Mad Hungry MY Way: Dawn’s Spaghetti Carbonara

Published by
We 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

Recipes From Today’s Show: Breakfast for Dinner

Published by
TODAY on MHTV: “Brinner”- breakfast for dinner- is never met with a complaint in my household. I created these recipes with breakfast in mind, but they work for dinner too — especially on those days when there’s nothing in the house to eat, since most of the ingredients are basic pantry items. Burritos stuffed with… View Article

Food Revolution Day

Published by
I was really happy to learn that Jamie Oliver was appearing at the today show the same day I was.  Jamie is a force of nature–truly committed to the good work of food as well as just plain good food. What he is here talking about is the work he does to change the way… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: American Classics

Published by
TODAY on MHTV: One of the perks of my job is that I’m able to travel and taste the dank local specialties. But nothing beats a good old-fashioned road trip  — or road food–with my family. Today, Calder, Luca, and I are re-creating some of our faves: crispy onion rings, chocolate malts, and warm, melty French… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Hot Sauce

Published by
Today on MHTV: We love hot sauce in my family, and with good reason! It’s a great addition to meals that easily adds flavor. Today’s show is all about the Quinn family’s favorite condiment: New-Orleans style beans, crunchy sesame chicken wings and my own easy-to-make hot sauce. For the hot-sauce weary: although my boys love… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: A Taste of Italy

Published by
Today on MHTV: I love Italian food for it’s simple ingredients and delicious flavors that take minimal effort; it’s one of my favorite cuisines to cook in the kitchen, so today is my take on a “taste of Italy”. Fresh tuna steak with capers and onions gets tossed with frisee and served over chiocciole, a… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Simple Entertaining

Published by
TODAY on MHTV: Whenever someone asks for an entertaining idea that’s simple, sophisticated, and budget-friendly, I usually think mussels. My brother David is here and we’re baking the dark-blue mollusks inside a parchment pocket with white wine and a tomato-parsley sauce. Eggplant dip with warm flatbread and crisp veggies is a no-fail appetizer, and fresh… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: One Bird, Three Ways

Published by
TODAY on MHTV: Today I’m making the most of my meat; poaching a chicken is a great way to do one cooking method and get a bunch of  different dishes. I’m making chicken enchiladas, chicken soup and rice (with homemade broth from poaching the chicken) and of course, chicken salad sandwiches. Get the recipes from this… View Article

Bulgogi hero

Published by
From last weekends London trip Luca eats from a great Korean fast food stand. Shredded beef is fried in soy laid in a big bun and topped with soy mayonnaise. Great early mothers day gift hanging with my boy teen all weekend. This weekend apparently the boys have something cooked up involving Chinese food. Happy… View Article
Categorised in:

Recipes From Today’s Show: Thai Take Out

Published by
TODAY on MHTV: Step away from the take out menus! Today, I’m transforming my kitchen into a local take out joint and creating some delicious, homemade versions of Thai restaurant favorites. First up, one of the more popular Thai dishes, a savory and filling shrimp pad thai. Next, super easy beef skewers served with a rich… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Easy Indian Meal

Published by
TODAY on MHTV: This meal is full of flavor and truly easy to put together. I slow-cook chicken in an Indian-spiced sauce and on side, serve up vegetable biryani (think rice pilaf). For dessert, a no-cook bowl of macerated oranges and dates. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Indian-Spiced Chicken Vegetable… View Article

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

Published by
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: Lucinda’s Favorite Recipes

Published by
Today on MHTV:  Today’s menu is all about me! I’m sharing some of my favorite recipes and indulgences. Stracciatella Soup is filled with parmesan and eggs that are whisked into the broth to produce a smooth and creamy consistency. I love it because it instantly reminds me of being a little girl. Spaghetti gets garlic 3… View Article

Mad Hungry MY Way: Chile-Citrus Chicken Breast

Published by
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

What’s New!

Published by
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
Tags: ,
Categorised in: ,

Recipes from Today’s Show: My Son’s Italian Food Cravings

Published by
TODAY on MHTV: Luca’s been craving hearty Italian dishes, so I’m giving into his stomach’s requests. I add some protein to my creamy fettuccini Alfredo with chicken and for some added green to the plate, I’m serving up sauteed asparagus and crudities with an Italian-style vinaigrette. And for the sweet ending? An amaretti cookie parfait…. View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: College Chow

Published by
TODAY on MHTV: I still cringe at the thought of all those greasy, late-night feasts my son Calder would make while he was away at college. He’s here today, and we’re re-creating some of his favorites — jiggle shots, honey-glazed hot wings, and potato skins topped with cheese, sour cream, and chives — with good, healthy ingredients…. View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Hungry Boys

Published by
TODAY on MHTV: I can’t count how many times I’ve heard, “I’m starving, and there’s nothing in the house to eat!” Nine times out of 10, I can prove that theory wrong with some simple pantry ingenuity. First, I’m making mac and cheese with pasta and leftover cheese. For a quick side, I’m drizzling lemon… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Autumn Comfort Food

Published by
TODAY on MHTV: When that first hint of fall hits the air, my stomach responds in a big way. Today, I’ve got a serious craving for a warm bowl of farmhouse chicken chowder and some savory cheddar drop biscuits. I’m spiking a pear and sparkling-cider cocktail with warming bourbon — the perfect accompaniment to curling… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Freezer Friendly

Published by
TODAY on MHTV: The freezer is your friend on busy nights when you want a home-cooked meal but are tight on time. Today, I’m creating a tasty side dish of sauteed corn and edamame with icebox ingredients, and stocking up on a few containers of my savory sausage meat sauce and make-ahead chocolate-peanut cookie dough… View Article
The Author

mgiannini