Homemade salad dressing elevated the simplest of salads. Try French dressing on mixed greens, sliced vegetables, such as tomatoes and cucumbers, or drizzled on baked fish.
Author: Martha Stewart
This cornbread strikes the right balance between tender and crumbly. To use it in a Thanksgiving stuffing, reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons.
Author: Martha Stewart
Dried cranberries add plenty of flavor to these Cornish game hens.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bosc pears, available through April, become tender yet hold their shape well when poached. A spice-infused syrup gives them a pie-like flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Olive oil and garlic add extra flavor to traditional roasted asparagus.
Author: Martha Stewart
The holidays wouldn't be complete without a jar of these spice cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with bread, polenta, or sauteed Swiss chard. You can also present it as a "sauce" by shredding the meat, mixing it with the leftover tomatoes from the pan, and...
Author: Martha Stewart
This side pairs well with London broil, lamb burgers, or grilled chicken.
Author: Martha Stewart
You don't need a special paella pan to make this easy take on the classic Spanish dish. Use a wide, shallow saute pan with a lid. Chicken sausage and shrimp star in this one-pan dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
These cookies are crispy at the edges, chewy in the center, and loaded with 2 kinds of chocolate. Feel free to add 2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.
Author: Martha Stewart
This quick meal will give the whole family a satisfying meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this Southern-style buttermilk cornbread with Red Beans with Andouille Sausage.
Author: Martha Stewart
Jambalaya, a one-pot New Orleans favorite, always includes meat or seafood and vegetables; this easy rendition is full of chicken, spicy andouille sausage, bell pepper, and onion.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this hearty Southern dish as an entree, or alongside comfort fare like fried chicken or pork chops.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is based on the famous Key lime pie from Joe's Stone Crab restaurant in Miami Beach. If you can't find Key limes, use regular fresh lime juice.
Author: Martha Stewart
Guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate craving, this is an excellent cake to keep in mind when you have a houseful of guests. The ganache glaze makes it dressy enough for dessert after a special dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
Baking a pie from scratch takes a little patience, but watching your friends and family enjoy the results makes it all worthwhile.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cherry-oatmeal cookies are a nice twist on a classic. Serve these at your next gathering, or make a batch and slip one into your loved one's lunch bag.
Author: Martha Stewart
This seafood stew, an impressive crowd-pleaser, can be prepared ahead of time and finished just 15 minutes before you serve it. If you leave out the crab legs, use an additional 8 ounces of white fish...
Author: Martha Stewart
This deliciously messy chicken is brushed with simple apricot glaze punctuated with hot pepper that produces a gorgeous amber lacquer when roasted.
Author: Martha Stewart
Get the most lemon flavor into this pound cake by grating the lemon zest first, then squeezing out the juice. Lemon zest, juice, and glaze give you triple the lemon for a crowd-pleasing pound cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Start these ribs in the morning, and they'll be perfectly tender by dinnertime.
Author: Martha Stewart
A Thanksgiving-worthy soup blends tangy, sweet apples with mellow butternut squash. Meanwhile cumin, coriander, ginger, and cayenne add vibrant flavors.
Author: Martha Stewart
Peas straight from the freezer retain their crisp exterior and soft, creamy interior in this simple-to-make salad. For a subtler onion flavor, soak onion slices in cool water, then thoroughly drain before...
Author: Martha Stewart
This staple recipe for stuffed peppers is packed with lean turkey sausage, couscous, and Monterey Jack cheese for a hearty and healthy meal that everyone will love.
Author: Martha Stewart
How sweet it is-pound cake from scratch in three simple steps! We've added vanilla to our recipe for an extra hint of flavor!
Author: Martha Stewart
We used cranberries instead of currants in these traditional, crumbly British scones for an irresistible winter treat. Try them for breakfast or with afternoon tea.
Author: Martha Stewart
Make these quick and easy peanut butter cookies for a nutty dessert everyone will love.
Author: Martha Stewart
This homemade pizza crust comes together quickly-give the dough time to rise and a couple of kneads, and it's done! Use it as a base for your favorite pie and have an at-home pizza night.
Author: Martha Stewart
This easy white icing recipe yields a foolproof frosting for cakes and cupcakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
This classic recipe is always a hit with the family.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try Martha Stewart's quick and easy cream cheese frosting recipe. Cream cheese frosting is a delicious delight atop cupcakes and a favorite on pumpkin cake, carrot cake, and more.
Author: Martha Stewart
Vibrant, bold flavors await in this healthier pasta dish inspired by the unmistakable tastes of the Mediterranean.
Author: Martha Stewart
The Polish version of a dumpling, these versatile potato pierogis can be made with an array of fillings. For a step-by-step guide, see our How-To.
Author: Martha Stewart
In this classic French recipe, the wine in coq au vin mellows into a luxuriously rich, velvety sauce punctuated by smoky bacon. Earthy mushrooms envelope each piece of tender chicken-no wonder it's such...
Author: Martha Stewart
This easy and delicious fall side dish only requires a few minutes of hands-on time, leaving you free to work on the rest of the meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Prosciutto -- air-dried Italian ham -- combined with peas and Parmesan cheese is a classic pasta topping.
Author: Martha Stewart
Enjoy this simple roast turkey recipe for Thanksgiving or an extra-special dinner during the week. Make sure you use a bone-in turkey breast for this recipe-it's the key to moist, juicy meat.
Author: Martha Stewart
This chicken has the satisfying crust of its fried cousin, but it's baked instead, making it a healthier dinner alternative.
Author: Martha Stewart
Both make-ahead and no-bake, this Italian treat will lift everyone's mood-including the chef's! Grab an Americano at a coffee shop to infuse the store-bought ladyfingers with freshly brewed flavor. Then,...
Author: Shira Bocar
Loaded with ample doses of sweet dates, raisins, and buttery pecans, this easy recipe for drop cookies from reader Jackie Schulman of Tucker, Georgia, creates a homey and irresistible teatime dessert....
Author: Martha Stewart
You can't go wrong with this classic chicken-vegetable soothing soup-it's good for what ails you. This traditional recipe is delicious and easy to make.
Author: Martha Stewart
Recipe adapted from "Food From Many Greek Kitchens," by Tessa Kiros. Copyright 2011 by Tessa Kiros. Used with permission of Andrews McMeel Publishing.
Author: Martha Stewart
One simple recipe is all you need to bake four types of bread, each one hearty, wholesome, and delicious. This fluffy multigrain bread recipe is a great, tasty bread. See our Classic White Bread how-to...
Author: Martha Stewart
For the true lemon lover, these crisp cookies are the perfect treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a sweet, billowy dessert, try our banana cream pie recipe. This recipe for delicious banana cream pie is adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook," and it is one of Martha's favorites because...
Author: Martha Stewart
Shake up your typical milk shake with a touch of malted milk -- it'll add an irresistible flavor that will make you feel transported to an old soda shop.
Author: Martha Stewart
This Blueberry-Lemon Bundt Cake is the perfect addition to any brunch. For best results, coat the inside of the Bundt pan with cooking spray just before filling it with the batter to prevent it from pooling...
Author: Martha Stewart