This dense, single-layer cake is especially easy because it's supposed to look imperfect and requires no frosting. A dozen eggs, nearly a pound of butter, and 12 ounces of bittersweet chocolate make it...
Author: Martha Stewart
Celebrate Passover with a chiffon cake so tender and airy, you'll be tempted to make it year-round (even if you don't observe the Jewish holiday). To keep it kosher, whipped egg whites act as the only...
Author: Martha Stewart
Crisp cucumber and fresh mint and basil add a welcome savory note to this verdant fruit salad.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
The combination of fresh seafood with fennel, capers, and tomatoes is typical of Sicilian dishes.
Author: Martha Stewart
This vibrant yet simple side dish celebrates early-spring produce like tender asparagus spears and fresh fava beans. A bright and lemony dressing compliments the grassy flavors of the vegetables, while...
Author: Martha Stewart
Cooking chicken breasts slowly in simmering water ensures they'll be tender, not rubbery. Onion and salt in the water add flavor without fat. If you have them on hand, you can also toss in a bay leaf,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This Chickpea and Cucumber Salad with Fresh Mint is a refreshing minty salad for any time of year.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve with South Gate chef Kerry Heffernan's Corned Salmon with Wilted Savoy Cabbage.
Author: Martha Stewart
Strawberries with Creme Fraiche and Sugar come together for the perfect warm-weather dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
The spiciness of stir-fried shrimp is balanced bythe mild flavors of coconut noodles and baby bok choy.
Author: Martha Stewart
In this tortilla soup, chicken and broth are simmered with cilantro for Southwestern flair. The hot soup is topped with strips of toasted tortillas, sour cream, and guacamole.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Everyone's favorite way to eat lobster: boiled in the same pot as fresh corn and new potatoes -- melted butter is optional.
Author: Martha Stewart
This pasta with tomato sauce gets more oomph from pancetta and cannellini beans.
Author: Martha Stewart
This savory pork dish has always been one of Mrs. Kostyra's favorites to prepare and -- since her childhood in Nutley, New Jersey -- one of Martha's favorites to eat. Surprisingly easy to make, the recipe...
Author: Martha Stewart
This beef ragu begins with a rump roast, browned to deepen its flavor. The meat is then braised in a thick liquid of wine and crushed tomatoes, made aromatic with garlic and punched up with a little hot...
Author: Martha Stewart
En papillote is a French term meaning "in paper." It's a cooking method in which food is placed inside a packet of parchment paper and cooked in its own juices.
Author: Martha Stewart
Seasonal, fresh ingredients make summer the best time to enjoy this invigorating cocktail.
Author: Martha Stewart
This salad is great for a picnic, or it can be served as a side for lunch or dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
This Tuscan soup is a good way to use a bumper crop of tomatoes and basil, as well as any leftover bread. The bread soaks up the flavorful liquid as it cooks, becoming soft and lending body.
Author: Martha Stewart
A spooky spin on the classic black-and-white cookie, these treats will weave a tangled web of fun on the Halloween dessert table. A novice-friendly decorating technique makes these Halloween cookies easy...
Author: Riley Wofford
Glogg is a traditional Scandinavian spiced wine drink, and this recipe comes from Lotta Jansdotter'sHandmade Living is perfect for holiday parties or cold-weather gatherings of any kind, like New Year's...
Author: Martha Stewart
This Southern cooking classic is rich, creamy, savory, and as spicy as you like.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Goat's milk adds a subtle tang, but cow's milk will work, too. Cooking the bread in a skillet gives it a nice golden crust.
Author: Martha Stewart
These chewy, sweet bars are a great alternative to fruitcake -- but they don't contain any alcohol, making them a kid-friendly holiday treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Lemon, parsley, and capers are a traditional combination for fish. Here, an herb and citrus sauce adds zest to skillet-steamed fish fillets. Using lemon segments in addition to lemon juice gives the relish...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
These homemade bars taste just like the beloved classic confection.
Author: Martha Stewart
This dish is great served at room temperature, which means more space in the oven for turkey and other sides come Thanksgiving.
Author: Martha Stewart
This heavenly angel food cake is studded with mini chocolate chips and perfumed with fragrant espresso powder. The dessert feels indulgent, but fear not-this homemade version has much less fat than the...
Author: Martha Stewart
Everyone will scream for this twist on soft-serve dunked in a chocolate shell. Chill the frosted cakes while you make a semisweet-chocolate glaze; after it cools to room temperature, carefully dunk them....
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasting vegetables with aromatics, salt, pepper, and olive oil is easy, mostly hands-off, and always produces the best results.
Author: Martha Stewart
Think beets are high maintenance? Think again. Peeled and diced, they tenderize in 10 minutes. Poached eggs also work in this recipe -- simply spoon over the hash.
Author: Martha Stewart
Don't sweat the rising temperatures. Just drop one of these ice cubes infused with cucumber and basil into a tall glass of water, and watch the heat melt away.
Author: Martha Stewart
Spooned into cups or served in bowls, this recipe is simple and delicious. It can also be used as a base for chocolate cream pie.From the book "Mad Hungry" by Lucinda Scala Quinn. (Artisan Books)
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this flavorful chili infused with garlic and spices over rice seasoned with turmeric for a colorful and satisfying meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Enjoy the zesty flavor of a ginger mojito without the alcohol in this long, cool, sparkling drink.
Author: Riley Wofford
Note: This recipe is adapted from HomeBaking: Sweet and Savory Traditions From Around the World by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid. Copyright ©2003 by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid. Reprinted by permission...
Author: Martha Stewart
A little bit of steam ensures that you'll never have an under- or overcooked egg white again.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Author: Martha Stewart
Caramelized shallots and sauteed lettuce enhance the sweetness of fresh peas in this warm spring salad.
Author: Martha Stewart
This skillet breakfast hash with potatoes and chorizo is delicious cooked over the fire on your camping trip-the only ingredient that needs chilling is the eggs. It's equally good made on a lazy weekend...
Author: Greg Lofts
Pot-au-feu fills the kitchen with the unmistakable aroma of simmering root vegetables. Almost any combination of meat and vegetables can be used, but aim for lean, flavorful cuts of meat and vegetables...
Author: Martha Stewart
The velvety curd is also delicious spread on shortbread and scones.
Author: Martha Stewart
Swapping out the usual spuds for sweet potatoes gives this classic breakfast side dish a healthy boost. Jalapeno adds just the right amount of heat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Donald Barickman, who developed this crowd-pleasing recipe, cooks the salmon over a homemade barbecue pit, but you can use a large gas or charcoal grill. The longer the salmon cooks, the more pronounced...
Author: Martha Stewart
Carrots are the star of this cabbageless slaw, spooned into individual servings;cumin seeds, golden raisins, and cilantro are added to give it a bit of Moroccan flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart