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Cooking On The Couch: Cucumber Gazpacho

Seamus Mullen has gotten rave reviews for his inventive and modern cuisine, but a few years ago his career almost ended after he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. But lucky for foodies everywhere, Chef Mullen is back on his feet — literally, and figuratively.

2013/06/17

Cooking On The Couch: Penne With Zucchini, Carrots, And Basil

The Italian restaurant Il Bagatto is a fixture in the East Village, thanks to its great vibe and delicious food. The cook and creator of Il Bagatto, Beatrice Tosti di Valminuta, visited The Couch to share one of her great summer pasta recipes.

2013/06/14

Tony’s Table With Stephanie: Strawberry Salsa

CBS 2′s Tony Tantillo and his daughter Stephanie make this fruity salsa with a kick!

2013/06/12

Cooking On The Couch: Nova Scotia Lobster BLT

Bruce Bozzi, Jr. of The Palm restaurant makes us a succulent lobster dish in celebration of National Lobster Day on Saturday, June 15th.

2013/06/12

Tony’s Table With Stephanie: Blueberry Sauce On Rosemary Chicken

CBS 2′s Tony Tantillo and his daughter Stephanie show you how to make this fruity chicken dish.

2013/06/10

Cooking On The Couch: Healthy ‘No Heat’ Dinners For Summer

No one wants a hot, sticky kitchen in the summertime. We brought in chef Regina Ragone, M.S., R.D., Food Director of Family Circle magazine to show us how to make “no-heat” dinners that are healthy, quick and easy to make.

2013/06/07

Tony’s Table With Stephanie: Spring Vegetable Paella

Tony Tantillo and his daughter Stephanie whip up this spicy paella dish — served right in the pan.

2013/06/05

Tony and Stephanie Tantillo present raspberry salad. (Photo: CBS 2)

Tony’s Table With Stephanie: Raspberry Salad

CBS 2′s Tony Tantillo and his daughter Stephanie show you how to make this simple and refreshing salad.

2013/05/31

Cooking On The Couch With Chris Manzo

Season five of The Real Housewives Of New Jersey picks up where Hurricane Sandy left off. The storm also delayed the opening of the Manzo’s latest restaurant venture, Little Town N.J. in Hoboken.

2013/05/31

Cooking On The Couch: Tex-Mex Goodness From Tres Carnes

Executive Chef Sasha Shor of Tres Carnes stopped by The Couch to show us how to make street cart-style corn (“Esquites”): Mexican Street style corn “off the cob” with spicy chili-lime mayo, topped with Mexican crema and grated Cotija cheese.

2013/05/24

The 5 Best Grills For Memorial Day Barbecues & Summer Cookouts

Your cookout is only as good as your grill — so we reached out to the folks at Shop Smart magazine to show us the best grills and gadgets, according to Consumer Reports. Mandy Walker, deputy editor of Shop Smart, joined us to talk about her favorites.

2013/05/24

Cooking On The Couch: Burgers And Wine

We continuing our celebration of National Burger Month, but we’re classing up the usual barbecue and summer cookout staple.

2013/05/22

5.15.13 Brooke Parkehur and James Briscione

Healthy Grilling Tips For Your Memorial Day Cookout

Chef-instructor James Briscione from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York visited The Couch with his wife, Brooke Parkhurst. Together, they authored the book “Just Married And Cooking.” They also teach couples classes at ICE.

2013/05/15

Cooking On The Couch: ‘Mom-osa’ Cocktails & Lime Ricotta Pancakes

Still looking for an idea to celebrate Mom this weekend? You can’t go wrong with breakfast in bed. Famed chef and restauranteur Donatella Arpaia visited The Couch with a few delicious options.

2013/05/10