Instead of going for takeout, go light with a standout ready in 30 minutes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Just two ingredients go into this cool, creamy, and healthy alternative to the fast-food favorite.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cumin and coriander infuse this chicken dish with North African flavors. The Moroccan recipe, which calls for braising the chicken thighs in white wine, makes a tasty dinner option.
Author: Martha Stewart
The texture of semifreddo (Italian for "half-cold") lies somewhere between ice cream and mousse. Slice this freezer treat for a neat presentation, or serve it in scoops.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cooking fish in parchment not only yields succulent results, but it also means minimal cleanup. Here, cod fillets are layered with fennel, chorizo, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and orange.
Author: Martha Stewart
A one-bowl chicken dinner, stir-fry style. If you can't find udon noodles, use linguine-just break the noodles in half before boiling them. Edamame are green soybeans.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This white gazpacho takes its tang from buttermilk and its velvety texture from cucumbers, bread, and almonds.
Author: Martha Stewart
A glaze of butter and brown sugar coats hearty wedges of sweet, colorful squash while they roast.
Author: Martha Stewart
To cut nice, neat slices of roast, cook and refrigerate it the day before serving. Slice the roast cold, and reheat the slices in the sauce.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this delicious buttermilk-herb vinaigrette to dress your salad -- the recipe has been adapted from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School."
Author: Martha Stewart
Pate brisee is the French version of classic pie or tart pastry. Pressing the dough into a disc rather than shaping it into a ball allows it to chill faster. This will also make the dough easier to roll...
Author: Martha Stewart
Get your daily dose of protein in this delicious lentil soup from chef Alain Allegretti of Allegretti restaurant.
Author: Martha Stewart
In this elegant buche de noel, sponge cake is brushed with espresso syrup, filled with caramel, and swathed in seven-minute frosting. For the finishing touch, the snowy white exterior is bruleed with a...
Author: Martha Stewart
Lemon juice gives orzo and roasted carrots a bright, fresh taste.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pecan halves hint at the rich flavor of these cookies. Butter brings out the nut's unique flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Many holiday recipes call for dried fruits that have been steeped in alcohol. Make a batch in advance to have on hand, adapting the fruits and liquors to your taste.
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple recipe for eggs benedict makes the perfect Sunday brunch meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bananas, peasant bread, and a little dark rum make this pudding heavenly.
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious New Orleans-syle remoulade sauce is courtesy of Emeril Lagasse and should be used in his Shrimp and Avocado Salad.
Author: Martha Stewart
An array of mustards -- ranging from spicy to sweet, smooth to grainy -- adds intrigue to these easy-to-make soft pretzels.Pretzel salt is available from Spice Barn.
Author: Martha Stewart
It takes a little doing to cook lima beans, but the results are so worth the effort. For this satisfying salad, they're soaked overnight, simmered with aromatics, and tossed with charred poblanos, red...
Author: Martha Stewart
This dish was inspired by Middle Eastern kibbe, which is made of ground lamb and bulgur. Crisp cucumber and red-onion slices contrast the creamy tahini (sesame-seed paste) dressing and soft patties.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try this easy plant-based main that will give a whole new meaning to burger night and is also just right for a casual Meatless Monday dinner. Egg, panko, and cooked white rice work together to bind chickpeas...
Author: Martha Stewart
In this Chinese soup recipe, an egg is stirred in at the end to form tiny ribbons. For more flavor, add a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil just before serving.Note: Be sure to drain the tofu thoroughly before...
Author: Martha Stewart
These meringue Valentine's Day kisses are dipped in bittersweet chocolate.
Author: Martha Stewart
Portobello caps make delicious gratin dishes; each is filled with sliced mushrooms and herbs and topped with crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Author: Martha Stewart
Baking mashed potatoes with creamy cheese sauce creates a side dish no one can refuse. Afterall, potato gratins are a favorite for a reason.
Author: Martha Stewart
So much better than store-bought, this marshmallow sauce is easier to make than it seems. Add a dollop of the sticky sweet stuff to your next ice cream sundae.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bistro flavors meet classic steak house in this simple, satisfying meal. The marinade for the flank steak is made with red-wine vinegar, rosemary, and garlic. Serve with smashed and seasoned cherry tomatoes...
Author: Martha Stewart
Leftover muesli can be stored up to three days in the refrigerator. Garnish it with sliced fruit just before serving. Recipe adapted from Canyon Ranch, multiple locations.
Author: Martha Stewart
You'll find pomegranate molasses (a syrup like reduction of nutrient-rich pomegranate juice) at Middle Eastern markets and specialty stores.
Author: Martha Stewart
A garlicky fava bean salad brings together the abundant protein and fiber in beans and a slew of antioxidants from corn, cucumber, garlic, and parsley.
Author: Martha Stewart
Heat plumps the tiny tomatoes, creating a luscious compote to top grilled foods or serve as a side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
This gorgeous jewel-toned salad can star on the holiday table or at an elevated lunch. Sturdy shiitake and oyster mushrooms are seared in a dry pan for a less oily finish and more robust flavor. They're...
Author: Greg Lofts
Inspired by the Danish pastry of Northern Europe, the tender loaf is full of cinnamon and melted bittersweet chocolate.
Author: Martha Stewart
This aptly named Cowboy Caviar side dish of black-eyed peas, peppers, and tomatoes pairs nicely with roasted chicken.
Author: Martha Stewart
It doesn't take much to turn a sweet potato into a rich, decadent dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
Lazy days call for this recipe's one-step preparation. But when feeling fancy, dive into steps 2 and 3, from Lucinda Scala Quinn's cookbook "Mad Hungry."
Author: Martha Stewart
For a frothy top layer, spoon orange sherbet over this cranberryvodka punch and sip from the glass -- no spoon necessary.
Author: Martha Stewart
A pinch of allspice adds warmth to this medley of carrots and parsnips.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for boiled shrimp is courtesy of Emeril Lagasse and should be used in his Shrimp and Avocado Salad with New Orleans-Style Remoulade Sauce and Baby Greens.
Author: Martha Stewart
Ahearty oat mixture is baked into these treats;they derive most of their moisture and sweetness from bananas and applesauce.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sharply flavored and nutritionally rich mustard greens are best served sauteed.
Author: Martha Stewart
Add some jewel-like pomegranate seeds before serving -- they give tang and color and make the dish look fancy in a flash.
Author: Martha Stewart
This sweet-and-sour chicken is served over our Buckwheat-Noodle Salad.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our classic white sheet cake is the tried-and-true foundation for a traditional birthday cake. The cake ingredients are enough to make one layer; you will need two to assemble the cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Nothing grounds you like sitting down to a bowl of home-cooked soup -- this one-pot meal is studded with vegetables and fortified with hearty cannellini beans.
Author: Martha Stewart