With a candy-bar-inspired top and a crumbly cookie base, each of these rich squares packs a double dose of that perfect pairing: chocolate and peanut butter.
Author: Martha Stewart
In this patriotic confection, three classic treats are combined into one delicious dessert. First, bake two thin cake layers in sheet pans, then spread softened vanilla ice cream onto one cake, swirling...
Author: Riley Wofford
Mashing berries with sugar releases their juices and intensifies their flavor, creating a rustic purée for desserts-like this simple pound cake layered with vanilla ice cream and raspberry filling.
Author: Martha Stewart
The hazelnuts add both flavor and crunch to this classic side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
For filling ideas, try adding ingredients like your favorite jam or your preferred type of nut butter -- creamy or crunchy.
Author: Martha Stewart
Because fish fillets, unlike dense cuts of meat, cook quickly, the braising liquid is infused with flavor first, as in this dish, which blends tomatoes, fennel, garlic, and lemon.
Author: Martha Stewart
The Southern counterpart to pumpkin, this sweet potato pie (pictured on the left) comes topped with a sugary cloud of meringue for extra crowd-pleasing appeal. Keep in mind, the baked pie needs plenty...
Author: Martha Stewart
This creamy dessert is a cross between key lime pie and traditional lemon bars.
Author: Martha Stewart
No seafood in this paella! Recipes for the iconic Spanish rice dish differ from region to region, and in Valencia, it's all about ingredients that come from the land. Our version calls for pimenton-spiced...
Author: Martha Stewart
Leeks marinated in a lemony vinaigrette are offered at room temperature
Author: Martha Stewart
Every celebration should end with a delicious dessert. For Passover, an unleavened Chocolate-Walnut Cake with Orange is sure to satisfy that need.
Author: Martha Stewart
Simmered cabbage leaves are rolled around a ground turkey filling spiced with ground cumin and cayenne pepper. Tomato sauce keeps the rolls moist while they cook.
Author: Martha Stewart
These are the easiest of all fine-chocolate confections. Once the spheres of chocolate ganache (best-quality chocolate melted with heavy cream and butter) are dusted with cocoa powder, they resemble a...
Author: Martha Stewart
The bold, tart taste of red currants is an intriguing addition to more familiar raspberries in this pie bursting with the flavors of summer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Often sold as street snacks in Holland, stroopwafels come from the same town famous for Gouda cheese. They're a decadent treat made from two waffle cookies sandwiched together with caramel.
Author: Martha Stewart
Tangy Dijon-mustard vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the mellow flavor of leeks.
Author: Martha Stewart
Blink and you'll miss this easy no-cook sauce recipe: Combine chopped tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and basil in a big bowl on the counter, and let them sit until they break down a bit. When the...
Author: Shira Bocar
This simple cracker-crumb squash dish comes from reader Joanne Dotson of Dallas.
Author: Martha Stewart
Leave a basket of these scones out for guests at any brunch or breakfast gathering.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Any firm, ripe plum will work well in this rustic, elongated, rectangular tart. If you prefer, you can make the same recipe in a nine-inch-round tart ring.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pickled onions add a puckery punch to a staple tomato and cucumber salad.
Author: Martha Stewart
Rosemary and shiitakes give this dish an earthy, vibrant flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Nearly a meal in itself, a bowl of white-cheddar corn chowder has surprising creaminess and heft, despite being low in fat. Ground coriander, cumin, and cayenne add a dash of spiciness.
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple weeknight supper gets a sunny lift from lemon and fresh oregano and a crunch from hazelnuts.
Author: Martha Stewart
Add this White Cosmopolitan to your happy hour menu for an instant hit.
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasting fresh plum tomatoes makes for a rich, thick soup -- it's our go-to dish as the season transitions from summer to fall.
Author: Martha Stewart
In this recipe, lemongrass leaves its unmistakable tangy lemony taste while red chiles, garlic, coriander, and lime do their part to give the marinade distinct flavor. It's a shrimp appetizer that's sure...
Author: Martha Stewart
Fill your cookie jar with these perfect holiday treats.
Author: Martha Stewart
Your favorite flavor of potato chip translates seamlessly in to a scene-stealing side dish that would pair well with steak, roasted chicken, and even fish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Basic meatballs become dinner party fare when stuffed with rich, creamy ricotta cheese in this recipe from Apizz chef John LaFemina.
Author: Martha Stewart
This classic French dough is a launching pad for a bevy of baked delights ranging from eclairs and gougeres to cream puffs.
Author: Martha Stewart
A silky cheesecake made with cream cheese and sour cream -- and featuring melted bitter-sweet chocolate, cocoa powder, plus a chocolate-wafer crust -- is a lesson in decadence.
Author: Martha Stewart
Scallops are rich and sweet and can be substituted for shrimp in most dishes. When buying, choose scallops that are similar in size and are pink or ivory (not white).
Author: Martha Stewart
A one-skillet dinner that borrows flavors from chile verde. The couscous gets tang and heat from the salsa, and earthy notes from canned green chiles.
Author: Sarah Carey
Easy-to-make and easy to use, use this super-versatile condiment on cheese plates or mix it with savory ingredients like chopped parsley, olive oil, and red-pepper flakes to make a relish for grilled steak...
Author: Sarah Carey
This cosmopolitan take on that other classic is dressed up with hearty pancetta, musky fresh oregano, and an innovative Marsala-spiked broth, adding elegance to any meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
We prefer cherry tomatoes to grape for sauteing; they break down better, creating a light yet luscious sauce.
Author: Martha Stewart
These easy-to-make baked beans from author Margaret Roach are an ideal meal choice for vegetarians looking to up their protein intake. If you prefer spicy foods, add some hot sauce. Meat-eaters, try substituting...
Author: Martha Stewart
Steak-and-cheese quesadillas, served with a side of black-bean salsa, make a quick, delicious dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
With its chewy exterior and warm, puddinglike center, chocolate soufflé might be considered the more refined cousin of molten cake. With or without creme anglaise, it's a showstopper. Soufflé has earned...
Author: Martha Stewart
To make this pie for 6 to 8 people, simply halve the recipe and make it in a 9-inch pie plate.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Try this recipe from chef Jim Lahey's "My Bread" cookbook for a fun fall treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
This colorful layer cake from "Whisk Kid" blogger Kaitlin Flannery is ideal for a child's birthday party, or any time you want to make a big impression.
Author: Martha Stewart
Chef Virginia Willis uses the classic Southern technique of reducing Coca-Cola and spices into a syrupy glaze for these flavorful chicken wings.
Author: Martha Stewart
At once luscious and airy, indulgent and light, this pretty pie is a delicious study in contrasts. The crisp, buttery shortbread crust is topped with an ethereal chiffon; a mousselike filling with citrus...
Author: Martha Stewart
Kids will love these personal-size hand pies. Precooking the ingredients for the filling makes for a thoroughly stress-free dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
Infusing chicken broth with garlic and ginger makes a fragrant, flavorful soup base. We won't say we've found the cure for the common cold, but a warm bowl of this aromatic soup sure hits the spot when...
Author: Martha Stewart