Pantry staples, chicken, and fast-cooking pasta add up to an impressive 25-minute meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
An Italian favorite that can be found at many trattoria's, saltimbocca is pretty easy to make at home, too. We opted for chicken breasts over the more traditional veal, but still kept them wrapped up in...
Author: Shira Bocar
Fast and tasty on Tuesday or any night, these tacos are a perfect vehicle for ground chicken. The meat is amped up with spices and chipotle in adobe so it's flavorful and juicy, and topping the tacos with...
Author: Martha Stewart
Whether you're cooking for date night or game night, a recipe that is easy to prepare but leaves an impression is the way to go. This dish-which in Italy is known as spaghetti all'ubriaco or "drunken"...
Author: Riley Wofford
Upgrade chicken salad with dried apricots for a little sweetness and toasted almonds for crunch in our easy recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
Letting garlic-stuffed beef pot roast simmer a long time with rosemary gives it a lot of flavor in this Italian rendition.
Author: Martha Stewart
Packed with tender bites of pork tenderloin and a veritable rainbow of nutritious add-ins like green beans, bell pepper, and pineapple, this pork stir-fry is full of bright flavors. Brought together with...
Author: Greg Lofts
You can make your own delicious dressing with low-fat buttermilk or lighten the richer salad-bar version by adding a dash of lemon juice or vinegar.
Author: Martha Stewart
This updated, slimmed-down version of classic pork chops will chase away the winter chill every time.
Author: Martha Stewart
Shape these tiny meatballs, then freeze for up to 3 months. There's no need to thaw before using; they will cook quickly right out of the freezer.
Author: Martha Stewart
To hold each portion together, Martha pokes mini baseball pennants into each piece.
Author: Martha Stewart
If you've ever craved pizza and a cheesesteak at the same time -- and who hasn't? -- you're in luck; this pizza incorporates the flavors of both for a hearty dinner the whole family will love.
Author: Martha Stewart
Take taco night to the next level with this weeknight spin on cheesy, crunchy flautas. After stuffing them with a smoky, spicy ground chicken-chipotle mixture, we skipped the traditional pan-frying route...
Author: Lauryn Tyrell
This feast of earthy flavors will make guests feel welcome. Serve it with grainy mustard, crusty bread, and bottles of dark beer.
Author: Martha Stewart
These burgers take their inspiration from barbecued pulled pork, so it's no surprised that the patties themselves are made with chopped red onion and barbecue sauce.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this steak with White-Cheddar Grits and Collard Greens with Lemon for a meal for four in about an hour.
Author: Martha Stewart
Many Italian-American families have their own riff on this homey chicken-and-sausage dish: Some add sweet peppers, others white wine. Flour dusted on the chicken thighs helps them brown; it forms a nice...
Author: Greg Lofts
Skip the mayo and opt for this vinegary German-style potato salad studded with bacon that's delicious warm or cold.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve the steaks with an assortment of red and green lettuces dressed with a simple vinaigrette.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve with cooked whole grains, such as couscous, bulgur, or barley.
Author: Martha Stewart
Some of the most satisfying chili around is the most basic: a beef and tomato base with a little heat from chiles to create excitement. This recipe calls for a combination of fresh and dried chiles to...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe from Priscilla Lukens of Devon, Pennsylvania is not your average chicken salad-it combines sweet mango chutney with creamy sour cream and mayonnaise, plus the bite of honey mustard.
Author: Martha Stewart
Start simmering this robust fall stew in the morning, and its irresistible flavors will greet you at dinner time. Some slow cookers have a stovetop-safe insert, so you can do all the cooking in one pot....
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasting the fish gives the quartered potatoes a chance to cook at the same time.
Author: Martha Stewart
When you make this juicy chicken recipe, use the leg quarters for dinner tonight and save the breast portions to make Chicken Salad with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing tomorrow.
Author: Martha Stewart
This tasty marinade-hot but not punishing-is so easy and so flavorful that it will quickly make its way into your regular rotation. Shrimp is marinated with garlic, fresh lime juice, and jalapeño chile...
Author: Martha Stewart
Savory bacon pairs well with the sweet, grassy taste of sauteed asparagus.
Author: Martha Stewart
Simple last-minute touches like toasted nuts will liven up your side dishes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve these deeply flavorful stuffed artichokes in individual portions or deconstructed in a casserole, from "Mad Hungry" by Lucinda Scala Quinn, for a delicious appetizer or side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
This one-skillet meal is hearty and satisfying on a cold winter night.
Author: Martha Stewart
The extra starch in Arborio rice gives risotto its creamy texture; here Parmesan cheese makes it even creamier.
Author: Martha Stewart
Browning Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and onions before stewing them with tomato paste and chicken broth gives the resulting ragu tons of flavor. Serve this quick, easy dinner over creamy polenta...
Author: Martha Stewart
A thinly pounded breast works as well for sauteing as it does for grilling. It cooks quickly but stays moist. Dredging the chicken in flour before cooking gives it a golden exterior and leaves bits in...
Author: Martha Stewart
Spice-rubbed chicken breasts are grilled gently until they turn mahogany.
Author: Martha Stewart
Crab sandwiches are delicate, so we prefer thin brioche toast with just crab, soft lettuce, a bit of creme fraiche, and some avocado.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
The creaminess of risotto makes it an instant comfort food, but the addition of sautéed summer squash and gently cooked, pencil-thin asparagus, and chicken drive up the nutritional value too.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasting chicken thighs with tomatoes and olives couldn't be simpler. The resulting tender meat and crisp skin are set off by mint for freshness and briny feta. Serve with crusty bread.
Author: Martha Stewart
A streamlined take on a family-favorite that makes it even more suited for busy weeknights: a 15-minute marinade in yogurt tenderizes the chicken cutlets, while also acting as a 'glue' for crunchy panko...
Author: Shira Bocar
This stunning main course is just the thing to serve for a special occasion or holiday dinner. Turkey breast is pounded thin and rolled up with a stuffing made from rye bread, cranberries, chopped pistachios,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This hearty French-style stew is a classic combination of wine, garlic, and onion. Serve Beef Bourguignon with boiled or roasted new potatoes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Coins of peeled broccoli stalks add a faint sweetness and crunch to savory pork stir-fry. Round out the meal with fiber-rich brown rice.
Author: Martha Stewart
Keep a few staples in your pantry to make dinner on nights when you're not going to get to the grocery store.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Author: Martha Stewart
This cornbread stuffing is a classic stuffing with liver meat, onions, celery, and sage. It's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
Saltine cracker crumbs replace the usual breadcrumbs in this family-friendly meatloaf with a sweet glaze.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh lasagna sheets are worth it for this specialty lasagna, which includes enrobing the layers of meatballs and sausage in a parcel of pasta sheets before the final step of baking.
Author: Martha Stewart
Served over pasta or polenta, or in sandwich rolls, this simple meat dish becomes a star.
Author: Martha Stewart
A spiced whole chicken is roasted and reveals that it has a dark side. Purple potatoes, which crinkle as they cook, and red baby beets complete the look of the dish and add earthy flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart