Recipes From Today’s Show: Simple Entertaining

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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

Recipes From Today’s Show: One Bird, Three Ways

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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

Bulgogi hero

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From last weekends London trip Luca eats from a great Korean fast food stand. Shredded beef is fried in soy laid in a big bun and topped with soy mayonnaise. Great early mothers day gift hanging with my boy teen all weekend. This weekend apparently the boys have something cooked up involving Chinese food. Happy… View Article
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Recipes From Today’s Show: Thai Take Out

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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

Recipes From Today’s Show: Easy Indian Meal

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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

Recipes From Today’s Show: Mother’s Day Menu

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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

Recipes From Today’s Show: Lucinda’s Favorite Recipes

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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

Mad Hungry MY Way: Emily’s Ramen Noodle Upgrade

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We get tons of feedback on here and on facebook about people making the Mad Hungry recipes or their riffs on them; so on Mondays we’d like to start posting Mad Hungry MY Way Mondays, a part of the mad hungry blog where we show YOUR Mad Hungry Meals. Send your Mad Hungry My Way… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: New York Street Cart Food

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TODAY on MHTV: My boys and I are a bit spoiled living in New York; we’re able to get legit eats on pretty much every street corner. As you can imagine, some of the best food comes straight from the street carts, so today I’m sharing some of my street favorites: soft pretzels, candied cashews,… View Article

Kentucky Derby & Cinco De Mayo Recipes

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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

Recipes From Today’s Show: Better with Beans

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TODAY on MHTV:  Beans are a staple in my household. When I’m in a pinch or trying to add protein without all the meat (and on the cheap), I head straight for the beans in my pantry.  One basic pot of cannellini and kidney beans can be served on its own or used as the… View Article

Behind The Scenes: LSQ’s day in the life

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Want more of the behind the scenes day in the life of LSQ? It doesn’t get more minute-by-minute than Martha Stewart Living‘s May issue Mad Hungry column,  “A Day in the life of Lucinda”, that features what goes on behind the scenes at MSLO and includes her go-to recipes of the well-known homemade cappuccino, a… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Steak and Potatoes Menu

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TODAY on MHTV: A Steakhouse-style meal is not out of your reach- today I’m making a pan-fried steak with a quick sauce that’s made right in the same pan. On the side, I’m serving up carrots agrodolce (carrots with a sweet and sour glaze) and cheesy scalloped potatoes. Get the recipes from this episode: Carrots… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Men Love Pie

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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

Recipes From Today’s Show: Jamaican Dinner

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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
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Mad Hungry MY Way: Esme’s Peach Kuchen

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We get tons of feedback on here and on facebook about people making the Mad Hungry recipes or their riffs on them; so on Mondays we’d like to start posting Mad Hungry MY Way Mondays, a part of the mad hungry blog where we show YOUR Mad Hungry Meals. Send your Mad Hungry My Way… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Roast Chicken Menu

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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

Recipes From Today’s Show: Breakfast Favorites

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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

Recipes From Today’s Show: Cocktail Party

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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

Recipes from Today’s Show: Steak House Supper

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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