Topic: Food

  • Give Your Burgers An Asian Makeover

    My family loves burgers of all types – the guys like beef burgers while the girls prefer turkey or chicken.  I’m always looking for a new way to spice up the classic fare so my interest was piqued by a segment on the Today show that demonstrated some techniques for … More

  • Feast on Some Tasty Beef Tenderloin

    Beef tenderloin is one of the best cuts of meat you can find (at least in my opinion) so I was interested in the Today show segment that made use of it.   The chef seared the tenderloin in some olive oil with Poblano chilies and garlic stuffed inside of it.  … More

  • Cook Up Some Delicious Greek Dishes

    I really love Greek food and I try to make it for my family at least once a month.  The Today show welcomed a Greek chef who shared some suggestions for making some truly delicious fare.
    He threw some roasted red peppers, Feta cheese, garlic, pepperoncini peppers and some fresh herbs … More

  • Today Show’s Country Kitchen Delights

    My grandmother is from the south and there are some signature dishes that I really enjoy.  One of those meals is potatoes gratin.  They made the classic dish on the Today show, but with some modern touches including roasted red pepper and dried red chili.  It sounds like it could … More

  • Indulge in Some Buttermilk Fried Chicken

    I try to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet but once in a while, I think it’s okay to indulge.  Unfortunately, I tend to do most of my indulging in the winter months but that’s a different story for a different day.
    On the Today show, they made some delicious-looking buttermilk friend … More

  • Try These Authentic Italian Dishes!

    Almost everyone loves Italian food but many don’t know much about the fare beyond your typical pizza and spaghetti so it was great that the Today show demonstrated how to make some authentic Italian dishes.
    One meal they prepared was cavetelli with eggs and bacon which looked like a mix between … More

  • 10 Healthy Foods That Aren’t Very Good For You

    The Today show looked at 10 foods that are supposed to be “healthy” for us but really aren’t.  While the label might send a certain message, all might not be as it seems.   Here are the potential offenders:

    Multigrain bread – don’t be fooled by the name.  Always look for something … More

  • How to Make the Perfect Crepe!

    Alton Brown demonstrated the proper technique for making the perfect crêpe and if you’ve never tried to make them, you might really want to take notes.  Crêpes are often described as being really thin pancakes and I guess that’s a reasonable enough comparison but one of my favorite things about … More

  • Paula Deen’s Orange Coffee Cake

    Paula Deen shared her tips for making a delicious orange coffee cake on the Today show with Al Roker.  I love coffee cake (even though I don’t drink coffee) so it’s always nice to see a new take on this classic treat.  There was a bit of a fiasco in … More

  • Giada De Laurentiis Makes Tasty Chicken Meatballs

    Celebrity chef, Giada De Laurentiis, made some delicious looking meatballs on the Today show with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb the other day and I definitely want to try to make these!
    Giada’s ingredients list is pretty basic – bread crumbs, parsley, eggs, milk, ketchup, Romano cheese, salt & pepper … More