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Pan Fried Soft Shell Crab with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Pickled Ramps, and Lemon Puree

Serve up a fresh, seasonal menu featuring soft-shell crabs and ramps, sure signs of spring, with this recipe from Momofuku chef David Chang.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chicken with Herbed Pea Puree and Spinach

This pan-roasted chicken thigh dinner is a winning combo of warm, crispy skin, cool baby spinach, and a creamy pea puree (the puree also makes a great dip for vegetables). Keep an extra batch in the fridge...

Author: Martha Stewart

Light Chicken and Squash Lasagna

Substitute Basic Bechamel Sauce for the pasta sauce to make a richer version of this recipe.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sesame Noodles

A Chinese buffet is a fun way to entertain. Serve these noodles, seasoned with toasted sesame oil, as part of your meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chicken Pan Gravy

While your chicken rests, add chicken stock and a touch of butter to the skimmed pan drippings to create this delicious pan gravy.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pork and Chive Pot Stickers

Toss the take-out menu and cook up this Chinese-American favorite on your skillet.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chicken Veracruzano

A bright, zesty topping of tomatoes, lime, cilantro, (surprise!) olives enlivens chicken breasts with a dash of Cinco de Mayo festivity.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spice Rubbed Turkey

Author: Martha Stewart

Stuffed Squash with Bulgur and Feta

This vegetarian dish can be prepared up to a day ahead; fill the squash halves with the cooked bulgur mixture, and then refrigerate, covered, until ready to bake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Skillet Steak with Pink Peppercorn Butter

One generous rib-eye makes the perfect steak dinner for two. Here, it's pan-seared in a cast-iron skillet and finished with a piquant pink peppercorn-and-Meyer lemon butter.

Author: Martha Stewart

Southwestern Cobb Salad

Our version of this classic salad is a variation on the original, concocted late one hungry night by Robert Cobb from leftovers in the kitchen of his famous Los Angeles restaurant, the Brown Derby. It...

Author: Martha Stewart

Pappardelle with Quick Fennel Ragu

Poaching the meat is the secret behind this tender Papparadelle with Quick Fennel Ragu. Grated Parmesan and red-pepper flakes add lively flavor-and color.

Author: Martha Stewart

Ratatouille with Sausage and Chickpeas

This vegetable stew can be eaten on its own or served with a few extras like sausage and chickpeas.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

A favorite side dish, caramelized brussels with bacon, becomes a hearty weeknight main.

Author: Martha Stewart

Easy Whole Wheat Pasta with Roasted Eggplant and Tomatoes

Pasta sauce doesn't always have to be cooked on the stove. Here, onion, tomatoes, and eggplant are roasted in the oven, which gives the dish a sweeter flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Donna's Chinese Simmered Star Anise Pork

Australian chef Donna Hay brings us this quick and easy entree.

Author: Martha Stewart

Shrimp Scampi Three Ways

If you've only ordered shrimp scampi in restaurants, prepare to be shell-shocked-it's actually quite easy to make at home. This recipe, which includes a quick stock to intensify the sauce, guarantees jumbo...

Author: Martha Stewart

Asparagus Puree

Use this simple puree to make Asparagus Risotto from chef Marco Canora's "Salt to Taste" cookbook. Photo credit: John Kernick

Author: Martha Stewart

Sausage and Kale Stuffed Shells

Who doesn't love a baked pasta casserole? Who doesn't love a make-ahead dinner? Here spicy pork sausage and hearty kale come together with creamy cheese for a crowd-pleasing freezer meal. For those who...

Author: Martha Stewart

Pork Tamales With Roasted Tomatillo Chile Salsa

This recipe makes several dozen tamales, but don't be surprised when they disappear quickly.

Author: Martha Stewart

Beef and Tomato Stroganoff

To make this simple autumn meal, all you need is a single pot, a hot stovetop, and someone to set the table.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pastitsio

This is the ultimate Greek comfort food, a hearty casserole of cinnamon-spiked ground lamb baked with penne and a Parmesan cheese sauce.

Author: Martha Stewart

Lobster Club Sandwich

Author: Martha Stewart

Braised Baby Bok Choy

Baby bok choy is more tender than the vegetable is at full size -- try it with using this simple preparation.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chicken with White Beans and Rosemary

This economical and hearty one-pot meal is perfect for chilly evenings.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chicken Stir Fry Wraps

This colorful stir-fry of chicken, bell peppers, and onions is easy to make. Serve it on top of a crisp lettuce leaf for a pretty presentation.

