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Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle

Foods with a high sugar content, such as peanut brittle, tend to draw moisture from the air, so try to make this candy when the weather is sunny and dry rather than humid or rainy.

Author: Martha Stewart

Whole Wheat Date Nut Bread

This date-sweetened whole-wheat quickbread makes a much-appreciated holiday or hostess gift because it holds up well for several days and is a wholesome breakfast treat. The spread of tangy Neufchatel...

Author: Martha Stewart

Cornbread Dressing

Stuffing is commonly known as dressing in the South, where it is frequently made with buttermilk cornbread, another regional specialty.

Author: Martha Stewart

Peanut Butter Cookies

Make these quick and easy peanut butter cookies for a nutty dessert everyone will love.

Author: Martha Stewart

Baked Oysters

Ensure that you don'tlose a drop of juice by nestling your shellfish in salt. Fill a shallow ovenproof servingdish with coarse salt or sea salt, and place oysters in it as you shuck them. This willprevent...

Author: Martha Stewart

Rhubarb Pie

Because it is so often used in pies, rhubarb is sometimes called "pie plant." For best results, make this pie the day before you plan to serve it.

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

Quick Basic Pizza Dough

This homemade pizza crust comes together quickly-give the dough time to rise and a couple of kneads, and it's done! Use it as a base for your favorite pie and have an at-home pizza night.

Author: Martha Stewart

Buttermilk Cornbread

Serve this Southern-style buttermilk cornbread with Red Beans with Andouille Sausage.

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

Potato, Zucchini, and Tomato Gratin

Drizzle fruity extra-virgin olive oil over thin slices of potato, zucchini, and tomato for a low-fat summery potato gratin. A sprinkling of cheese provides nutty flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Classic Brined and Roasted Turkey

Brined to retain moisture, then basted with butter and wine while roasting, this turkey, the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal, is golden and juicy. The bird is brined for 24 hours, so leave plenty...

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This recipe is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse.

Author: Martha Stewart

Whipped Frosting

Just try not to lick the spoon when you make this basic whipped frosting that pairs perfectly with our Versatile Vanilla Cake, Chocolate Cake, and Lemon Cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Martha's Favorite Tuna Salad Sandwich

This recipe for Martha's Favorite Tuna Salad Sandwich makes a healthy meal for lunch or dinner.

Author: Martha Stewart

Tres Leches Cake

We added whipped cream and fruit to a classic tres leches cake recipe to make it undeniably delicious. You can use any fruit in season, alone or in combination. This luscious dessert is named "tres leches"-"three...

Author: Martha Stewart

Old Fashioned Beef Stew

A classic, the slow braise renders beef stew meat mouth-wateringly tender.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pea Salad

Peas straight from the freezer retain their crisp exterior and soft, creamy interior in this simple-to-make salad. For a subtler onion flavor, soak onion slices in cool water, then thoroughly drain before...

Author: Martha Stewart

Rugelach

Whether you prepare a batch for yourself or for holiday festivities, fresh baked regulach makes the perfect addition to any dessert table.

Author: Martha Stewart

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

This wonderful recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies-New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's favorite-is courtesy of the Gracie Mansion. Enjoy these with a glass of milk for the ultimate late night snack.

Author: Martha Stewart

Classic Bread Pudding

Classic bread pudding is just how you remember it: perfumed with vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg, and dotted with raisins.

Author: Martha Stewart

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Author: Martha Stewart

Cream Cheese Pound Cakes

For best results, bake these cakes at least a day before serving. Store, wrapped in plastic, for up to three days at room temperature, or freeze for up to three months.

Author: Martha Stewart

Bananas in Brown Sugar and Rum

Be very careful to stand away from the stove when you add the rum -- the flames will be brief but dramatic.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Lemon

This is a quick, healthy and tasty side dish for chicken and steak dishes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Fluffy Vanilla Frosting

Memories of childhood birthday cakes will be evoked by this sweet and Fluffy Vanilla Frosting, made quickly with just three ingredients and a handheld mixer (a standing mixer will take even less time)....

