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Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 1:37 PM EDT

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Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: “The Elvis”

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 7:51 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

A southern delicacy: the fried peanut butter and banana sandwich.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Courtyard Salad

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 10:07 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

It’s a recipe Chef Chris Manning learned when he worked at Café Creole in New Orleans.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Scampi Fra Diavolo

Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 9:14 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

“Fra diavolo” means “the devil’s brother,” so this dish has a bit of heat to it.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Hats & Peas

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 9:08 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

It’s a traditional Italian dish that every nana has their own recipe for.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Cooking Thai

Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 8:00 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

These are recipes that use a lot of ingredients, but you’re likely to have most of them in your pantry.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: versatile succotash

Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 8:55 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Chef Chris Manning prepares one of his mother’s favorites.

News

7News All Stars Recognized

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 12:26 PM EDT

By Craig Thornton

This year we featured 125 students from the Tri-County Area

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Muhammara

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 10:24 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

If you need something that’s quick and easy to make for that graduation party, birthday celebration, or neighborhood get-together, Chef Chris Manning has just the recipe.

Arts All Stars

Arts All-Star: Trinity Schwedler

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 8:18 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Trinity Schwedler has been taking every art class she could since she was in kindergarten.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Rhubarb, both sweet & savory

Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 8:30 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Rhubarb isn’t just for strawberry rhubarb pie. It’s not even just for dessert.

Academic All Stars

Academic All-Star: Madelyn Dinneen

Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 9:34 PM EDT

By 7 News Staff

The last Academic All-Star of the season is Madelyn Dinneen, a senior at Norwood-Norfolk Central Central School.

Arts All Stars

Arts All-Star: Zoey Anderson

Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 8:24 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

The Carthage performer is this week’s 7 News Arts All-Star.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Panzanella

Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 11:09 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Chef Chris Manning shares a dish that invites flexibility and creativity.

Academic All Stars

Academic All-Stars: Katelynn Bennett & Riley Taylor

Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 12:50 PM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Katelynn Bennett and Riley Taylor are tied for first in their class at Canton Central with GPAs of 98.48.

Career Tech

Career-Tech All-Star: Jonathan Baez

Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 8:27 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Jonathan Baez is hoping for a career as a K-9 officer with the New York State Police.

Arts All Stars

Arts All-Star: Jacqueline Seymour

Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 8:08 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

The artist from Immaculate Heart Central is this week’s 7 News Arts All-Star.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Escabeche

Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 10:24 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Escabeche is Spanish for pickled. It’s also the name of a dish that can be served chilled for hot days.

Career Tech

Career-Tech All-Star: Serena Shultz

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 10:15 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

For Serena Shultz, nursing is in the family.

Arts All Stars

Arts All-Star: Tristia Thompson

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 9:22 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Tristia Thompson loves to perform, “and that’s what I’m planning on dedicating my life to.”

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Wild Leek Chowder

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 12:05 PM EDT

By 7 News Staff

With a host of tasty ingredients, this recipe is a crowd pleaser.

Academic All Stars

Academic All-Star: Leland Blevins

Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 1:05 PM EDT

By 7 News Staff

This week’s Academic All-Star is Leland Blevins, a senior at Parishville-Hopkinton Central Central School.

Career Tech

Career-Tech All-Star: Lisa Livingston

Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 9:21 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Lisa Livingston has wanted to be in the medical field since she was young.

Arts All Stars

Arts All-Star: Annabelle Russell

Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 8:56 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Annabelle Russell finds her inspiration almost anywhere.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Jambalaya, by request

Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 7:51 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

It’s morning show producer Michael Hirst’s last day at 7 News, and he really likes jambalaya.

Academic All Stars

Academic All-Star: Tyler Scott

Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 9:12 PM EDT

By 7 News Staff

This week’s Academic All-Star is Tyler Scott, a senior at Edwards-Knox Central Central School.

