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

  TODAY on MHTV: My husband, Richie, makes the best baby back ribs. Not one to write down his recipes, I had to follow him around the kitchen to get the details on the dry rub. The result is a perfect balance of salt, sweet, and spice. To round out the meal, slow-cooked baked beans… View Article

  TODAY on MHTV: I love making this chicken piccata dinner when my husband and I have the place to ourselves. Mascarpone in the mashed potatoes and crispy prosciutto on the string beans make the meal extra special, and the simple preparations leave time for us to enjoy each other’s company, and our favorite cocktail,… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Preparing one of my favorite ingredients: beans. One basic pot of cannellini and kidney beans can be served on its own or used as the base for other dishes including Tuscan beans and greens, and Vietnamese-inspired bean and veggie sliders. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Pot of… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Hands down, the best baby back ribs are made by my husband, Richie. He doesn’t use a recipe though, so I had to follow him around until I got everything down. The ribs are rubbed down with a homemade mix of salty, spicy and sweet and then basted with bbq sauce that… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: The classic ingredients used in Greek cooking are simple, fresh and inspire great meals. Keep everyone happy while you finish cooking the main course with crunchy golden pita crisps topped with chopped chives—you can’t have just one. Greek herbs, lemon juice and olive oil bathe broiled lamb chops that’s served along side… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Why go out when you can stay in? My rendition of a few Japanese restaurant classics will make you happy you stayed put. Steamed edamame (protein-packed soy beans) sprinkled with sesame-sea salt are not only a super addictive app, they’re healthy too. Seared Arctic Char with a sesame-soy glaze is simple to… View Article

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

So we eat a lot of beans and rice in our family–different types: red, black, pinto, chick peas etc. The most economical way to healthfully feed a group is to start with the dried beans–just a couple bucks for a bag which will feed a group of 6-8–total protein. Still-a couple cans of organic beans… View Article