Meals that can go from the freezer straight into the oven are a huge bonus for busy people. Cannelloni Crepes Braised String Beans and Chickpeas Grapefruit-Thyme Cocktail Get the recipes from the 11:30 a.m. ET show: Brunch Do Ahead Watch ”Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn” Mondays at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. CT, Tuesdays through… View Article

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. Green Chili and Tomatillo Pork Stew Corn Tortillas Citrus-Tequila Cocktail… View Article

My friend Beth, a Philly native, is here to help me make few of the classic dishes from the City of Brotherly Love. Philly Cheese Steaks Giardiniera Orange Creamsicle Floats Get the recipes from the 11:30 a.m. ET show: Lunch Party Watch ”Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn” Mondays at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. CT,… View Article

TODAY on MHTV:We always have bananas in our house, in varying states of ripeness. I’ve been known to add some mashed-up banana to chocolate chip cookie dough, the egg mixture for french toast, you name it. But bananas are tops in each of the recipes I’m making today: a thick and frothy old-fashioned milk shake, warm fritters… 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. Send your Mad Hungry My Way… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: At CQ’s college graduation party we served the best turkey burgers (check out the pics above) and today he’s coming by to help me recreate them. I’ve got a couple tricks to keeping these burgers moist and juicy (pickle juice is one), and a whole bunch of condiments to add on top like homemade… View Article

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 freezer… 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 a batch of irresistible dark… View Article

[picasa username=”madhungrylsq” albumname=”ThenNow2Lucindas”] A few years ago, I was lucky enough to do a story for Martha Stewart Living on Vermont cheesemakers and the awesome cheese they produce. A photographer, his team, and I visited five different farms in only about three or four days all over Vermont; watching cheese be made, shooting cheese, and… 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. Send your Mad Hungry My Way… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Some mornings you just know you’re going to need an extra boost to make it through ’til lunchtime. A bagel with yogurt spread (skip the fatty cream cheese) and topped with tomato, onion, and lettuce usually does the trick. If you really need to wake up your senses, try my papaya-ginger smoothie. And my… View Article

Hi Everyone! Lo, part of the MH crew, snapped the shot above of CQ and I working in my office at Martha. On what you say? The new MHTV beat sheet! CQ and I are writing up what the new show will look like that’ll hopefully be on your TVs come the fall. Beyond developing… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Sweet pears play off the flavors of a savory spice-rubbed pork loin that’s braised with carrots and parsnip and, a cranberry-almond side salad with honey-mustard dressing rounds out this simple, elegant meal. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Braised Pork Loin with Pears Cranberry-Almond Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing For the recipes… View Article

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 some pepper vodka, packs its… 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 warm soba salad… View Article

TODAY on MHTV:To me, there are few things more comforting than the Italian meals I grew up with. My friend Randi Harris, a new mother, is stopping by to learn a few of my favorites: a cozy chicken livornese, braised in a rich stew of olives, capers, and plum tomatoes, and served with my easy arborio rice…. View Article

TODAY on MHTV:Chile-citrus marinade packs a lot of flavor into a slow-roasted turkey breast. On the side, tomato salad with avocado and spicy creamed corn with jalapenos wrap up this Mexican-inspired feast. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Chile-Citrus Turkey Breast Tomato Salad Creamed Corn with Jalapenos Watch ”Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn” Mondays… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: When I was a kid, my mom used to make this dish in a bunch of different ways, and now I’m making my own version. I’m using pork tenderloin sliced into medallions and coating them in eggs mixed with Dijon mustard and bread crumbs. I fry them up and serve them alongside a warm… View Article

TODAY on MHTV:Feeding a hungry crowd of guys (or girls!) with this menu is a snap; buttery, pear-stuffed French toast is a hearty main course and a side of bacon-wrapped sausage satisfies everyone’s need for a delicious salty pork product. Finally, a spiced chai latte ties it all together.  More from the show. Get the recipes from this… View Article