I love to eat fresh fish but I’m afraid it’s a less welcome dinner choice (than meat) for the guys in my life. Every time I make it I try to gussy it up a bit, so someone says, “that’s actually tastes really, really good!” I buy fish when it’s fresh, affordable and reasonably close to the… 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 @11:30 am ET: Nothing beefs up a simple weeknight dinner like juicy, flavorful steak. Even better, this French bistro menu calls for inexpensive hanger steak and easy-to-prepare creamed spinach, pommes frites, and chocolate pudding. Bon appetit — on a budget! More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode: Grilled… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Some of my favorite foods are family recipes. My husband’s recipe for Italian meatloaf, polpette, has a secret ingredient that gives it a major flavor boost. On the side, chunky ricotta mashed potatoes and steamed spinach are a snap, and for dessert, my Aunt Lina’s wine taralli cookies. More from the show…. View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Recently I overheard CQ and his friend Milot debating what to do about dinner with their dates for the night; and when they said take-out I had to step in. I’m showing them a really easy, guy-friendly menu that the ladies will love too. A simple grilled strip steak topped with a… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Restaurant-style steak is not out of your reach- today I’m making a pan-fried steak with a quick sauce made right in the same pan. Then, it might sound fancy, but carrots agrodolce are just carrots with a sweet and sour glaze; serve them on the side along with cheesy scalloped potatoes to… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Comfort food comes in many forms and these recipes are staples in my family. I like to serve tender Italian meatloaf, polpette, with buttery, ricotta mashed potatoes and a healthy side of steamed spinach. Traditionally savory Italian cookies, taralli, are sweetened up with Marsala wine and a lemon icing glaze thanks to… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: During a trip to Germany, we encountered sausages, sauerkraut and every kind of “wurst” you can imagine. This Oktoberfest-inspired dinner has all the earthy flavors and hearty foods of fall. Boiled potatoes with parsley and dill are a simple yet mouthwatering side dish alongside German sausages with apples, onions and sauerkraut. Any… View Article

Watched the show? Want the Recipes? Click on the recipe titles below to get the recipes from today’s episode. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Carrots Agrodolce Pan Fried Steak Simple Steak Sauce Iceberg Lettuce Wedges with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing You can find all your favorite recipes (and more) at http://www.marthastewart.com/madhungry

[picasa username=”lsq713″ albumname=”RoastChickenAndPotatoes710″] Roasting a perfect chicken is a never ending quest. Even many chefs, when testing new candidates for a cooking job give them this task to. As a home cook, it seems like I’ve made thousands. For a while there I had to get food out so quickly to the hungry hoards that… View Article

[picasa username=”lsq713″ albumname=”SpringDinnerFishEnPapillote510″] Classic, classic us: thinking its another utterly free and unplanned day–I ride up to the Colombia farmers market to see what’s there and the bounty is great. THe fish from Long Island is the freshest and only what’s come from those waters. I picked a couple pounds of fluke and a couple… View Article

I had one simple rule: no tatts or piercings until you’re 18. Yet this boy barely made it to the finish line–I did my best. But along the way he also learned to cook–really well. Here, skirt steak is seared and sliced, served in a rich and spicy yet light sauce (ginger, star anise flavored… View Article