Here in NYC, on the second to last March weekend before Easter, one last snow storm is supposedly heading our way. While my family and friends seem really bummed about it (we’re ready to jump head first into barbecue season), I turn to my number one winter coping skill, souping-braising-stewing. As long as I have… View Article

Some things are so easy to make yet can seem as though they should be hard. Old school chowder is one of those dishes. Many fish markets sell “chowder fish” at a ridiculously reasonable price which is usually the leftover bits and ends of mild white fish that have been cut off from the bigger… View Article

 [picasa username=”madhungrylsq” albumname=”heatwaverecipes”] We loved hearing your best tips and recipes for the heat wave this week! Inspired by all of your suggestions, we went through the Mad Hungry archives and picked some of our own hot weather favorites. Here are some MH recipes to help you stay cool all summer long: Papaya Ginger Smoothies… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Poaching a chicken is a great way to get lots of meat out of it and stretch it into a few different dishes. I’m making chicken enchiladas, chicken soup and rice and of course, chicken salad sandwiches. More from the show. Get the recipes from this episode. Chicken Enchiladas Chicken Soup and… View Article

Today on MHTV: Exotic doesn’t have to mean scary; this bold and brightly-flavored Asian-inspired menu is all about making exotic easy.  Seared sirloin sits on a bed of scallions and arugula with my Thai Beef salad while my Clams with Lemongrass and Chilies make a great, quick app. For a balance of hot and sweet,… View Article

Today on MHTV: I love to cook as a need, hobby and passion- but just like everything else, I have my personal favorite recipes and today I’ll be sharing them with you. Stracciatella Soup is filled with parmesan and eggs that are whisked into the broth to produce a smooth and creamy consistency. I love… View Article

Today on MHTV: When the holidays roll around, so does company. Make entertaining a crowd easy with a one-pot meal. My Boeuf Bourguignon soup is hearty and filled with short ribs and veggies that I like to serve along with Herbed Egg Noodles and Horseradish Chive Bread for dipping. Buttery Apple Crisp with a brown… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: I love eggs because you can include them in just about any meal. CQ’s here and we’re making 3 dishes (for breakfast, lunch, and dinner) that all have eggs! I’m topping fluffy pecan pancakes with a poached egg (plus a side of bacon, natch). Then for lunch, we’re making the ultimate grilled… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: Even though I love to cook for others, every once in a while I want to make something that’s just for me. When I was a kid my mom used to prepare stracciatella soup for me and it’s still one of my favorite comfort foods. Eggs and Parmesan cheese are whisked into… View Article

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

TODAY on MHTV @ 11:30 am: My family knows my first line of defense against sickness is always a natural one, so I’m going to share a few of my homemade remedies with you. My chicken broth elixir can’t be beat to drive away a cold; drinking a few glasses per day plus sleep will… View Article

TODAY on MHTV: I’m making the mother of all soups: minestrone. The flavor gets built from the bottom up: sauteing onions and garlic, adding other veggies like zucchini, cauliflower, & tomatoes and to really give this soup an extra flavor boost, tossing in a Parmesan cheese rind– adding one of these in a soup is… View Article

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

TODAY on MHTV: Running around during the chilly holiday season makes me want food that is warm and cozy, and I always have a few comfort-food recipes ready for when the craving hits. I like to serve my version of boeuf bourguignon as a soup—it’s full of tender short ribs and chunks of veggies. 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

Today on MHTV: It’s starting to get cool here in NY and a hearty dinner is the perfect antidote for coming in from the cold. Starting off the meal is a soup so filling that it’s on its way to being a stew; it’s full of tender chicken and fluffy herb dumplings. Follow that up… View Article

Watched the show? Want the Recipes? Click on the recipe titles below to get the recipes from today’s episode. Basic Tomato Sauce Lasagna Lentil Vegetable Soup Garlic Croutons Aunt Patty’s Coffee Cake You can find all your favorite recipes (and more) at http://www.marthastewart.com/madhungry

Hey folks, I’m back from the wild wiLD, WILD WEST but more on that later when I can really talk about it. I’m really happy to be home, having been really out of touch, connectivity and all my usual routine. I missed my family mad amounts even though I had one son traveling with me…. View Article