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

TODAY on MHTV: We’re making a Mediterranean feast that’s a lot simpler than it sounds. Roast leg of lamb, stuffed artichokes, and a healthy tabbouleh salad. Plus, you can turn the leftovers into an easy weeknight meal. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Roast Leg of Lamb with Lemon, Garlic, and… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: You’re all pretty familiar with my flat-roasted, or spatchcocked, chicken. This is the same approach except this time I’m giving it a boost with Asian flavors.  I’m roasting the bird with citrus, soy, and garlic and serving it with a side of coconut rice and a beet and watercress salad. More from… View Article

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

TODAY on MHTV @ 11:30 am ET: Growing up, my Italian family cooked a lot. There’s so many dishes I love, but I have a few that are hands-down my favorites. Linguine with clams, garlic, and chile is pretty close to the top of the list, then fish fillets with rosemary and olives aren’t far… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Every part of the U.S. is known for a particular kind of food, and today I’m making a few classics. Chicago dogs, a hot dog with everything on it (a.k.a. “dragged through the garden”) is a staple of the windy city. Then, the California cobb salad was created at the Brown Derby… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Don’t skip breakfast because you’re in a rush! Sweet blueberry bran muffins, slices of Spanish frittata, and raspberry yogurt smoothies can be made fast and packed up to take with you on the road. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Blueberry Bran Muffins Spanish Frittata Rolled Oat Raspberry… 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 Get the recipes… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Some of my favorite foods are family recipes. My husband’s recipe for Italian meatloaf, polpette, has a secret ingredient that gives it a major flavor boost. On the side, chunky ricotta mashed potatoes and steamed spinach are a snap, and for dessert, my Aunt Lina’s wine taralli cookies. More from the show…. View Article

TODAY on MHTV @ 11:30 am ET: Knowing which pans to use and when to use them is an important skill for any cook. I’m cooking up red snapper with citrus-herb relish in a nonstick pan, using cast-iron to make a one-pan pork chop meal, and finally a hearty recipe for chicken cacciatore. More from… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Summertime is all about fresh ingredients, especially fresh seafood and this time I’m going to put my own twist on everything. My inside-out lobster roll is bun-less and I’ve got toasted Brioche croutons on the side instead. Steamed clams and corn cook in a white wine broth, and a dessert of berries… View Article

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

TODAY on MHTV: Bananas are a pretty popular ingredient in my house and today they’re the star of every recipe. To start, I drizzle banana fritters with maple syrup, then move on to a creamy baked banana custard. Finally, I finish things up with a cold, frothy banana milkshake. More from the show. Get the… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Fish is a fast, flavorful meal and these three recipes are no exception. Bubbly, golden broiled oysters are sprinkled with herbs and Parmesan cheese for a dish that’s ready in just few minutes. For a meal that lets the oven do all the work, packets of shrimp and white beans are the… View Article

TODAY on MHTV @ 11:30 am ET: Savory pumpkin stew is completely vegetarian and is so hearty and delicious you’ll never miss the meat. Then, cornmeal fritters are flavored with coconut milk and peppers for a spicy-sweet side. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Pumpkin Vegetable Curry Stew Cornmeal Fritters Watch… View Article

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

TODAY on MHTV: Keep hungry family members in check with a quick-cook appetizer of grilled calamari while you work on the main course: spaghetti amatraciana. For dessert, a smooth Italian custard, zabaglione, spooned over raspberries is absolutely heavenly. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Grilled Calamari Spaghetti Amatraciana Zabaglione Get the… View Article