Author: Martha Stewart

Braised Pork Chops

This recipe for Braised Pork Chops is from "Southern Country Cooking from the Loveless Cafe," by Jane and Michael Stern. Try serving this with hush puppies and sour slaw.

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

This nostalgic dish evokes the Old School casseroles your grandmother used to make-but in easy mode to make it quick, delicious, and great for a weeknight. Rotisserie chicken and precooked rice (or leftover...

Author: Martha Stewart

Easy Chile Verde

If you order a bowl of authentic Mexican chile verde in the Southwest, you'll find hunks of juicy, tender pork shoulder that have been braised for hours in a tart tomatillo-chile sauce. While the original...

Author: Martha Stewart

Broccoli Slaw

Don't even think about throwing out your broccoli stems. Use a mandoline to slice vegetables into planks, then stack and slice crosswise with a knife for a julienned cut.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chicken Caesar Salad

With a little advance preparation, the components for this tasty Chicken Caesar Salad can be stored in the fridge and then assembled and served within minutes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Date Bars

The underrated dried fruit takes center stage in these chewy, irresistible bars. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 710.

Author: Martha Stewart

Glazed Lemon Cookies

For the true lemon lover, these crisp cookies are the perfect treat.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sweet Corn Relish

Corn relish, a southern condiment and dip, has more sweetness and more bite than coleslaw. Spoon it onto a burger or scoop it up with blue corn chips.

Author: Greg Lofts

Apple Pie

Baking a pie from scratch takes a little patience, but watching your friends and family enjoy the results makes it all worthwhile.

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

Easy Chocolate Truffles

For these five-ingredient truffles, it takes only a few minutes to whip up a batch of rich ganache from heavy cream and semisweet chocolate. After pouring the mixture into a pan and chilling, you can choose...

Author: Martha Stewart

Sauteed Swiss Chard

We include the stalks for a nice contrast in texture and color. Trim the tough ends, then cut stalks into pieces.

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

The bright tang of lemon zest and juice mingled with sweet blueberries makes these muffins worth waking up for.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops

Sheet-pan dinners are all the rage, and come clean up time you'll see why. Want to know our secret for getting these spicy glazed pork chops to cook perfectly at the same time as their vegetable sides?...

Author: Martha Stewart

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Enjoy this simple roast turkey recipe for Thanksgiving or an extra-special dinner during the week. Make sure you use a bone-in turkey breast for this recipe-it's the key to moist, juicy meat.

Author: Martha Stewart

Fresh Tomato Salsa

In the height of tomato season, making a fresh salsa to go with those tortilla chips is a must.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pumpernickel Bread

Unsweetened chocolate, molasses, and ground caraway seeds give this bread its unmistakable depth of flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chicken Paprikash

This classic Hungarian dish will fill you up and keep you warm on a chilly fall night. A healthy dose of paprika gives this dish its deep brick-red color. If you enjoy spicy food, try replacing half of...

Author: Martha Stewart

Sponge Cake

"After baking countless cakes over the past 11 years for our pages, I've come back around to appreciating the versatility of a sponge cake," says Jennifer Aaronson, editorial director of food and entertaining....

Author: Martha Stewart

Soy Glazed Salmon

This tasty, simple salmon recipe is from Anne Ford, of Palo Alto, California.

Author: Martha Stewart

Banana Cream Pie

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Author: Martha Stewart

Traditional Stollen

Stollen's richness is similar to that of brioche, but dried fruit makes it sweeter and gives it a more interesting texture. Serve this rich holiday treat in thin slices as breakfast bread or with afternoon...

Author: Martha Stewart

Canning Tomatoes

Author: Martha Stewart

Pear Galette

This pear galette is a tasty treat that will have everyone standing in line for seconds, so make sure you make double.

Author: Martha Stewart