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Caramel Molasses Pecan Logs

This is a caramel pecan treat is a decadent candy that's easily made in to logs or petits fours.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chinese Five Spice Pecans

Chinese five-spice powder typically combines cinnamon, star anise, anise seeds, ginger, and cloves. The combination gives the pecans a sweet, bitter, salty, and pungent flavor that's great.

Author: Martha Stewart

Potato and Cracker Stuffing

This stuffing was adapted from a recipe by Dennis and Judy Mareb of Windy Hill Farm in Massachusetts. They have been featured before in our magazine and on our television show.

Author: Martha Stewart

Caramelised Balsamic and Red Onion Tarts with Goats' Cheese

The long, slow cooking of red onions and balsamic vinegar gives a lovely sweet, concentrated caramel consistency. These are then spooned into crisp cheese pastry cases and topped with melted goats' cheese...

Baklava

This traditional Mediterranean pastry makes a lovely ending to a holiday meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Grilled Asparagus, Tomato, and Fontina Pizzette

A quick turn on the grill gives homemade pizza dough a pillowy texture and an irresistible char. Here, the pie is topped with gooey fontina, flame-kissed asparagus and scallions, and fresh tomatoes and...

Author: Martha Stewart

Nothing I'd Rather Eat Quinoa Patties

What a treat! You will never miss hamburger meat again. This is real food that you can feel good about and that tastes so delicious and in addition is packed with the healthiest ingredients. These burgers...

Author: JKW

Celery Gratin

Bring this vegetable-bin staple front and center in this creamy gratin -- you'll be surprised with the results.

Author: Martha Stewart

Falafel Sandwich with Spicy Tahini Sauce

Nestled in pita bread, Middle Eastern falafel is draped with Spicy Tahini Sauce.

Author: Martha Stewart

"Creamy" Spinach Curry

This recipe recalls the popular Indian dish saag paneer. Its use of tofu instead of paneer, an Indian cheese, makes it lighter and more convenient.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sweet Potato Souffle

Mashed sweet potatoes aren't just a tasty side dish -- they also make a maple-sweet showstopper dessert with only 15 minutes of prep.

Author: Martha Stewart

Potato Chive Souffle

The humble potato reaches new heights when it's whipped into a souffle that's seasoned with garlic and chives.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spinach Frittata Bites

In the November 1996 issue of Living, we baked mini frittatas in muffin tins. Now we're cutting to the chase (and making post-party cleanup easier) by cooking up a singular masterpiece and slicing it into...

Author: Martha Stewart

Tangerine Souffles

Celebrate citrus season with individual dessert souffles made with tangerine juice and zest. Dust them with confectioners' sugar, and offer creme fraiche alongside.

Author: Martha Stewart

Scalloped Mushrooms

Give earthy mushrooms the au gratin treatment with this rich side that's perfect for chillier nights.

Author: Martha Stewart

Lime Raspberry Souffle

Fresh fruit may be used only in small souffles; the short baking time prevents the fruit from becoming too watery.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mint Mashed Potatoes

All it takes is one bunch of mint to liven up humdrum mashed potatoes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Ranch Salad Dressing

For a lower-fat version, replace the sour cream with low-fat plain Greek yogurt.

Author: Martha Stewart

Rachel Good's Glazed Potato Doughnuts

These fluffy, satisfying doughnuts add mashed potatoes to the traditional flour dough -- and are best eaten slightly warm.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mushroom Tortellini with Arugula

Peppery arugula is balanced by a mix of sauteed mushrooms and cool creme fraiche in this easy, vegetarian tortellini that's ready in just 30 minutes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cheese Tortelloni

Freshly-made tortelloni are stuffed with goat cheese and ricotta.

Author: Martha Stewart

Individual Chocolate Souffles

These delectable individual chocolate soufflés will instantly elevate any dinner party menu.

Author: Martha Stewart

Fennel and Potato Bake

This is a great starter dish for fennel novices -- anyone will try fennel when layered between potato slices and Asiago cheese.

Author: Martha Stewart

Panzanella Salad | Classic Tuscan Bread Salad

Panzanella salad is a rustic easy-to-make Italian dish, made with stale bread, soaked in water and vinegar, plus tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and basil. All seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and salt....

Author: Recipes from Italy

Lemon Ricotta Fritters with Lemon Curd

The batter for these cloudlike fritters is flecked with lemon zest for a flavor that's subtle rather than sharp. A side of cool, satiny lemon curd for dipping reinforces the citrus theme -- and almost...

