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Mario Batali's delicious winter dish

8 hours 14 min ago
With the holidays behind us it's time to take a fresh look at your nightly menu. Famed chef Mario Batali suggests to go back to the basics and dress up an ordinary skirt steak with some flavorful sides and spices — it'll please everyone at the table.
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How to make the perfect biscuit

13 hours 49 min ago

 Chef Scott Peacock shows TODAY’s Al Roker how to cook up warm buttery biscuits. (Today Show)Warm your entire family up this winter with some classic buttermilk biscuits. Chef Scott Peacock of Watershed restaurant in Georgia shares a simple recipe that will have everyone going for seconds.


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Brunch to dessert: New Year’s Day feast

December 31, 2008 - 11:29am
Start the first day of the year off right — with delicious, home-cooked meals. Chef Michael Lomonaco shares recipes for buttermilk waffles, frittata, Berkshire pork, coconut flan and more.
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Party hard? Try the morning-after panini

December 31, 2008 - 11:24am
After a long night of imbibing and questionable activities that you may wish to forget, you're going to be hungry. Skip the long lines at the brunch spot and try making this delicious panini courtesy of Curtis Stone.
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Add some spice to your new year

December 31, 2008 - 10:19am
Looking to add some flavor to your life in 2009? Start in the kitchen! Chef Daisy Martinez, host of the Food Network's "Viva Daisy," shares her hot and spicy recipe for orzo fideua.
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Planning a party? Serve finger food

December 31, 2008 - 8:41am

 The Scotto family shows TODAY hosts how to cook up some tasty finger foods for your New Year’s Eve party. (Today Show)New Year's Eve is all about having a good time — that's why chefs Marion, Anthony  and Elaina of the New York City restaurant Fresco by Scotto have shared this medley of tasty hors d'oeuvres for the perfect party.


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Sip on this! Best New Year’s bubbly

December 30, 2008 - 9:35am

 Wine connoisseur Leslie Sbrocco shows off some wine and champagne to bring in the new year that won’t break the bank. (Today Show)Ringing in the new year with some bubbly and friends? Leslie Sbrocco, wine connoisseur and author of "The Simple and Savvy Wine Guide," pops the cork on the best champagne, sparkling wine and treats to serve that won't break the bank for your fun, sophisticated celebration.


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Decadent desserts for New Year’s

December 30, 2008 - 9:28am

 Chef Laurent Tourondel shows TODAY’s Lester Holt how to cook up some tasty sweets to celebrate the new year. (Today Show)Looking to serve some sophisticated sweet treats at your party? Try these fabulous French desserts. Chef Laurent Tourondel shares his recipes for a granola cranberry tart with sorbet and a chestnut floating island with honey-mendiant.


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Festive food: Giada’s New Year’s treats

December 30, 2008 - 7:48am

 Italian chef Giada De Laurentiis shows TODAY’s Lester Holt how to cook up some tasty treats for New Year’s Eve. (Today Show)Planning a New Year's Eve party? Looking for some simple but tasty drinks and dishes to serve? Try these fun and fruity cocktails and amazing appetizers from Giada De Laurentiis. The TODAY contributor and chef shares her recipes for champagne sangria, panini with chocolate and more.


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Giada talks basics: Quick and easy recipes

December 29, 2008 - 8:18am

 Italian chef Giada De Laurentiis shows TODAY hosts how to prepare easy recipes from a well-stocked pantry. (Today Show)Is your pantry well-stocked? Looking to use some of that extra food? Why not turn it  into some delicious dishes? TODAY contributor and celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis shares three tasty recipes that you can whip up in a flash using mostly those basic pantry ingredients.


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Entertaining? New Year’s snacks in a flash

December 29, 2008 - 7:37am

 Jaimee Zanzinger from Real Simple magazine gives easy ideas for a fantastic last-minute New Year’s party. (Today Show)Looking to plan a last-minute New Year's Eve party? It's not impossible. Real Simple magazine offers a snack menu of chickpea and mint crostini, pears with blue cheese and prosciutto and smoked salmon on shallot toasts.


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Party poppers: Eats for New Year’s Eve

December 26, 2008 - 10:44am

 Party planner Karen Bussen shows TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and actor Robert Buckley how to throw a New Year’s party without breaking the bank. (Today Show)Try Karen Bussen’s simple recipes for prosecco punch, smoked salmon sandwiches, fettuccine with seared scallops and more to help you and your guests ring in the new year with flavor.


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Indulge in a tasty tomato tart

December 26, 2008 - 9:07am

 Chef Dave Lieberman shows how to make a delicious post-holiday recipe that the whole family will enjoy.  (Today Show)’Tis the day after Christmas and who feels like cooking? Grab some goat cheese and puff pastry and head for the kitchen. Chef Dave Lieberman, a contributor to the recipe Web site Cookstr.com, shares a roasted tomato and goat cheese tart that feeds more than a few.


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Hoda and Kathie Lee: Fave holiday recipes

December 26, 2008 - 6:38am

 TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford share recipes for their favorite Christmas day dinner meals, courtesy of their mothers.  (Today Show)The TODAY hosts share their favorite childhood Christmas dinner recipes, courtesy of their mothers. The yummy eats include sweet potato souffle, sausage and sage stuffing, hummus and baklava.


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Got leftovers? Eat them for breakfast

December 26, 2008 - 6:37am

 TODAY food stylist Bianca Borges Henry explains how to throw together an easy, egg-centric holiday brunch for your guests. (Today Show)TODAY food stylist Bianca Borges Henry shares versatile recipes for breakfast strata, french toast and frittata that can be made from what you already have at home.


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Mark Bittman’s guide to potato latkes

December 23, 2008 - 7:40am

 Food writer Mark Bittman shows TODAY’s Matt Lauer how to make the classic Hanukkah dish -- potato latkes.  (Today Show)Planning a festive feast for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah? Looking for a classic dish to serve? Try this simple and tasty recipe for potato latkes, also known as potato pancakes, from Mark Bittman, chef and author of “How to Cook Everything.”


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Sip on this: Best bottles of 2008

December 22, 2008 - 1:23pm

If ever there were a year to broaden your horizons and not buy the usual bottle of bourbon for gifts, this holiday season would be it. Here, Epicurious.com reveals the latest trends and top buys in absinthe, vodka, gin, whiskey, and tequila.


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Eat in! Brunch recipes for ham, home fries

December 22, 2008 - 8:24am

 Chef Charlie Palmer shows TODAY’s Amy Robach some of his favorite holiday brunch recipes. (Today Show)Stay cozy with your fuzzy slippers on while enjoying glazed country ham, home fries and scallion biscuits, topped off with grapefruit mimosas courtesy of chef Charlie Palmer.


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Christmas spirit saves the 'Top Chefs'

December 18, 2008 - 8:10am

This week on "Top Chef" contestants had to get into the holiday spirit by creating a dish based on one of "The 12 Days of Christmas" for an AMFAR charity event. Find out whose meal brought good cheer and whose was like a bag of coal.


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Curtis Stone’s holiday pork loin, eggnog

December 18, 2008 - 7:02am

 Chef Curtis Stone shows TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford how to make chocolate and cream Swiss rolls. (Today Show)The Australian chef shares classic and easy-to-follow recipes, including roasted pork loin with honey-glazed carrots and apple compote.


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