Recipes from Today’s Show: Spring Pastas
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TODAY on MHTV: Simple pasta dishes are a great way to incorporate fresh spring produce into your meals, plus they’re quick and easy to put together. I take campanelle (tiny, fluted pasta) and toss it with a no-cook tomato and basil sauce with some fresh peas. Then shrimp scampi over small pasta shells is even… 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… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Dinner for Two
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TODAY on MHTV: It’s just me and the hubs tonight—no kids—and I want to make something nice for the two of us, but also keep it quick and simple. Chicken piccata is a delicious quick-cook main course flavored with lemon and white wine; it tastes great with sides of creamy mascarpone mashed potatoes and steamed… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Easy Indian
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TODAY on MHTV: I came up with this menu after riffing on some delicious food Luca and I had at an Indian restaurant in the city. To make it easy on myself at home, I decided to braise chicken thighs in a rich tomato sauce and serve it with a side of vegetable biryani; similar… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Calder’s Birthday
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TODAY on MHTV: It’s CQ’s birthday! We’re not having a big party but we are celebrating, so I’m turning to my pantry to help me prepare for this impromptu shindig. Clusters of tagliatelle noodles are nestled into cooked Arborio rice and buttery sautéed mushrooms for a side dish that works well with my orange caramelized… View Article
Happy Mother’s Day
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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
Recipes from Today’s Show: LSQ’s Favorites
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TODAY on MHTV: Even though I love to cook for others, every once in a while I want to make something that’s just for me. When I was a kid my mom used to prepare stracciatella soup for me and it’s still one of my favorite comfort foods. Eggs and Parmesan cheese are whisked into… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Albanian Family Recipes
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TODAY on MHTV: Have you ever eaten something and HAD to have the recipe? That’s what happened when my friend, Milot, shared a slice of spinach pie with me. Called Byrek Mi Spinaq in Albanian, it’s stuffed with a creamy spinach filling and layered between sheets of buttery phyllo dough— it’s super easy to make;… View Article
Cinco de Mayo Menu Ideas
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Nothin’ like a margarita on the rocks for a Cinco de Mayo bash. Lookin’ for a Mexican menu for Cinco de Mayo? Check out the good eats from the MHTV episodes listed below for some inspiration: All About Pork Mexican-Style Turkey Dinner Taco Night
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Mother’s Day Menu
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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
Recipes from Today’s Show: Israeli 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… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Do-Ahead Brunch
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TODAY on MHTV: I’m having some company over for brunch, but I don’t want to be running around while everyone is here, so I prepped all my dishes last night. Genius, right? A hearty breakfast strata has layers of ham, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions and chunks of bread; the whole thing marinates in Dijon mustard-spiked… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Shepherd’s Pie
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TODAY on MHTV: Get ready for a different kind of British Invasion that is guaranteed to rock hard. I got inspired to make my own version of shepherd’s pie after reading Keith Richard’s autobiography, where he talks in detail about this classic dish. I start with ground lamb mixed with spices, then layer it with… View Article
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… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Pork Schnitzel Dinner
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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… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Quick Shrimp Masala
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TODAY on MHTV @ 11:30: Tonight’s dinner is one where I’m going meat-free, so I’m making shrimp masala, or my “curry in a hurry”. A blend of Indian spices and sweet coconut milk, this easy, fast dinner takes no time to put together. To make things even easier on myself, I’m using shrimp and okra… View Article
Spring Has Sprung Challenge
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It’s finally starting to feel like spring and I’m inspired to use all the fresh ingredients of the season in the kitchen. When the weather starts to warm up, I love to grab lamb, artichokes, asparagus, peas and salmon; with these five items, the opportunities for good eats are endless. So here’s the challenge: pick… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Easter Feast
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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
Recipes from Today’s Show: Boy Salads
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TODAY on MHTV: My boys don’t like “wimpy” salads; they’ve got to be big, hearty, and satisfying. Sausage and pepper salad is filled with two kinds of Italian sausage—sweet and spicy—and is tossed with sautéed vegetables and buttery slices of garlic crostini. Then for something quick and simple, but still filling, crisp Iceberg lettuce wedges… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Freezer Friendly Cannelloni
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TODAY on MHTV: Meals that can go from the freezer straight into the oven are a huge bonus for busy people. I’m using my light “man crepes” recipe instead of pasta in this dish and filling it with ricotta and Parmesan cheeses; it’ll bake until it’s golden, bubbly and irresistible. A simple but satisfying side… View Article
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