Author: Martha Stewart

Jim Lahey's Bechamel Sauce

Instead of typical tomato sauce, spread pizza dough with a creamy white sauce from Jim Lahey's cookbook "My Pizza." Use this for his Ham and Peas Pizza and Broccoli Rabe Pie recipes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Curried Parsnip and Apple Soup with Parsnip Crisps

This is such a lovely soup. The sweetness of the parsnips is sharpened by the presence of the apple, and the subtle flavour of the spices comes through beautifully.

Stuffed Eggplant

Even if you don't can your own tomato sauce, you can make Maria D Ugos stuffed eggplant; simply use fresh tomatoes or canned San Marzano tomatoes.

Author: Martha Stewart

All Purpose Tomato Sauce

For this six-ingredient sauce, puréed tomatoes are simmered with sweet onion, zippy red pepper flakes, and plenty of garlic. A nub of butter stirred in at the end gives the sauce a silky texture that's...

Author: Greg Lofts

Parsnip Latkes

Parsnips add a tinge of sweetness to these latkes; for a delicious twist, serve them with pear sauce made in the usual manner of applesauce.

Author: Martha Stewart

Potato Ricotta Gnocchi

Potato gnocchi are simple to make from scratch, but light-as-air results require a few secrets: use russets for a floury (not waxy) texture, then bake the spuds instead of boiling them. For even more fluff,...

Author: Lauryn Tyrell

Coconut Patties

Coconut patties are a traditional West Indian pastry. If using grated coconut, begin with step two.

Author: Martha Stewart

Milk Chocolate Souffles

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Author: Martha Stewart

Tempura Crumbs

Use these to top our Japanese Salad with Shiso Leaves, Sake, and Soba Noodles.

Author: Martha Stewart

Wasabi Mayo

Use this spicy mayo as an accompaniment to our Tuna Burger. Wasabi, a root similar to horseradish, is sold in powdered form in most supermarkets.

Author: Martha Stewart

Provencal Stuffed Tomatoes

Recipe adapted from John Besh's My Family Table (Andrews McMeel Publishing; 2011).

Author: Martha Stewart

Asparagus and Ricotta Tart

This easy, flaky puff pastry tart, smeared with creamy ricotta and layered with roasted asparagus, is the perfect way to squeeze in a serving of veggies.

Fresh Red Pepper Pasta Dough Variation

You can also make this recipe using a yellow or an orange bell pepper.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne with Pine Nuts

This recipe is an absolute hit with everyone who eats it - even my husband, who professes not to like spinach! The combination of the four cheeses is its secret, and it is always on my top-10 list if I'm...

Creamy Mushrooms

This rich and flavorful mushroom dish comes from Dodie Marshall, of Devon, Pennsylvania.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Vegetable Couscous Salad with Harissa style Dressing

This salad is one of the best vegetarian dishes I've ever served. The combination of goats' cheese and roasted vegetables on a cool bed of couscous mixed with salad leaves and a spicy dressing is positively...

Kale and Ricotta Ravioli

Kids may be skeptical of this leafy green -- but not when it's mixed into a creamy ravioli filling. Kale adds vitamin C and antioxidants to this surprisingly easy dish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Bollen with Coffee Glaze

Bollen with coffee glaze are based on bassche bollen (chocolate-glazed cream puffs), a specialty of 's-Hertogenbosh, a city in the Netherlands.

Author: Martha Stewart

Carrot Farfalle Pasta with Lemon and Herbs

Carrot farfalle pasta, simple to form by hand, is tossed with creme fraiche and delicate herbs.

Author: Martha Stewart

Zucchini Fries

Breaded strips of zucchini get baked in the oven until crispy in this recipe for zucchini fries that are better than take out.

Author: Martha Stewart

Romesco Sauce

This slightly sweet, mildly spicy Romesco sauce hails from Tarragona, a coastal city in Spain, where it is most often served with fish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cannoli Dip

This deconstructed version of cannoli transforms the filling of the traditional Italian pastry into a sweet, creamy crowd-pleasing dessert dip. Fried cannoli "chips" stand in for the shell and are perfect...

Author: Martha Stewart

Sweet Potato Mash

We love Jewel and Garnet sweet potatoes for their earthy, pumpkinlike quality.

Author: Martha Stewart

Maple Brown Butter Dessert Waffles

Waffles aren't just for breakfast! These decadent treats are ideal for a whimsical dessert -- add a scoop of your favorite ice cream for an extra bit of extravagance.

Author: Martha Stewart

Leek and Butternut Squash Soup

Leek and Potato Soup is a number one classic in our house, but for something different try it with what I call the perennial pumpkin - butternut squash. In the autumn I make the same recipe with the traditional...