Recipes from Today’s Show: Weeknight Seafood Feast

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TODAY on MHTV: Summer is such a great time to enjoy healthy and light seafood dishes. Plus, fish is a fast, flavorful meal and these three recipes are no exception. Bubbly, golden broiled oysters are sprinkled with herbs and Parmesan cheese for a dish that’s ready in just few minutes. Or, quickly prep packets of… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Italian Comfort Food

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TODAY on MHTV: The traditional Italian recipes I grew up with will always rank high on my list of the most comforting meals to make my own family and friends. My friend Randi Harris, a new mother, is stopping by to learn a few of my favorites: a cozy chicken livornese, braised in a rich stew… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Minestrone Soup

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TODAY on MHTV: I’m making the mother of all soups: minestrone. The flavor gets built from the bottom up: I sauté onions and garlic and add other veggies like zucchini, cauliflower, and tomatoes. To really give this soup an extra flavor boost, toss in a Parmesan cheese rind– adding one of these in a soup… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Chinese Take-Out

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TODAY on MHTV: Chinese take-out may be easy on a busy night, but it’s surprisingly easy to whip up – plus you’ll wind up saving a few bucks (and unnecessary calories). Today Calder and I are making healthier versions some of our favorite Chinese takeout dishes: sweet and crunchy sesame chicken, pork fried rice and… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Fondue Night

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TODAY on MHTV: Fondue is a great make ahead dish for any entertaining event, leaving you to mingle with guests rather than parked over a hot stove. 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. Roasted vegetables or chunks of… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Busy Day Breakfast

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TODAY on MHTV: In the morning rush of to-dos, breakfast is often the first thing dropped from the list. But it doesn’t take more than a few minutes to whip up my nutritious “milk and cookies” smoothie, swirled with crushed English biscuits and peanut butter. My creamy spiced oatmeal is ready in 15, and if… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Healthy Breakfast

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TODAY on MHTV: Some mornings you just know you’re going to need an extra boost to make it through ’til lunchtime – without overloading on anything too sugary. A bagel smeared with yogurt spread (skip the fatty cream cheese) and topped with tomato, onion, and lettuce will do the trick. For a late morning snack… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Eggs for Dinner

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TODAY on MHTV: There’s no reason eggs should only be associated with breakfast. Try adding eggs to your lunch or dinner repertoire. My grande pizza omelet, (an open-faced omelet named by the 4th grade class I recently visited), will easily feed a hungry crowd. To keep things healthy, I add Swiss chard and cheddar cheese and… View Article

Happy Birthday LSQ!

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Hi Mad Hungry-ers! Today’s my birthday and I’m celebrating by offering all my hungry fans out there something special. If you join through this link you’ll have free shipping for a week, but what’s even better is that if you join and link your facebook account to OpenSky, you’ll get $15 credit + free shipping… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Happy Accidents – Recipes for Leftovers

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TODAY on MHTV: You’ve heard me say it before, leftovers should never go to waste. Even if you think your ingredients are random, think it over for a few minutes and I bet you’ll come up with a tasty and unique idea. Extra spaghetti and tomato sauce makes an awesome snack when you fry it;… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Put an Egg On It

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TODAY on MHTV: Eggs – delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Calder is with me today and we’re making 3 dishes that all have eggs! I’m topping fluffy pecan pancakes with a poached egg (plus a side of bacon, of course). For a satisfying lunch, we’re making the ultimate grilled ham and cheese sandwich with… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: First Date Dinner Menu

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TODAY on MHTV: Having three sons, it’s inevitable that girlfriends are going to enter the picture. When I once heard Calder talking about take-out options for an upcoming date night, I had to intervene immediately. I wanted him to learn a simple menu that he could make (and that any date would love) – a… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Summer Classics

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TODAY on MHTV: Even if you can’t get to the beach this summer, try putting together a simple seaside menu in your own home – with a twist. My inside-out lobster roll is bun-less, subbing crunchy, toasted Brioche croutons on the side instead. While fresh clams steam in a white wine broth, cool off with… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Summer Grilling

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TODAY on MHTV: In the midst of summer grilling season I decided to whip up a spin on the traditional burger and fry combo. For a light but filling main course, I’m serving lamb burgers drizzled with creamy tzatziki (cucumber/yogurt sauce) in a pita with a crunchy parsley salad. Salty and sweet oven-roasted carrot and… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: New Orleans Menu

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TODAY on MHTV: The food of New Orleans is a mouthwatering mix of Cajun, Creole, and Southern flavors that I crave. Lucky for me, my brother Jim lives in Louisiana and shared his recipe for his Big Easy-style barbecued shrimp. I’m pairing it with peppery string beans and my three-spice bloody Mary, made with pepper vodka, that packs its… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Romantic Dinner

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TODAY on MHTV: Even with a busy schedule, I still try to find time for date night a few times a month. For a quiet dinner for two at home, I prepare black pepper-crusted, broiled sirloin, topped with a caramelized onion pan sauce.  A simple endive wedge salad drizzled with blue cheese vinaigrette is a… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Alfresco Dinner

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TODAY on MHTV: A lunchtime picnic or twilight patio dinner is one of the best things summer weather brings. My brined and fried chicken is crunchy and super flavorful and can be eaten warm or cold. With the bounty of fresh seasonal produce, pair this with a side of simple, no-cook, crisp corn salad. For… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Summer Inspired Menu

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TODAY on MHTV: Summer has officially arrived, as have the high temperatures – so, I decided to make a refreshing, light meal to cool off. Chicken paillards (thin slices of chicken breast) are topped with crispy lettuce, beans and a salty/savory pan sauce. For dessert, I’m making a yogurt-based cake flavored with orange juice and… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: The Perfect Burger

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TODAY on MHTV: At CQ’s college graduation party we served the best turkey burgers (check out the pics above) and today he’s coming by to help me recreate them. I’ve got a couple tricks to keeping these burgers moist and juicy (pickle juice is one), and a whole bunch of condiments to add on top like homemade… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Girls’ Movie Night In

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Today on MHTV: With a house full of men, sometimes I just need a little girl time! When I have the girls over for movie night, I love making finger foods we can share. Sweet and sticky teriyaki-glazed wings get served up with crudites, while my shredded chicken and black bean nachos are piled high with Monetary… View Article