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

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
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Israeli Cooking

TODAY on MHTV: I love learning new recipes and family traditions that center around food; today I have my friend Tal and her mom, who is from Israel, over to show me how to make a few Middle Eastern dishes. Hummus, is a simple chickpea dip blended with sesame paste, lemon juice and garlic—I like… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Shepherd’s Pie

TODAY on MHTV: Get ready for a different kind of British Invasion that is guaranteed to rock hard. I got inspired to make my own version of shepherd’s pie after reading Keith Richard’s autobiography, where he talks in detail about this classic dish. I start with ground lamb mixed with spices, then layer it with… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Pork Schnitzel Dinner

TODAY on MHTV: When I was a kid, my mom used to make this dish in a bunch of different ways, and now I’m making my own version. I’m using pork tenderloin sliced into medallions and coating them in eggs mixed with Dijon mustard and bread crumbs. I fry them up and serve them alongside… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Boy Salads

TODAY on MHTV: My boys don’t like “wimpy” salads; they’ve got to be big, hearty, and satisfying. Sausage and pepper salad is filled with two kinds of Italian sausage—sweet and spicy—and is tossed with sautéed vegetables and buttery slices of garlic crostini. Then for something quick and simple, but still filling, crisp Iceberg lettuce wedges… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Easy Exotic Entertaining

TODAY on MHTV: A few of my friends are coming over, so I’m making a couple  quick Asian-inspired dishes that pair well with one of my favorite wines: Rose. I’ve got a wine bar set up so everyone can just help themselves while you get started on a fast app of clams with lemongrass and… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Twist on Flat Roasted Chicken

TODAY on MHTV: Flat roasted (spatchcocked) chicken is one of my go-to recipes it cooks quickly but the meat stays moist and the skin gets crispy. This time I’m changing things up and putting an Asian spin on it with a citrus, soy sauce, garlic marinade. On the side, coconut rice is a sweet complement… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Parmesan Chicken Dinner

TODAY on MHTV @ 11:30 a.m. ET: Growing up we had a family friend who made the BEST baked chicken. The combo of the flavors and texture was so good, I eventually riffed on it and came up with my own version. A tangy homemade marinade with oregano, red pepper and garlic adds lots of… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Meatless Mushroom Pasta

TODAY on MHTV: After a long day, sometimes all you need is a big bowl of comfort food. Since I’m trying to go meatless at least once a week, this mushroom pasta with its cheesy, creamy sauce is exactly what I’m lookin’ for. A light side of pomodoro salad drizzled with olive oil doesn’t need… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Sunday’s Brunch, Monday’s Lunch

TODAY on MHTV: I love to cook on Sundays because I have a little more time to spend in the kitchen, plus, I can make a few extra things to have for the week. For a hearty Sunday brunch I like to make a cheesy spinach and ham pie with a flakey cream cheese crust…. View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Salty-Sweet Meal

TODAY on MHTV: There’s not much that beats that salty-sweet flavor combo in food. Braised pork loin gets a savory spice rub and is layered between sweet pears and roasted root vegetables–it will literally have you drooling. To keep things light, a simple side salad of greens tossed with cranberries and almonds gets a flavor… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Greek Cuisine

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
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Seafood Paella

TODAY on MHTV: One of the best things you can do if you’re having company is focus on one really awesome dish, and it’s even better if you can make it all in the same pan. Seafood paella is one of those dishes and in my version I use fresh clams, halibut and spicy Portuguese… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: The Perfect Chicken Dinner

TODAY on MHTV: It’s training day here in the Quinn house and I’m teaching CQ one of the most important skills to have in your culinary arsenal: how to roast a chicken.  As usual when we cook chicken, we’re cooking in pairs; both birds are rubbed with herb butter and shallots and roasted on top… View Article
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Recipes From Today’s Show: Romantic Dinner

TODAY on MHTV @ 11:30 a.m. ET: A quiet dinner for two at home is a great way to spend valentine’s day. The kids are out for the night so I’m making a meal worth celebrating. Black pepper-crusted, broiled sirloin is topped with a caramelized onion pan sauce; also known as heaven on a plate… View Article

Recipes From Today’s Show: Chicken Three Ways

TODAY on MHTV: One chicken can go a long way; whether you’re roasting it and saving the leftovers or poaching a whole chicken (something I love to do), you can easily get a few dinners out of all that meat. Chicken enchiladas are super healthy: toasted corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken and homemade salsa… View Article
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Recipes From Today’s Show: Company’s Coming

TODAY on MHTV: Make something that will impress your guests without driving you crazy in the process. Pork tenderloin and roasted vegetables are cooked in the same pan and topped with a fig chutney. On the side, a beautiful tomato and roasted beet salad is topped with shredded mint, and an open-faced plum cake for… View Article
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Recipes From Today’s Show: Easy Pantry Recipes

TODAY on MHTV: There’s a few things I always like to keep in the pantry like pasta, oils and dried herbs, to name a few. If you’ve got pasta, try it with tuna and tomato—it’s Calder’s favorite when there’s “nothing to eat”—it comes together in minutes. A quick and simple side salad gets lots of… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Chinese Takeout

TODAY on MHTV: Like most families, we occasionally order Chinese takeout for dinner and I’ve got my own versions of some of my family’s favorite dishes. Great as a main course, my home-style stir-fried chicken is loaded with peanuts, Chinese red peppers and scallions. Simple and quick, cold sesame noodles and a unique celery, cilantro… View Article

Recipes from Today’s Show: Easy Pantry Recipes

TODAY on MHTV: Keeping your cupboard stocked with a few staples will spare you from having to take a trip to the grocery store after a busy day. My son Calder’s go-to dish when there’s “nothing in the house” is tuna tomato pasta. Serve it with a simple side salad of tomato, avocado, and basil… View Article
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