Chris Manning's TV Dinners

There’s no North Country Goes Green Irish festival this year, but you can still enjoy some great Irish food.

It's a simple and satisfying dish Chef Chris Manning used to make when he worked at the Renaissance Restaurant in Watertown.

Published February 7, 2020 at 8:25 AM

Chef Chris Manning learned how to make jambalaya when he interned for a New Orleans chef named Miss Lolita Dubois.

Published January 31, 2020 at 10:40 AM

Chef Chris Manning's Maple Mustard Sauce is simple and easy to make.

Published January 24, 2020 at 7:49 AM

If you're hosting a football game-watching party, this dish would be a sure crowd pleaser.

Published January 17, 2020 at 8:09 AM

It's called Amatriciana and it originates from Amatrice in central Italy northeast of Rome.

Published January 10, 2020 at 8:59 AM

It’s a tasty and hearty way to start the New Year.

Published January 6, 2020 at 6:44 AM

Chris Manning's TV Dinners Video

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Most people have heard of Chicken Cacciatore, but Chef Chris Manning introduces us to the less-renowned Beef Cacciatore.

Published December 27, 2019 at 8:20 AM

Salt cod is an Italian tradition at Christmas.

Published December 20, 2019 at 9:08 AM

It might look like your typical steak sauce, but it's not.

Published December 13, 2019 at 8:48 AM

It's a page from famed New Orleans Chef Paul Prudhomme's "Louisiana Kitchen" cookbook.

Published December 6, 2019 at 8:26 AM

TV Dinner: Thanksgiving dinner leftovers

There can be more to Thanksgiving dinner leftovers than turkey sandwiches.

Published November 29, 2019 at 8:08 AM

Chef Chris Manning has some ideas to make your Thanksgiving special and it's sort of a family affair.

Published November 22, 2019 at 9:03 AM

TV Dinner: stuffed, bacon-wrapped shrimp

Chris Manning showed Beth and Makenzie the secret of delicious stuffed, bacon-wrapped shrimp Friday morning.

November 15 November 15

This dish is spicy -- and maybe even healthy.

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It's a one-pot meal that's surprisingly light.

October 18 October 18

It's a simple and satisfying meal -- and it's very tasty.

October 11 October 11

Things get sticky in this week's TV Dinner segment.

Published October 4, 2019 at 9:10 AM

TV Dinner: cheesecake & scalloped apples

This weekend is the Cream Cheese Festival in Lowville and to honor it, Chef Chris Manning shows us an easy way to make cheesecake.

Published September 20, 2019 at 9:48 AM

Next weekend is the Cream Cheese Festival in Lowville and Chef Chris Manning is acknowledging it this Friday and next.

Published September 13, 2019 at 9:47 AM

This is a perfect meal to serve on a busy weeknight, especially if you do some of the prep ahead of time.

Published September 6, 2019 at 8:23 AM

There are three different kinds of milk in this dessert.

Published August 30, 2019 at 8:12 AM

Labor Day Weekend is coming up soon and many people like to plan cookouts to celebrate.

Published August 23, 2019 at 9:29 AM

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It’s a very versatile dressing that has an Asian-inspired taste.

Published August 16, 2019 at 8:46 AM

It's a summer comfort food.

Published August 9, 2019 at 8:26 AM

It might look as if Chef Chris Manning kept things standard with hot dogs and hamburgers, but it's what he puts on the dogs and burgers that make it special.

Published August 2, 2019 at 8:19 AM

It's a north country version of a Vietnamese favorite.

Published July 19, 2019 at 8:26 AM

Check out Chef Manning's Carolina mustard marinade

Published July 12, 2019 at 7:17 AM

If you try this recipe, you might decide to skip takeout.

Published July 5, 2019 at 7:40 AM

TV Dinner: Country Captain, a lowcountry favorite

It's a dish that's popular in South Carolina's lowcountry.

Published June 28, 2019 at 9:57 AM

Chef Manning shows us how to spruce up our chicken using a central New York staple.

Published June 21, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Chef Chris Manning is getting a jump on Father's Day with a steak sauce better than the leading brand.

Published June 7, 2019 at 8:43 AM

This week's dish gets a little personal for Chef Chris Manning.

Published May 31, 2019 at 8:53 AM

TV Dinner: caper-tomato salsa & blue cheese bacon spread

It's Memorial Day weekend and, for many, that means cookouts.

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Published May 29, 2019 at 6:31 PM

It's time to start planning for cookouts, especially with Memorial Day coming up soon.

Published May 29, 2019 at 6:30 PM

If you order this dish as street food in Mexico, it will come dredged in flour, covered with cracker crumbs, and deep-fried in lard.

Published May 29, 2019 at 6:23 PM

TV Dinner: Chicken Tchoupitoulas & Tarragon Mustard Sauce

It's a dish named for a street in New Orleans that's named after an extinct Native American tribe.

Published May 29, 2019 at 6:17 PM

It’s Easter weekend and, as expected, Chef Chris Manning has some recipes perfect for the occasion.

Published May 29, 2019 at 6:11 PM

It's a pair of dishes that Chef Chris Manning says screams "spring."

Published May 29, 2019 at 5:57 PM

TV Dinner: Mojo Chicken & Pasta Cole Slaw

It's getting closer to grilling season and Chef Chris Manning shows us a recipe for Mojo Chicken that's sure to spice up your cookout.

Published May 29, 2019 at 5:50 PM

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