Recipes from Today’s Show: Thanksgiving
Published by lscalaquinn
Today on MHTV: A really important part of Thanksgiving is the tradition of sitting down with those that you love and sharing dishes you look forward to every year — without getting stuck in the kitchen! This menu is all about having a flavorful but fuss-free holiday. Turkey easily gets extra flavor when stuffed with… View Article
Tags: citrus and herb turkey, kale and Brussels sprouts, parsnip and pear puree, thanksgiving
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Lone Star Steak Night
Published by lscalaquinn
Today on MHTV: The lone star state is one of my favorite places to visit and today, I’m doing some cowboy cookery. For some “make-ahead,” black-eyed peas soak overnight before being slow-cooked with a ham hock while, for maximum flavor, grilled rib-eye steak marinates in a smokey-sweet dry rub. Simmered mustard greens get a hint… View Article
Tags: baked sweet potato, black-eyed peas, cowboy, mustard greens, rib-eye steak, texas
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Game Day
Published by lscalaquinn
TODAY on MHTV:If it’s one thing my boys love, it’s football! Calder’s here today to help make some grub for the game. If beer isn’t your thing, my take on a tequila sunrise is a perfect “sub” that tastes as good as it looks. Stageline chili gets a hit of Jamaican heat from scotch bonnet… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Sunday Cook
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: Sundays are the day where I can do a bit of relaxing — no soccer practice, no rushing to work or school — so I like to do some more leisurely cooking. Today my friend Gloria joins me in the kitchen to make some of our favorite Sunday recipes. My creamy spinach… View Article
Tags: escarole and white bean soup, spinach lasagna, strawberries and cream, sunday supper
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Brazilian Feast
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: Brazilian food offers some seriously flavorful dishes and today I’ve got my friend Michelli here to show me how to cook up a traditional Brazilian feast. We start by making the national dish, Feijoda, a slow-cooking hearty stew filled with beans and pork. Farofa, a dish similar to polenta, is perfect to… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: My First Job
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: Everyone remembers their first job; mine was at a little restaurant in Connecticut called Bon Appetit. As a teenager, I started out on “prep,” cleaning and cutting piles of vegetables for service, and ended up learning and moving my way up the line to actual cook. Today’s show is a homage to… View Article
Tags: bon appetit restaurant, chicory, escarole salad, ham quiche, peach kuchen, red cabbage
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Cast-Iron Pans
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: I’ve spoken many times about how my cast-iron pans are some of my most beloved kitchen essentials. Today my brother David is here, and we’ve got recipes that will give you a few more reasons to love your cast iron! Seared scallops have the perfect outside crisp and are balanced with a… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Fuss-Free Weeknight Dinner
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: When in doubt, rely on your pantry to help get good food on the table! With a well-stocked pantry, you can pull dinner together with ease and that’s exactly what I’m doing today. A nod to the canned soup I ate as a kid, I recreate a classic tomato soup and top… View Article
Tags: pantry, tomato soup, tomato-parmesan crisps, watercress and fennel salad
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Southern Cooking
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: My Louisiana-based brother Jim and I are serving up food with some serious Southern hospitality. Golden and crispy chicken fried steak with gravy, brown sugar-coated candied sweet potatoes and collard greens cooked with smoked bacon. Get the recipes from this episode: Chicken Fried Steak Candied Sweet Potatoes Collard Greens Watch ”Mad Hungry… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Chinese Take-Out
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: My family loves Chinese food but takeout has a tendency to make your wallet lighter with your waistband tighter. Today Calder and I are making healthier versions some of our favorite Chinese takeout dishes, saving unnecessary calories and a few bucks: sweet and crunchy sesame chicken, pork fried rice and for some… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: State Fair
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: The food at state fairs is always filled with nostalgia and comfort, and today I’m recreating some of those delicious dishes at home — sweet and savory corn dogs coated in a cornbread batter and fried, colorful candied apples, and funnel cake. Get the recipes from this episode: Corn Dog Funnel Cake… View Article
Mad Hungry MY WAY: Nicolas & Sofia Make Garlic Toast
Published by lscalaquinn
I get tons of feedback on here and on facebook about people making the Mad Hungry recipes or their riffs on them so on Mondays, we’d like to start posting Mad Hungry MY Way Mondays, a part of the mad hungry blog where we show YOUR Mad Hungry Meals. This week’s Mad Hungry my Way… View Article
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Recipes from Today’s Show: New York Street Carts
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: Living in New York, my boys and I are spoiled with the ability to get good eats in a New York minute. Some of the best food in New York City comes straight from the carts, so today I’m sharing some of my “local” favorites: the famous New York hot dog smothered… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: New York Diner Food
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: My son Calder and I are big fans of New York City diners, and today we’re taking inspiration from them with some no-fuss, diner-style staples of our own. Our chicken club is stacked high with layers of fixings, homemade Dijon mayo, and a pickle on top. Of course, we’re baking a New… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Thai Takeout
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: Step away from the carryout menus. Today, I’m transforming my kitchen into a local takeout joint and creating some delicious, homemade versions of Thai restaurant favorites. First up, a savory and filling shrimp pad thai. Next, easy-as-can-be beef skewers served with a rich and creamy peanut dipping sauce. Get the recipes from… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Autumn Brunch
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: I love lingering over a lazy fall brunch with my family and friends, but when the boys were young, the weekends were always a bit hectic. Over the years, I’ve developed some great go-to recipes that can be made ahead — homemade chicken-sage sausage patties and a rich maple Bundt cake, leaving… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: Mad Healthy
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: We’re waist-deep into comfort-food season — which can do a number on the waistline. While I love hearty casseroles and stews, right now I’m craving something light and my halibut steamed on a bed of herbs with bok choy and a squeeze of lime hits the spot. For a seasonal side, I’m… View Article
Recipes from Today’s Show: College Chow
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: I still cringe at the thought of all those greasy, late-night feasts my son Calder would make while he was away at college. He’s here today, and we’re re-creating some of his favorites — jiggle shots, honey-glazed hot wings, and potato skins topped with cheese, sour cream, and chives — with good, healthy ingredients…. View Article
Tags: cape cod, chicken wings, college chow, collins, honey-glazed wings, jiggle shots, potato skins, virgin jiggle shots
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Hungry Boys
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: I can’t count how many times I’ve heard, “I’m starving, and there’s nothing in the house to eat!” Nine times out of 10, I can prove that theory wrong with some simple pantry ingenuity. First, I’m making mac and cheese with pasta and leftover cheese. For a quick side, I’m drizzling lemon… View Article
Tags: canned pineapple, mac and cheese, outside the box mac and cheese, pantry, pineapple floats, steamed broccoli
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Recipes from Today’s Show: Autumn Comfort Food
Published by Lucinda Scala Quinn
TODAY on MHTV: When that first hint of fall hits the air, my stomach responds in a big way. Today, I’ve got a serious craving for a warm bowl of farmhouse chicken chowder and some savory cheddar drop biscuits. I’m spiking a pear and sparkling-cider cocktail with warming bourbon — the perfect accompaniment to curling… View Article
Tags: autumn, cheddar drop biscuits, chicken chowder, chowder, comfort food, drop biscuits, fall, farmhouse chowder, pear, pear and sparkling cider cocktail, sparkling cider
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