With a slight tang and less juice than other plums, they're great fresh or cooked down, the heat concentrating their flavor. Try these simple, fast recipes to give summer a sweet send-off.
Author: Martha Stewart
All it takes is a little time, a little sugar and these caramalized onions are packed with pure sweet flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this quick condiment with fresh, tangy goat cheese and crackers for an easy appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
This secret weapon for authentic Middle Eastern fare usually takes weeks to make, but if you use finely sliced thin-skinned Meyer lemons, you can re-create the unique flavor and texture overnight. Finely...
Author: Martha Stewart
Leftover shallots will keep for several days in the refrigerator and can be used in omelets, pizzas, sautes, and sandwiches.
Author: Martha Stewart
Collard greens are normally associated with a long, slow cooking time, but this method requires only 10 minutes of steaming. Sauteing the leaves with garlic first balances the vegetable's bitterness. Pull...
Author: Martha Stewart
Transform a bag of cranberries into an irresistible sweet-and-savory chutney by including them in your cooking. The best part? This condiment can easily be made ahead.
Author: Martha Stewart
Super simple to make, this healthy side dish packs a crunchy, flavorful punch. Try serving the roasted wedged alongside our Slow-Cooker Corned Beef.
Author: Martha Stewart
The combination of tender leaks and carrots make for a tasty side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
The sweetness of the parsnips is balanced by adding potatoes. If your parsnips are very large, cut out the woody core before cooking them.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fiddleheads lend themselves to many of the same preparations as asparagus. Here they are served warm, but they also make good hors d'oeuvres served in a vinaigrette.
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple side dish is just what you need when serving a rich main course.
Author: Martha Stewart
Simple and wholesome, this warm side dish can be easily matched with any main course.
Author: Martha Stewart
Scalloped potatoes with sautéed leeks can be assembled a day in advance in a casserole that travels from refrigerator to oven to table.
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Instead of simmering them on the stove, roast the ingredients together in the oven for a roasted tomato sauce with a rich, smoky taste.
Author: Martha Stewart
Dark, sweet-tart balsamic vinegar adds tangy depth to roasted vegetables.
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Pickling gives crisp, mellow vegetables spunky personality. These Kirby cucumbers -- a small, unwaxed type that's perfect for pickles -- are seasoned with dill and garlic. Salting the cucumbers helps draw...
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Red Thai chile peppers give pickled corn a kick. Simply slice raw corn into thick coins, let it soak in the pickling liquid for 24 hours, and serve it straight from the jar.
Author: Martha Stewart
Got a bumper crop of cucumbers? Make a batch of these easy pickles and stash them in the freezer -- you're going to love having the tangy treats in your back pocket in the months to come.
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This streamlined side dish involves only 5 ingredients, but its light flavors are sophisticated. Blanched baby carrots are heated in butter with ginger, take a turn in a few tablespoons of honey, and are...
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Serve this delicious side with our Honey-Glazed Chicken.
Author: Martha Stewart
Lemony Brussels sprouts make an easy side dish that's pleasantly surprising.
Author: Martha Stewart
Stuffing is commonly known as dressing in the South, where it is frequently made with buttermilk cornbread, another regional specialty.
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Boiling the red wine removes the vast majority of the alcohol but keeps the flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
This side pairs well with Tuna Casserole, pasta, or steak.
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasted asparagus and carrots make for a delicious accompaniment to our Brisket with Dried Fruits.
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Roasting sweet potatoes at a high oven temperature makes the skin delicious and extra crackly.
Author: Martha Stewart
All it takes is a sprinkling of salt and pepper to enhance the earthy flavors of the carrots in this simple side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
These mounds of soft, buttery spuds with crisp golden crusts have indented centers made to hold pools of gravy.
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This is a very healthy saute of spinach and shiitake mushrooms, which are high in copper, an under-appreciated nutrient.
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This sauce can be used on pasta or pizza and spooned over vegetables, rice, or fish. It's perfect in our Vegetable Lasagna.
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This marmalade can be made with navel or blood oranges, or tangerines.
Author: Martha Stewart
Parsnips adds variety and fragrance to sweet potatoes.
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This is an easy and bright addition to the Thanksgiving menu that doesn't require any cooking.
Author: Martha Stewart
These tomatoes baked with corn, chives, Parmesan cheese, and an egg inside make a nice meal along with some rice, orzo, or a thick slice of toasted bread.
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Sautéed spinach gets unexpected earthiness and crunch from toasted pine nuts.
Author: Martha Stewart
For Passover dinner, add a little zest to matzo with olive oil infused with herbs like rosemary and thyme. Though you can use store-bought flavored oil, we suggest creating your own version with your favorite...
Author: Martha Stewart
This sauce is the perfect accompaniment to Chicken Paillards with Prosciutto and Figs.
Author: Martha Stewart
This garlic-infused olive oil adds a kick to marinades and dressings and is perfect as a simple dip for warm bread.
Author: Martha Stewart
This basic marinade imparts a bright flavor and keeps meats moist. It's perfect for grilling and also enhances the flavors of fresh vegetables, tofu, and soft cheeses. The marinade doesn't work well as...
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve these turnip oven fries with roasted chicken, burgers, or mussels.
Author: Martha Stewart
Unlike store-bought varieties, these sprinkles taste like sugar and vanilla, not wax. The extras will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month. Use them to decorate our Confetti...
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Olive oil and garlic add extra flavor to traditional roasted asparagus.
Author: Martha Stewart
The balsamic glaze on these pearl onions lends a sweetness to this side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, but easy enough for a weeknight. Serve with our Salt and Pepper Turkey.
Author: Martha Stewart
A turn in the oven transforms cherry tomatoes into sweet wonders and brings out the earthy flavor of cremini mushrooms. The side dish is an integral part of our Make-Ahead Southern Brunch Menu.
Author: Martha Stewart
This oven-roasted asparagus and leek recipe is simply delicious. If thick asparagus is unavailable, use thin spears, and adjust the cooking time; thin asparagus will cook faster.
Author: Martha Stewart