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Macaroni and Cheese

When it comes to comfort food, nothing tops mac 'n' cheese, especially Martha's easy-to-make version.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Capture the pure taste of summer with this pasta. The secret: using raw, fresh tomatoes that have never seen the inside of a refrigerator for the tomato sauce. Recipe copyright 2012 by Eugenia Bone.

Author: Martha Stewart

Oven Baked Creamy Polenta

This warm and creamy side dish is perfect with our Braised Chicken with Mushrooms.

Author: Martha Stewart

Perfect White Rice

Make perfect white rice every time with this recipe from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School."

Author: Martha Stewart

Mediterranean Pasta with Artichokes, Olives, and Tomatoes

Vibrant, bold flavors await in this healthier pasta dish inspired by the unmistakable tastes of the Mediterranean.

Author: Martha Stewart

Linguine with Lemon Cream Sauce

This quickly made pasta dish relies on the tang of lemons with the richness of cream sauce for its flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

One Pan Pasta

It's one of our most popular recipes and for good reason. This is our original one-pot pasta recipe, inspired by a dish one of our food editors ate in Puglia, Italy. All the ingredients cook together in...

Author: Martha Stewart

Oven Baked Risotto

Unlike stove-top risottos, this oven-baked version requires hardly any stirring. Grate some additional Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top of the individual portions.

Author: Martha Stewart

Master Recipe: Brown Rice

Unlike white rice, brown rice retains the nutritious bran and germ covering of the rice grain. This gives it a chewy texture, a nutty aroma, and plenty of essential nutrients. Follow our tried-and-true...

Author: Martha Stewart

Asparagus and Lemon Risotto

Risotto is a great base for all kinds of vegetables. It's done when it has a loose consistency and ripples when spooned into a bowl.

Author: Martha Stewart

World's Best Mac and Cheese

It's a bold claim, but this mac and cheese from Kurt Beecher Dammeier's "Pure Flavor" cookbook is that good. Three types of cheese-cheddar, Gruyere, and Jack-add plenty of richness, while a touch of chipotle-chile...

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Zucchini and Tomato Pasta

Roasting the zucchini and tomatoes rather than sauteing them intensifies their flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pasta with Goat Cheese and Roasted Asparagus

This corkscrew pasta turns sophisticated with a creamy no-cook sauce. It's a dream to make: Just whisk together goat cheese, pasta water, and butter, and toss with cavatappi and roasted asparagus.

Author: Martha Stewart

Vegetable Lasagna

Spinach is the star of this vegetable lasagna recipe. The veggie-based recipe makes one large lasagna (9 by 13 inches) or two smaller ones (8 by 8). For the perfect make-ahead meal, prepare two vegetable...

Author: Martha Stewart

John Legend's Macaroni and Cheese

When musician John Legend visited Martha Stewart, he shared this recipe for his favorite Southern comfort food. Learn how to make the singer's delicious, creamy macaroni and cheese at home.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pasta Carbonara

If you can boil water, then making pasta carbonara is just a hop, skip, and a jump away. A quick dinner made from six everyday kitchen staples, carbonara is a comfort food standby in Italian kitchens for...

Author: Riley Wofford

Cheesy Asparagus Pasta

What better way to enjoy spring's bounty than with a dish packed with asparagus? This gourmet take on mac and cheese will have the whole family excited about in-season fare.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto

This recipe for mushroom and asparagus risotto is courtesy of Martha's personal chef, Pierre Schaedelin.

Author: Martha Stewart

Saffron Rice

A pinch of brilliant burnt-orange saffron, the stigmas of small purple crocuses, gives a dish a slightly bitter and floral flavor. Saffron is traditionally used to perfume bouillabaisse, but it can add...

Author: Martha Stewart

Tortellini with Mushroom Sauce

It's easy to turn these little twists of frozen-cheese-filled pasta into a meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Baked Ravioli

Baking pasta with cheese on top creates a chewy and crispy topping kids will love. You can assemble the dish ahead and refrigerate it, then bake it right before dinner.

Author: Martha Stewart

Classic Stove Top Method for Perfect White Rice

A touch of butter and salt make all the difference in this foolproof rice recipe. This family-friendly side dish can be ready in a quick 16 minutes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Wild Rice with Balsamic Mushrooms

Earthy fresh mushrooms combine with the tang of balsamic vinegar and the crunch of wild rice in this simple, hearty dish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Wild rice marries with pecans and dried cranberries in an updated pilaf.