Author: Martha Stewart

Gumbo

In this classic stew perfect for a winter dinner, chicken and andouille sausage are simmered in celery, onions, and bell pepper, the mainstays of Creole and Cajun cooking.

Author: Martha Stewart

Hearty Turkey Chili

Ground turkey is a lower-fat alternative to beef chuck, and kidney beans-loaded with vitamin C and omega-3s-are an especially nutritious option. This one-pot dish has two other comfort-food essentials...

Author: Martha Stewart

Open Faced Seared Tuna Burger with Wasabi Mayonnaise

These tuna burgers are best eaten very rare, so buy your sushi-quality tuna from a reputable fishmonger. The fish should be glistening and jewel-toned, with no trace of cloudiness. Wasabi paste, or Japanese...

Author: Martha Stewart

Orecchiette with Bacon and Tomato Sauce

To give basic tomato sauce an extra kick, turn to bacon and red-pepper flakes. Just a little of each gives the sauce a lightly spicy, smoky flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Butter Lettuce Salad with Poached Salmon and Herbs

Fresh butter lettuce and grape tomatoes get a healthy poached salmon topper for a delicious, light meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Classic Southern Cornbread

This is a delicious recipe for cornbread, a perfect side dish for any Southern-inspired meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise

This recipe is from "Martha Stewart's Menus for Entertaining" (Clarkson Potter, 1994)

Author: Martha Stewart

White Bean and Sausage Stew in Pumpkin Bowls

Intense heat concentrates the pumpkin's sugars, bringing out its natural sweetness -- so you can enjoy its rich, dense flesh as you spoon out your stew. White beans, red pearl onions, baby peas, and turkey...

Author: Martha Stewart

Turkey Burgers with Gruyere

Author: Martha Stewart

Rice Noodles with Scallions and Herbs

Upend your dinner routine with this easy-to-assemble dish of supple rice noodles, and raw herbs and vegetables.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Seafood Stuffed Pineapple

This delicious recipe for roasted seafood-stuffed pineapple is courtesy of Roberto Santibanez and can be found in his cookbook, "Rosa's New Mexican Table."

Author: Martha Stewart

Pasta Wheels and Cheese

Put a new spin on macaroni and cheese with pasta wagon wheels (rotelle). Spoon into little paper cups to serve a crowd.

Author: Martha Stewart

Grilled Shrimp and Bacon with Lemons

Everything in this dish is grilled-even the lemon slices, which you can treat as a garnish or nibble on with the shrimp. Grilling the shrimp in their shells helps retain flavor and avoids overcooking this...

Author: Martha Stewart

Roast Peppered Rack of Lamb

Spring lamb is a delight of the season. Ask your butcher for a nine-rib rack, if possible, and have it "French cut" (meat between the rib bones removed) and fully trimmed.

Author: Martha Stewart

One Pot Seafood Orzo Risotto

Easy and delicious as well as a real stunner, this winner dinner comes together in less than an hour. It's a paella-like pasta dish that cooks on the stovetop, then your choice of seafood is added and...

Author: Martha Stewart

Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken and Cilantro

Keep your cool in the kitchen with this no-cook noodle salad. The star of this recipe is the Vietnamese-style sauce, with ginger, garlic, jalapeno, rice vinegar, and sugar.

Author: Martha Stewart

Slow Roasted Salmon

We cooked with wild salmon. Alaskan sockeye has a rich flavor; king is pricier and fattier. If you like, try Tasmanian ocean trout as an alternative. Make tabbouleh salad, and toast pita bread to serve...

Author: Martha Stewart

Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri, a thick herb mixture from Argentina, is a garlicky sauce that is tamed by parsley, oregano, and olive oil.

Author: Martha Stewart

Flounder in Parchment with Asparagus and Shiitakes

Steaming fish in a parchment packet in the oven, cooking en papillote as the French call it, yields deeply flavorful results and is a messproof way to cook fillets.

Author: Martha Stewart

Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Happy meals at home just got easier with this quick and easy recipe for homemade crispy chicken nuggets.

Author: Shira Bocar

Beef Stew with Almonds and Dried Fruit

Many stews are thickened with flour, but this hearty one is safe for gluten-intolerant diners.

Author: Martha Stewart

Campanelle with Pistachio Mint Pesto, Asparagus, and Cherry Tomatoes

Upend your pesto routine by switching out the usual basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan for mint, pistachios, and pecorino. Crisp-tender asparagus and juicy cherry tomatoes round out this vegetarian pasta that's...

Author: Martha Stewart

Caramelized Orange Pork Roast

Raising the oven temperature during the last half hour of roasting ensures a crisp, caramelized crust.

Author: Martha Stewart