Creamy polenta with chopped chives and parsley makes a great side for pasta, pork, or roasted chicken.
Author: Martha Stewart
When the sourness of the cranberries could use a little kick, turn to fiery jalapenos.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this simple recipe when making our cauliflower puree and cauliflower salad. It's also an easy side dish recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a lower-fat version, replace the sour cream with low-fat plain Greek yogurt.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe can be easily halved; while you are getting used to the technique, working in smaller quantities may be easier. The pasta must dried for several hours, until no moisture remains, before it...
Author: Martha Stewart
A big bowl of seasoned popcorn goes a long way -- and is an excellent healthy snack. There's a secret to getting every last kernel to pop (let stand 30 seconds), but this is among the easiest of snacks...
Author: Martha Stewart
In the traditional baklava, nuts are layered between buttered paper-thin sheets of phyllo. Instead, to save time, we rolled up the sheets and cut them crosswise into ribbons, which we then tossed with...
Author: Martha Stewart
This souffle has a fruit-puree base, which makes it very light and intensely flavored.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Because they are fried in oil, these jelly doughnuts are a traditional dessert for Hanukkah.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try using this easy lemon vinaigrette to upgrade all sorts of veggies, such as our Green Salad with Olives or Green Beans Vinaigrette.
Author: Martha Stewart
These slightly sweet onions are a flavorful topping for pizzas and pastas or as a sandwich condiment. To achieve a melt-in-your-mouth quality, the onions need to be cooked very slowly.
Author: Martha Stewart
Food stylist and editor Frances Boswell's recipe for this Spanish roasted red pepper and almond sauce calls for two different kinds of paprika -- sweet smoked and hot. Serve alongside Shrimp and Clams...
Author: Martha Stewart
Take familiar techniques, like roasting, and apply them in new ways for this delicious side.
Author: Martha Stewart
Calvados, an apple brandy, adds a sweet finish to this gravy. The neck and giblets roasted alongside the turkey add flavor to the drippings -- discard them in step 1 for a smooth gravy, or return them...
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this delicious roasted cauliflower at any springtime gathering.
Author: Martha Stewart
The trick to getting this meatless chili on the table in under an hour? Starting with marinara sauce. It's spiced with cumin and chipotle-chile powder and topped with thinly sliced jalapenos for heat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Creamy polenta serves as an excellent canvas for hearty beef chili and garlicky sauteed spinach and mushrooms. If you make the chili in advance, the rest of the dish comes together quickly enough for a...
Author: Riley Wofford
These bright-green beans help create a classic backdrop to the Thanksgiving bird, whether you're serving roasted turkey breast for a few or a whole turkey for many.
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasting vegetables with aromatics, salt, pepper, and olive oil is easy, mostly hands-off, and always produces the best results.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fennel becomes sweet and caramelized in this simple holiday side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Steamed spinach, cooked in mere minutes, is tossed with heart-healthy olive oil in this easy side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Eating more plant-based meals just got easier, and even healthier. This falafel-inspired pita sandwich gets its crunch from chickpeas that are roasted, not fried. A bright, zippy lime-jalapeño yogurt...
Author: Shira Bocar
Mint syrup adds flavor to our Southern-style iced Sweet Tea.
Author: Martha Stewart
Often enjoyed deep-fried, okra's magic can shine through in multiple other preparations. Here, it is pickled with delicate rice vinegar and dill, which makes for a cool and tangy counterpoint to richer...
Author: Martha Stewart
The salt in this dish absorbs moisture as the potatoes cook, giving them soft, velvety flesh and crackled skin. Serve them with creme fraiche or sour cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Japanese flavors, such as miso and ginger, are a harmonious match for a grilled-salmon salad.
Author: Martha Stewart
The juices of grapefruit and lime -- tempered by soy sauce and sesame seeds -- make this just the blend for a delicate Asian-inspired salad with thinly sliced cucumber and finely grated carrot.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try these in roast beef sandwiches or as a relish for poultry or grilled meats.
Author: Martha Stewart
To create these tortilla cups, simply bake corn tortillas on small ovenproof bowls. Fill them with our Turkey Chili or the chili of your choice.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sweet potatoes give the classic French sliced-and-layered potato dish pommes Anna a fall twist. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Vegetables" (Clarkson Potter).
Author: Martha Stewart
Our yogurt-and-sour-cream dip is a tangy complement to our Curried Chicken Turnovers.
Author: Martha Stewart
This vibrant yet simple side dish celebrates early-spring produce like tender asparagus spears and fresh fava beans. A bright and lemony dressing compliments the grassy flavors of the vegetables, while...
Author: Martha Stewart
This spinach dish is rich in heart-protective folate; the nuts help lower "bad" cholesterol.
Author: Martha Stewart
This zesty rub is ideal for leaner foods such as turkey or chicken breasts and flaky white fish (such as halibut, cod, or snapper).
Author: Martha Stewart
These comforting confections flavored with tart Granny Smith apples and cinnamon are a traditional Hanukkah treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Meyer lemons add a bit of floral sweetness you don't always find in marmalades, balancing out the bitterness. The preserves make a sensational glaze for roast chicken.
Author: Martha Stewart
A rich Middle Eastern-inspired spice mixture lends layers of flavor to these potatoes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try this spicy but slightly sweet sauce over meat, fish, or eggs.
Author: Martha Stewart
A few tricks will make your rib sauce extra hearty: Start with a base of sauteed onion and garlic, add beef broth for depth, and give it a 30-minute simmer to bring the flavors together.
Author: Martha Stewart
Italian dressing is adaptable; try it with sweet lettuces, such as Bibb, and bitter chicories, such as radicchio. Key ingredients include olive oil, vinegar, and herbs.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cranberry sauce is a regular on Thanksgiving tables. This recipe offers a savory twist on the traditional turkey topper.
Author: Martha Stewart
Wedges of large green tomatoes and whole small tomatoes both make delicious pickles. Kept in sealed canning jars, their flavor will continue to develop over several months.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this sweet, nutty dessert spread over fresh fruit or country-style bread.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can either extract your own pomegranate juice with a juicer or buy pomegranate juice at your local grocery store.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pickling was popular during World War II and was considered patriotic for its frugality. Whole pickling spices, bay leaves, white wine, and sugar give these red and golden beets a bright, sweet, relish-like...
Author: Martha Stewart
Spread this sweet chutney on chicken or turkey sandwiches, or use it as an accompaniment to lamb, pork, or chicken.
Author: Martha Stewart