Author: Martha Stewart

Wild Rice with Dried Fruit and Nuts

This wild rice side dish goes well with roasted chicken, turkey, or braised pork shoulder.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pasta with Chickpea Tomato Sauce

Garlic and red-pepper flakes give this protein- and fiber-rich pasta dish a kick.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

Making marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes is a game-changer. Our secret to infusing it with big flavor? Simmering with sprigs of basil, then finishing with Parmesan and pasta water.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Barley Pilaf

Pan-roasting the barley gives it a rich, nutty flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Mushrooms and Rice

These work as well on the Thanksgiving table as they do on a meatless Monday.

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Pasta with Peas

Peppery arugula and toasted pine nuts add grown-up flavors to a kid-friendly pasta dish. The bowties (farfalle) are always popular with kids, but you could use other short pasta shapes in this recipe,...

Author: Martha Stewart

Easy Tabbouleh

This nourishing Middle Eastern salad comes together in a flash. Mix cooked bulgur with chopped tomatoes, parsley, mint, scallions, lemon juice, and olive oil, and serve at room temperature with pita wedges...

Author: Martha Stewart

Barley Pilaf

This rice alternative is good with roasted chicken or fish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cold Sesame Noodles

This dish is full of ingredients that you can store in your pantry, such as noodles, soy sauce, and tahini (sesame paste). After you toss the cool noodles in the creamy sauce, drizzle them with Chinese...

Author: Martha Stewart

Cinnamon Basmati Rice with Golden Raisins

Basmati rice has a sweet, nutty flavor; in Hindi, the word basmati means "queen of fragrance."

Author: Martha Stewart

Tomato and Olive Penne

The cherry tomatoes cook just long enough to bring out their juice, which blends with the garlic-flavored olive oil to make one of the best-tasting pasta sauces.

Author: Martha Stewart

Corn Fritters

These delicious corn fritters are crunchy, crispy, and oh so satisfying. They make for a tasty appetizer or side dish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spoon Bread

Author: Martha Stewart

Penne with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

Canned pumpkin puree isn't only good for pie; here, it becomes a creamy sauce for penne, topped with deliciously crunchy fried rosemary.

Author: Martha Stewart

One Pot Pasta with Broccoli and Lemon

Less is more in this quick and easy weeknight dinner. It calls for just five main ingredients (penne, broccoli, garlic, lemon, and Parmesan) and requires minimal cleanup.

Author: Martha Stewart

One Pot Penne with Zucchini and Parmesan

This simple summer pasta dish is the perfect way to dispatch that bumper crop of zucchini.

Author: Martha Stewart

Baked Bow Tie Pasta with Mozzarella

This family-friendly pasta dish made with bow-tie pasta, chicken sausage, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan is absolutely batty. It comes together it under one hour, so you can get dinner on the table in...

Author: Martha Stewart

Kasha Varnishkes

This classic Jewish noodle recipe is a healthy and delicious dish perfect for holiday celebrations.

Author: Martha Stewart

How to Cook Bulgur

While we love bulgur in a traditional tabbouleh, this high-fiber, quick-cooking grain can do so much more. Try it in our California-Style Veggie Burgers or serve it as a tasty, healthy side dish with dinner...

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Risotto

Don't fear the risotto; this creamy restaurant favorite is easy enough, if you follow our simple steps.

Author: Martha Stewart

Wild Rice with Mushrooms and Parsley

If you can't find wild rice, a wild-rice blend also works well -- just omit any seasoning packet in favor of the mushroom-parsley blend.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spanish Rice

One cook's "Spanish" rice is another's "Mexican." Whatever the name, the result is more or less the same: an orange pilaf-style rice flavored with onion and garlic and flecked with carrot. Tomato paste...

Author: Martha Stewart

Three Cheese Macaroni

This homemade version of the noodle favorite will make you forget about the boxed orange variety. A sauce made with three kinds of cheeses and a crunchy breadcrumb topping really separate this mac and...

Author: Martha Stewart

Wild Rice Stuffing

This wild rice stuffing recipe is an unexpected addition to your Thanksgiving meal. It's delicious alongside a roast turkey.

Author: Martha Stewart

How to Cook Barley

When buying barley, look for hulled or hull-less varieties over pearl. The former take longer to cook, but they pack more fiber because their outer layers are intact.

Author: Martha Stewart

Easy Arborio Rice

This firm, short-grain rice gets its name from the Italian town of Arborio and goes well with Chicken Livornese.

Author: Martha Stewart