TODAY on MHTV: Nothing says summer like fresh produce. Topped with green beans and lettuce, sage-infused chicken paillards are a perfect light, seasonal meal. Then, a sparkling fruit and herb cocktail plus a slice of orange-yogurt cake bring it all together. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Chicken Paillards with Fresh… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Enjoying a night without the kids and making dinner for two! Seared black peppercorn steak, endive wedges with blue cheese, and sinfully good chocolate pots de crème for dessert. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Broiled Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Endive Wedges with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Chocolate Pots… View Article

TODAY on MHTV @ 11:30 am ET: Chicken Parmesan–lightly fried chicken breasts, tomato sauce, and cheese–is a great make-ahead dinner, plus a quick side of blanched spinach and creamy lemon souffle pudding for dessert. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Chicken Parmesan Blanched Spinach Lemon Souffle Pudding Watch ”Mad Hungry with… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Father’s day dinner is one meal where we give my husband, Richie, whatever he wants. And he always wants meat, meat, and more meat! Calder and I are grilling juicy steak and veggie kebabs and topping them with a fresh and simple chimichurri sauce.  Then, I’m making a Michelada beer cocktail (beer,… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: One of the more important kitchen skills you can have is knowing how to properly roast a chicken. I’m showing CQ how to whip this up along with a side of vege-bread salad. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Lemon Tarragon Roast Chicken Vege-Bread Salad Watch ”Mad Hungry… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Calder and Luca are both home and I’m showing them how to make their favorite rice recipes, using regular leftover rice. First up, I shred tangy-sweet poached salmon into rice with pine nuts, raisins, and mint. Then something totally different: Thai-style fried rice with seared strips of pork loin and spicy green… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Preparing one of my favorite ingredients: beans. One basic pot of cannellini and kidney beans can be served on its own or used as the base for other dishes including Tuscan beans and greens, and Vietnamese-inspired bean and veggie sliders. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Pot of… View Article

A couple of weeks ago we had the MSLO shareholders meeting here in the office. To make sure all the attendees didn’t go hungry, Lo and RD whipped up this batch of simple quesadillas. Check out the gallery and click here for the full recipe. [picasa username=”lsq713″ albumname=”QuickQuesadillas”]

TODAY on MHTV: My friend Beth, a Philly native, is here to help me make few of the classic dishes from the City of Brotherly Love. First up, Philly cheese steaks: thin slices of beef topped with homemade cheese sauce and layered into a soft hoagie roll. What could be better? Then, we’re topping our… 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… 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… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Making a simple menu that’s perfect for feeding a big crowd fast. A guacamole starter holds everybody over until oven-crisped flautas are ready and a banana cake for dessert is a sweet way to end the meal. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Guacamole Oven-Crisped Flautas Banana Cake… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: If there’s one thing I love, it’s a party with karaoke. Since I’ve got a big crowd coming over, I’m making a quick and easy spread of delish finger foods starting with caramelized onion and bacon dip; I like to serve it with fresh veggies and chips. Then fried coconut shrimp come… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Summer always makes me think of my trips to Massachusetts to see my mom and all the great meals we shared during those visits. Today, I’m reminiscing and making my version of New England clam chowder. It’s a little lighter than the traditional soup but still rich in flavor; I mix the… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Summer is a great time to eat outdoors—between the gorgeous weather and the amazing produce, a meal outside is the perfect way to enjoy the season. My brined and fried chicken is super flavorful and can be eaten out on the patio or packed up for a picnic and served cold. It… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: I’m kicking off the summer grilling season with a few twists on a traditional bbq. I’m serving lamb burgers drizzled with tzatziki (cucumber/yogurt sauce) in a pita with a crunchy parsley salad for a lighter main course. Salty-sweet oven-roasted carrot and parsnip fries are a satisfying side and my refreshing cucumber-mint gin… View Article

Lucinda’s sharing her recipe for one of her favorite summer cocktails; gin and tonic with a club soda twist. Watch the latest “How-to with LSQ” to see Lucinda mix up a cold glass of G&T, plus learn a few great tips for making dynamite drinks:

TODAY on MHTV: Who better to make a Southern menu with than someone from the South? My friend Virginia Willis, a true Southerner and chef, is here to show me how to make a few classic dishes. We’re taking deviled eggs to the next level by adding butter to the mix, making them extra creamy… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: I learned a lot about cooking from Julia Child, and I’m making a few recipes in her honor. For my spin on Coq au Vin, a classic French chicken dish, I’m turning it into a casserole: chicken thighs braised in white wine sauce then baked with egg noodles, Muenster cheese, and a… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Whenever we have movie night, we always abandon sitting at the table for feasting on the couch. I oven-roast marinated hot cherry peppers stuffed with fresh herbs and cheese, and serve them with crusty bread for the ultimate finger food. Then, I punch up an ordinary pesto sauce by swapping out the… View Article