menu. My nieces Callie and Bella Scala join me to test the kid-friendly quotient of my crunchy chicken tenders, pasta wheels and cheese, and toasted marshmallow cupcakes. More from the show. Get the recipes from… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: Your family will never guess they’re eating light with this flavorful lemon-thyme chicken paillard dish that’s ready in minutes. I usually pair it with a crisp arugula and radicchio salad. For dessert, I’m serving Italian ices topped with a zingy raspberry sauce. More from the show. Get the recipes from this… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: Here’s my never-fail strategy for any last-minute dinner party. Think global, and set out a bold spread of Thai beef salad, chicken and coconut milk soup, steamed clams with lemongrass and chiles, and a self-serve rose wine bar. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Thai Beef Salad Chicken and… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: I love making this chicken piccata dinner when my husband and I have the place to ourselves. Mascarpone in the mashed potatoes and crispy prosciutto on the string beans make the meal extra special, and the simple preparations leave time for us to enjoy each other’s company, and our favorite cocktail,… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV @11:30 am ET: Nothing beefs up a simple weeknight dinner like juicy, flavorful steak. Even better, this French bistro menu calls for inexpensive hanger steak and easy-to-prepare creamed spinach, pommes frites, and chocolate pudding. Bon appetit — on a budget! More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Grilled… View Article

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