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

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

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

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

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: 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:  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

It’s a big food party weekend with BOTH the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo landing on the same day! Looking for grub to get down with? Look no further, we’ve got you covered for whatever you feel like celebrating, or maybe, a mix of both. For the Derby: Southern Cooking Show with Spearmint Juleps,… View Article

One thing all the men in my house have in common is a crazy love for pie. Savory or sweet, as long as there’s a great crust, they are always ready to dig in- and for a for a great crust, you need a great dough. Today I’m going to show you how to make… View Article

When I want to make something different for dinner, I reach for my Jamaican recipes. Curry chicken can be prepared in advance and tastes even better the longer it sits. Serve it with mango chutney and callaloo (Jamaican greens, similar to kale and Swiss chard) on the side. More from the show. Curry Chicken Mango… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Spatchcocked (flat-roasted) chicken saves you time without skimping on flavor. Round out the meal with oven-roasted veggies and fat girl red rice. Plus I’ll show how to carve a chicken. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Flat Roast Chicken Oven-Roasted Vegetables Fat Girl Red Rice Watch ”Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn”… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Many homemade breakfast foods are so much better than store-bought ones. My healthier, cheaper versions of these recipes will help start your day on the right note, from my from-scratch granola, which is what I grab most mornings, to one of my favorite meals, sausage patties and pancakes. More from the show. Get the recipes from this… View Article

Today on MHTV:  Today I’ve got my cousin Paul in the kitchen with me to help me get ready to put on a stylish and fun cocktail party. Sangria is a great serve-yourself party drink that’s great if you don’t want to get stuck behind a bar. Ours is made with Rose wine, brandy, fresh… View Article

TODAY on Mad Hungry: One of the best things about a steak house dinner—besides the steak, of course—is all of the great sides that come with it. Make your kitchen prep easy with two no-cook sides: smashed tomatoes and deconstructed guacamole.  And even though the juicy, grilled Latin-style steak is a showstopper, a crunchy and… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: We’ve heard how much many of you liked the pork chops and onions recipe so here it is again! Pork chops are a classic dinner time meal and today I’m giving them a big flavor boost by adding apples and onions to the mix. CQ is here to help me too; on the… View Article

Today on MHTV: Vietnamese food is filled with simple ingredients and lots flavor and today I have Calder in the kitchen to help me recreate some of our favorite take-out dishes at home. Summer rolls are so easy to make at home and impart many of the same flavors of spring rolls but aren’t fried! Ours are… 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 traditional basil for… View Article

TODAY on MHTV:I’ve spoken many times about how my cast-iron pans are some of my most beloved kitchen essentials. Today my brother David is here, and we’ve got recipes that will give you a few more reasons to love your cast iron! Seared scallops have the perfect outside crisp and are balanced with a salty-sweet butter… 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 sprinkle of… View Article

TODAY on MHTV:My son Calder and I are big fans of New York City diners, and today we’re taking inspiration from them with some no-fuss, diner-style staples of our own. Our chicken club is stacked high with layers of fixings,homemade Dijon mayo, and a pickle on top. Of course, we’re baking a New York-style cheesecake, and washing… View Article