TODAY on MHTV: If you’ve got a party falling somewhere between Monday and Friday, don’t go crazy trying to pull it together. All you need is a few easy, make-ahead appetizers and you’re set. Gravlax—wild salmon cured in a fennel-infused mix—can be made up to a day or two in advance. Then I’m making shrimp… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: It’s finally here: I’m making the winning recipe from our Weeknight Dinner Challenge! Pam Glynn sent in an easy, delicious, hearty recipe that won us over instantly. This one-pan dinner has got it all: flavorful marinated chicken, healthy garbanzo beans, and juicy tomatoes. Then, everything is roasted until its golden and caramelized… View Article

Coming up tomorrow is the episode featuring the winning recipe of the Week Night Dinner Challenge. Check out the promo video for a sneak peak at tomorrow’s show! And, since we got so many great entries for this contest, here are three of our picks for honorable mentions: Faux Vietnamese Pho from Heather Scholten: For… View Article

Juggling a job, family, and life in general can sometimes be hectic but that doesn’t mean that your dinner has to suffer. Even with a busy schedule you can make and enjoy easy meals that are affordable and delicious! Check out the gallery below for some of  my weeknight go-to dishes: [picasa username=”lsq713″ albumname=”LucindasMealsforBusyWeekNights”] Get… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: I love eggs because you can include them in just about any meal. CQ’s here and we’re making 3 dishes (for breakfast, lunch, and dinner) that all have eggs! I’m topping fluffy pecan pancakes with a poached egg (plus a side of bacon, natch). Then for lunch, we’re making the ultimate grilled… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Some of you might remember when I went to visit the 4th grade class in Garden City, NY who are big MH fans. I had such a great experience that I invited their teacher, John Contratti, to come on the show and cook his favorite dishes. We’re making eggplant rollatini, an Italian-American… View Article

Congratulations to Gina Flansbury! Her recipe for Grilled Salmon with Tarragon Butter and Lemons was light, fresh, and full of spring-time flavors. We’ll be sending her a special gift basket from NYC chocolatier, Chocolat Moderne, which is one of my favorite chocolate shops. Thanks to everyone who submitted a recipe and stay tuned for more… View Article

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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