A quick turn on the grill brings out the natural sweetness of bell peppers. Here, they're tossed with cherry tomatoes, capers, red-wine vinegar, olive oil to top crostini.
You can change the flavor of these simple sandwiches by varying the herbs you add to the cream cheese. Any favorites will work well alone or in combination.
Protein-packed and so versatile, canned chickpeas are a pantry must-have that can make a meal in minutes. Try this easy idea for serving up these super staples.
Chicken tenders grill quickly-almost too quickly, resulting in dryness. But not with these skewers, which benefit from a buttermilk brine and a blanket of bacon. Serve them with a choice of two dipping...
This savory Halloween appetizer will drive your guests absolutely batty. Coat roasted chicken wings in a combination of honey mustard and hot sauce for a fiery bite.
Classic hot wings get an update thanks to sriracha, a Thai-style hot sauce. The vinegar-chile sauce adds just enough of a twist to feel fresh while staying true to all the beloved characteristics of the...
These samosa-inspired puff-pastry triangles are filled with spiced chicken and peas. Their savory taste is not the only wonderful thing about them. Unbaked, they can be frozen for up to one month, so you...
Our homage to the savory Indian pastries calls for a cumin-studded dough and a hearty potato-and-pea filling. Serve fresh out of the fryer with a duo of homemade chutneys.
These simple canapes are designed for tomatoes at the peak of their season; select the ripest ones you can find. A combination of red, yellow, and orange tomatoes makes for a colorful presentation.
Ever since her catering days, Martha has been baking these light-as-air cheese straws. You can buy versions, but nothing rivals cheese straws fresh out of the oven. For a variation, try rolling the puff...
Cutting chorizo on the bias ensures even cooking and a flavorful, charred bite. Pair it with shrimp for a summer recipe on skewers, which instantly becomes the perfect for outdoor dinner.
A delicate honey -- like acacia or fireweed -- won't overpower the basil or ricotta, but even an everyday honey varietal such as wildflower or clover help give this bruschetta its sweetness.
Finely ground lamb is pressed flat onto skewers, grilled, and served with a tangy, herb-packed yogurt sauce in Martha's version of the Saudi Arabian dish mabshur.
Souvlaki is usually served with tzatziki, a yogurt sauce with cucumbers. This version has more cucumber than yogurt, for a dish with crunch and freshness but few calories.
Traditional fish and chips is updated to highlight the delicate flavor of the fillet, which is often overwhelmed by heavy fried batters. Baking the potato slices with just a hint of olive oil produces...
Sauteed wild mushrooms are delicious served with grilled bread brushed with olive oil. White button mushrooms can be substituted for the wild mushrooms.
In our updated version of classic Steak Frites, slices of tender filet mignon are pan-seared and served with crisp oven-baked fries and Dijon mustard. Mixed greens and a glass of red wine complete the...
Entertaining can be easy -- and good for you. These bites with lycopene-rich tomatoes and heart-healthy avocados are a virtuous and delectable cocktail party offering.
A mixture of hard-boiled eggs and butter makes a tasty spread for sandwiches, especially when amped up with yogurt, curry powder, jalapeƱo, and cilantro.
The secret of delectable fries lies in the frying process. The oil needs to be just the right temperature-too cool, the potatoes will absorb the oil; too hot, the outsides of the potatoes will burn.
Get your fry fix with only four teaspoons of oil. These make-at-home versions of the restaurant favorite are better (and better for you) than their fast food counterparts.