Career Tech

Career-Tech All-Star: Kayza Limehouse

Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 10:02 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

The Watertown High School student studies culinary arts at Bohlen Technical Center.

Arts All Stars

Arts All-Star: Charlotte Scott

Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 8:52 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Charlotte Scott plays tuba and a little ukulele, but her first love is piano.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Mother’s Day brunch

Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 10:12 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

If you want to treat mom for Mother’s Day, Chef Chris Manning has a couple great options.

Academic All Stars

Academic All-Star: Kennon Gardner

Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 12:52 PM EDT

By 7 News Staff

This week’s Academic All-Star is Kennon Gardner, a senior at Hammond Central Central School.

Career Tech

Career-Tech All-Star: Ashton Billman

Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 8:37 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Working on technology and fixing computers gives Ashton Billman a sense of security.

Arts All Stars

Arts All-Star: Melody Hannon

Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 8:19 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Art has always been a part of Melody Hannon’s life.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Arugula Walnut Pesto

Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 11:17 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

It’s a simple and very versatile recipe.

Academic All Stars

Academic All-Star: Laney Tiernan

Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 3:08 PM EDT

By 7 News Staff

This week’s Academic All-Star is Laney Tiernan, a senior at Madrid-Waddington Central Central School.

Career Tech

Career-Tech All-Star: Cohen Young

Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 9:01 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Cohen Young would like to own his own business someday.

Arts All Stars

Arts All-Star: Chloe O’Shea

Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 8:42 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Chloe O’Shea has a passion for music, although she doesn’t plan to make a career of it.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Chicken Piccata

Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 9:38 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Chef Chris Manning is ready for spring.

Academic All Stars

Academic All-Star: Isabelle Vaccaro

Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 1:34 PM EDT

By 7 News Staff

This week’s Academic All-Star is Isabelle Vaccaro, a senior at Colton-Pierrepont Central Central School.

Career Tech

Career-Tech All-Star: Mathew Bleau

Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 9:21 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Mathew Bleau has been interested in metalworking from a young age.

Arts All Stars

Arts All-Star: Kiara Chase

Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 9:01 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Art is Kiara Chase’s way to express herself, “because I have a hard time doing that through words, so I turn to art whenever I do that.”

Academic All Stars

Academic All-Star: Shayla Kriigel

Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 1:55 PM EDT

By 7 News Staff

This week’s Academic All-Star is Shayla Kriigel, a senior at Lyme Central Central School.

Career Tech

Career-Tech All-Star: Payen Ashley

Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 10:45 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

He studies Natural Resources Management, where they learn things like plant identification, heavy equipment operation, and chainsaw use.

Arts All Stars

Arts All-Star: Audrey McGill

Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 10:02 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

“Music is a big part of my life and I don’t want to just let it go or let it be a side thing, I want it to be my thing,” Audrey McGill said.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Drunken Pasta, Italian style

Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 8:07 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

It’s a dish that’s perfect to start an Easter Sunday dinner or to serve on a cold, rainy night.

Academic All Stars

Academic All-Star: Karina Benzel

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 1:39 PM EDT

By 7 News Staff

This week’s Academic All-Star is Karina Benzel, a senior at Clifton-Fine Central Central School.

Career Tech

Career-Tech All-Star: Anthony Cicciarelli

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 9:05 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Anthony Cicciarelli loves doing illustrations, animating, and taking videos.

Arts All Stars

Arts All-Star: Sarah Cortez

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 8:45 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

For Sarah Cortez, art is something she mainly does for herself.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: 2 pies for Easter - 1 savory, 1 sweet

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 9:10 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

It’s coming up on Easter and Chef Chris Manning wants to help us get ready.

Academic All Stars

Academic All-Star: Hailey Morrissiey

Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT

By 7 News Staff

This week’s Academic All-Star is Hailey Morrissiey, a senior at Gouverneur Central School.

Career Tech

Career-Tech All-Star: Sean Patterson

Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 7:48 AM EDT

By 7 News Staff

Sean Patterson encourages people to try welding.