Holiday Cocktail Contest Announcement
With all the parties coming up this holiday season, there are tons of different seasonal drinks that make the rounds. We all have our personal favorites here at MH; I love to make lemon drop-champagne punch, Lo is pretty fond of eggnog and Sam likes anything bubbly. What’s your signature holiday party cocktail? Send in… View Article
Recipes From Today’s Show: Taco Night
TODAY on MHTV: Make dinner fun and get the whole family involved. Set up a toppings bar with all your favorite taco fixings and let your gang build their own tacos. I’m making carnitas (slow-cooked pork) and salsa cruda to include in the spread. To keep things simple, slice up a few mangoes and sprinkle… View Article
Recipes From Today’s Show: Chicken and Dumplings
TODAY on MHTV: Fluffy, herb-flecked dumplings are added to a pot of tender chicken and broth—it’s the perfect one-pot meal to cozy up to in the cold weather. Something I like to include in this dish is vegetables that don’t get enough love—turnips, rutabagas, and parsnips. They’re delicious, good for you and good for adding… View Article
Recipes From Today’s Show: Classic Mediterranean Dishes
TODAY on MHTV: The Mediterranean is known for great food and today, my mom, Rose, is on the show and we’re making a couple family specialties that have lots of big, Mediterranean flavors. Roasted leg of lamb marinates in lemon, garlic and rosemary and stuffed artichokes bring back memories of my childhood—my mother used to… View Article
Recipes From Today’s Show: Italian Comfort Food
TODAY on MHTV: Thanksgiving was great but it’s time for a break from the turkey. I’m making some of my favorite comfort foods including polpette (Italian meatloaf), a simple and healthy side of steamed spinach and chunky mashed potatoes mixed with ricotta cheese for extra flavor. My great Aunt Carolina’s wine taralli cookies get a… View Article
Tags: chicken, chicken parmesan, lemon, mashed potatoes, polpette, pudding, souffle, spinach, taralli
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Fondue Night
TODAY on MHTV: Making a fondue spread is a great way to entertain since most of the work is buying all the ingredients, leaving you time to hang out with your guests. Miles is here to help me make my lighter version of Fondue Bourginnone: pan-seared cubes of beefs served with 3 no-cook dipping sauces…. View Article
Tags: beef, cheese, chimicurri, cocktail, fondue, horseradish-mustard sauce, kirsch, riesling, roasted vegetables, spicy-sweet chili sauce
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Chicken Parmesan
TODAY on MHTV: Chicken Parmesan is one of my favorite things to make for Sunday dinner; I prep everything in the morning and then assemble and bake it right before we’re about to eat. The chicken is breaded in homemade breadcrumbs—they’re really easy, fast and add a lot more flavor than the store-bought stuff. To… View Article
Today’s Show: Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner…Again
TODAY on MHTV: In case you missed it last week, here’s your big chance to catch up on the MH Thanksgiving episode. Get some turkey 101 with tips and tricks for brining and roasting your bird (great for beginners) plus all the trimmings that go with along with it. For a twist on classic stuffing,… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Freezable Make-Ahead Recipes
TODAY on MHTV: When there’s a little extra time during the week, it’s a great opportunity make meals in advance. Chicken pocket pies are loaded with flavor and go straight from freezer to oven—they’re an awesome alternative to the store-bought version that is overpriced and full of preservatives. Pot sticker dumplings take just a few… View Article
Tags: chicken, chicken pocket pies, dumplings, pot sticker dumplings, profiteroles, sauce, soy-vinegar sauce
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Roasted Chicken Dinner
TODAY on MHTV: I probably make roast chicken once a week; the juicy, golden brown birds (I make 2 chickens at a time to make sure I have enough for everyone plus extra for sandwiches the next day) are rubbed with herbs and lemons. On the side, braised collard greens with bacon and my husband… View Article
Tags: broiled, chicken, collard greens, grapefruit, pilaf, rice, roast chicken
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Holiday Leftovers
TODAY on MHTV: After a big holiday meal there’s always lots of extra food—Miles is visiting and we’re turning those leftovers into brand new meals. Start the morning after right with crepes—my boys loves these—they can be stuffed with just about any filling you want, sweet or savory. They can also be made ahead of… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
TODAY on MHTV: Thanksgiving is only a week away and Calder is here to help me share our family’s recipes with you, so that you might share them with your family. We’re making a brined and oven-roasted turkey—it’s juicy on the inside, golden brown on the outside and great for a beginner in the kitchen… View Article
Tags: brine, cranberry sauce, gravy, sausage, stuffing, thanksgiving, turkey
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Thanksgiving Sides
TODAY on MHTV: Even though the turkey gets all the glory on Thanksgiving, this holiday dinner would be nothing without great side dishes. My mother’s recipe for baked artichoke hearts is amazing and great for feeding a big crowd and side of braised red cabbage with apples is simple and has a great sweet and… View Article
Tags: artichokes, braised, red cabbage, roasted vegetables, sides, thanksgiving
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Homemade Soup Recipes
TODAY on MHTV: Nothing beats cozying up to bowl of warm soup during the cold, winter months…except, maybe, a bowl of warm soup that is super easy to prepare and today we’re making 3 of my favorites. After receiving some heirloom beans from a friend, I developed this Cannellini bean soup recipe to showcase the… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Steak Night Menu
TODAY on MHTV: You can’t really go wrong with steak and potatoes; it’s a delicious, hearty meal that can be put together in a snap. Get the most bang for your buck by using an inexpensive cut of meat like hanger steak (save the more pricey cuts for date night) and marinate it in red… View Article
Tags: bistro oven fries, chocolate, creamed spinach, hanger steak, pudding, spinach, steak
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Speaking of Wings…
Wings have a special place on my table and in my stomach- in MAD Hungry, I wax poetic on how much I love crunching on the wing tips. They’re an anytime meal- dinner, lunch, snack and are perfect when sitting down and watching some football. Juicy, spicy and flavorful- it’s hard to eat just one…. View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Short Ribs Menu
TODAY on MHTV: My method for oven-braised short ribs eliminates browning the meat and lets the oven do all the work. While the ribs hang out in the oven (add potatoes to make it a one-pan meal), you’ve got time to make a side of caramelized cauliflower that is sweet and salty with a crunchy… View Article
Tags: braised, cauliflower, no-cook desserts, roasted vegetables, short ribs, sugar cookie sorbet sandwiches
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Southern Cooking
TODAY on MHTV: Even though I’m from up North, I’m a big fan of Southern food and was inspired to whip up this down-home menu of fried chicken and hearty sides. It’s a pretty classic Southern spread starting out with ice cold spearmint juleps and pimento cheese and crackers, except my fried chicken isn’t fried… View Article
Tags: chicken, fried chicken, oven, pimento cheese, potato salad, spearmint juleps, sweet potato
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Light and Easy
Today on MHTV: Sometimes you just want something light for dinner and don’t want to be trapped in the kitchen all night. Healthy and fast—no joke, it takes less than 5 min to cook—my lemon-thyme chicken paillards get their great flavor from a basic marinade. I like to serve it with an arugula salad that… View Article
Tags: arugula salad, chicken, chicken paillards, Italian ices, raspberry, raspberry sauce
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Asian-Inspired Dishes
TODAY on MHTV: My family loves Asian food, so I try to keep a couple of dishes in our dinner rotation. With a few pantry staples, Asian-inspired meals are easy. Broiled salmon teriyaki is made with a simple mix of soy sauce and honey- if you’re not sure on what kind of salmon to buy,… View Article
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