John Barricelli prepared this recipe on "The Martha Stewart Show" using local kale from Whole Foods. Try it with spice-rubbed pork loin and acorn squash.
In this easily prepared recipe, luxurious roasted chestnuts are paired with brussels sprouts that have been sauteed in butter until just tender and caramelized. A cider vinegar reduction dresses the two...
Morels, edible wild mushrooms that are prized for their smoky, nutty flavor, will need thorough washing, since they are riddled with nooks and crannies. The wild variety is usually available from April...
Sharon Lebewohl, author of "The 2nd Ave Deli Cookbook," shares her family's recipe for potato latkes. Served with cranberry-apple sauce and sour cream, these crispy, golden-brown pancakes taste best when...
When buying corn, look for ears with bright green, snugly fitting husks and golden brown silk; the kernels should reach the ear's tip in tightly spaced rows and should appear plump and milky. Also try:...
Aromatic and slightly pungent, basil makes a good companion to a grilled zucchini and squash side dish. Its delicate leaves are best used raw or added at the end of the cooking process.
This recipe for baked figs is courtesy of David Tanis and should be used in his Double Duck Breasts recipe, which can be found in his cookbook, "A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes."
To stuff your turkey, you'll need 4 cups unbaked stuffing for a 12-pound bird. Stuff it right before roasting and bake remaining stuffing in a 2-quart baking dish.
Acorn squash rings get the sweet treatment in this buttery recipe from "Fast, Fresh & Green," by Susie Middleton.Also try:Roasted Turnips and Pears with Rosemary-Honey Drizzle, Roasted Brussels Sprouts...
Serve these flavorful roasted vegetables from chef April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig and The John Dory Oyster Bar with her Slow-Roasted Balsamic-Glazed Duck for a sophisticated holiday feast.
A sprinkle of thyme and drizzle of honey make this simple side dish from chef Emeril Lagasse's "Emeril 20-40-60" cookbook a standout at the Thanksgiving table.
This recipe for mashed potatoes is a great side to Jonathan Waxman's Perfect Roast Chicken. It can be found in Jonathan's cookbook, "A Great American Cook."
An enriched egg bread with dough similar to that of brioche, challah is ideal for stuffing. In Cornbread and Pumpkin Challah Stuffing with Dried Fruit, the pumpkin challah adds a warm, spicy aroma to this...
Cornbread, toasted pecans, and sauteed wild mushrooms give this stuffing its character. Even after baking inside the turkey, the cornbread and pecans retain their crunch, while the mushrooms add a chewy...
Smoked mushrooms are the heart of this rich, custardlike stuffing dish, adapted from chef Emeril Lagasse's "From Emeril's Kitchen" cookbook. For a complete holiday meal, serve with his Turkey Breast with...
To intensify the simple seasonings, Martha's friend Madhur Jaffrey first fries the fennel and cumin seeds in oil -- a method known as "tarka," which coaxes more flavor out of the spices by heating them....
Martha first tasted this delicious sweet-potato spoon bread at The Elms, a restaurant and tavern owned by Brendan and Cris Walsh in Ridgefield, Connecticut.This recipe, part of Martha's Ultimate Thanksgiving...
A dollop of cottage cheese or ricotta cheese adds protein to this dish of deliciousness.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).