A bowlful of this rigatoni is welcome at lunch or dinner or, better yet, as a midnight snack.
Author: Martha Stewart
Watercress, which contains many disease-preventing phytochemicals, has small, perky leaves that are easy to work into sandwiches, salads, and pasta dishes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Israeli couscous is the base of this salad, but smaller, fine-grained Moroccan couscous works, too.
Author: Martha Stewart
This dish is a great way to finish off cold leftover rice, which holds its shape better than freshly cooked rice does.
Author: Martha Stewart
Lemon zest and juice and fresh parsley brighten the canned cannellini beans that top this simple shells and marinara dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
This quick-cooking bulgur dish goes well with meatloaf, chicken cutlets, or broiled salmon.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Tomato paste gives plain white rice a rusty hue in this classic Latin side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This vegan, gluten-free grain bowl is packed with flavors and textures, thanks to roasted veggies, a creamy tahini dressing, and cool, crisp toppings.
Author: Martha Stewart
Instead of eggplant, you can also use thinly sliced zucchini or shiitake mushrooms in the tasty Asian dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
This deconstructed lasagna is not only healthful but quick to make. The noodles aren't baked under heavy layers of cheese and sauce -- just dressed with ingredients right after being boiled.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is adapted from Sarah Copeland's forthcoming book, "Feast" (Chronicle Books).When you gradually add warm broth to barley, it turns tender and creamy -- the same texture that Arborio rice gives...
Author: Martha Stewart
This wonderful recipe for cooked basmati rice has been adapted from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School" and can be used in the recipe for Chicken Curry.
Author: Martha Stewart
Finely chopped cremini mushrooms boost the savory factor in this rich and saucy meat-free Bolognese. It coats and clings to noodles and is an excellent base for lasagna, so make sure to use up the extra...
Author: Shira Bocar
This recipe is adapted from Sarah Copeland's forthcoming book, "Feast" (Chronicle Books).The deep savoriness of tuscan kale, a backyard-garden staple in northern Italy, makes a superb foundation for soups,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for corn relish is chock full of bright flavors. Mustard seed, red pepper flakes, and black peppercorn give it a little kick.
Author: Martha Stewart
Whole-grain spaghetti gets striking color from a quick toss with pureed beets. Sun-dried tomatoes lend the sauce a caramelized sweetness.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our homemade rendition of a long-popular packaged side dish has less sodium and uses ingredients you're likely to have on hand.
Author: Martha Stewart
A medley of greens -- zucchini, snap peas, baby spinach, scallions -- combines with a simple mustard vinaigrette to create this appealing pasta salad.
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple-but-satisfying pasta recipe is adapted from Lidia's Favorite Recipes, by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and Tanya Bastianich Manuali, published by Alfred A. Knopf. Copyright 2012.
Author: Martha Stewart
Put a new spin on macaroni and cheese with pasta wagon wheels (rotelle). Spoon into little paper cups to serve a crowd.
Author: Martha Stewart
Have you been searching for the ultimate, ooey-gooey recipe for mac and cheese? Look no further than Thomas Joseph's smooth and satisfying four-cheese masterpiece.
Author: Martha Stewart
In this popular Thai dish, chewy noodles are paired with crunchy vegetables.
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasted sugar pumpkin is tossed with pasta and creamy cheese for a comforting main dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Remember to zest only the outer layer of the lemon skin: The white pith has an unpleasant bitter flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Orecchiette is perfectly suited for this contemporary take on traditional pasta salad, with its cupped shape cradling wilted radiccho, sauteed mushrooms, and fresh thyme and parsley.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is best cooked inside poultry, rather than baked separately as a side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Tender pillows of baked gnocchi mingle with two kinds of cheese in this recipe from "Lidia's Italy in America," by Lidia Bastianich. Also try her boiled variation, Gnocchi with Marinara Sauce.
Author: Martha Stewart
See Lucinda Scala Quinn make orecchiette in our step-by-step photo tutorial. Any extra orecchiette can be frozen up to six weeks: First, freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer them...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
The creamy northern-Italian rice dish risotto can be used to make a "torta", or cake -- good for a party, since it can be made ahead of time.
Author: Martha Stewart
In this recipe, the gentle taste of millet acquires the bolder flavors of lemon and saffron. We served this pilaf with grilled shrimp, but it would be just as good with any roasted or grilled fish.
Author: Martha Stewart
This garlicky fried rice dish is a great way to use up leftover rice.
Author: Martha Stewart
Give rice some extra zip with this Asian-inspired dish.This recipe is from the new "Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home" cookbook.Photo credit: Kate Sears
Author: Martha Stewart
We used fresh buttons and shiitake as well as dried porcini. Any combo of fresh mushrooms will work, but always include the porcini for its flavorful soaking liquid.
Author: Martha Stewart
This sticky rice is simple to make. Spooned into some Hot and Sour Broth, it creates a sturdy yet light meal in a bowl.
Author: Martha Stewart
Clusters of tagliatelle noodles are nestled into Arborio rice and mushrooms, making it easy to serve up individual portions.
Author: Martha Stewart
Spinach, toasted pine nuts, and a splash of lemon juice make a fresh, flavorful sauce for this classic corkscrew pasta.
Author: Martha Stewart
This vegetarian salad is satisfying enough for dinner, thanks to Israeli couscous and crumbled feta.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sauteed shallots and mushrooms are combined with tangy creme fraiche, piquant horseradish, and fresh dill to create a richly flavored sauce for pasta.
Author: Martha Stewart
Tomatoes -- even out-of-season ones -- take on an intense, almost sweet flavor when roasted, making this typically warm-weather side dish a year-round option.
Author: Martha Stewart
This dish is delicious even if your cauliflower "steaks" are sliced less than perfectly. If you are cooking smaller pieces, simply reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Made only in Greece, Graviera is a hard sheeps-milk cheese that becomes creamy when cooked. Its subtle sweetness and luxurious texture make this risotto stand out, but you can substitute Parmesan in a...
Author: Martha Stewart
A twist on pesto -- with parsley and walnuts -- gives fettuccine springtime color and freshness. It's sure to impress the fussiest guests.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pan-roasting Cornish hens provides a rich base for white-wine sauce. Kasha pilaf is a hearty accompaniment.
Author: Martha Stewart