facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

Our light, summery take on classic eggplant parmesan skips the breading and relies on the grill to do all the cooking. Flame-kissed tomatoes and shallots are turned into a quick sauce, then spooned over...

Author: Martha Stewart

Sauteed Escarole with Garlic

When sautéed in olive oil, escarole needs little more than a bit of garlic and a touch of salt and pepper to make a satisfying side dish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

This delicious seasonal vegetable becomes sweet and nutty when browned. For the best flavor and texture, make the dish just before serving.

Author: Martha Stewart

Herb Mayonnaise

Homemade mayonnaise tastes fresher and brighter than anything you can buy at the store. This quick-and-easy version is flavored with herbs of your choice.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cranberry Simple Syrup

Use this cranberry simple syrup to create cranberry cocktails to serve at any holiday gathering.

Author: Martha Stewart

Asian Dressing

Don't ruin your salad by drowning it in dressing, especially the fat, sodium, and preservative-laden versions found on most salad bars. For the healthiest option, pack your own.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sweet and Spicy Almonds

Try serving these nuts with our Salad with Cranberries and Almonds.

Author: Martha Stewart

Green Beans with Toasted Pecans

Nutty green beans make the perfect side for whatever main dish is on the menu.

Author: Martha Stewart

Yogurt with Cucumber and Mint

The recipe for this cooling yogurt dish, also known as kheere ka raita, is courtesy of Madhur Jaffrey and can be served with all Indian meals, including Jaffrey's Chicken with Roasted Coriander in Coconut-Curry...

Author: Martha Stewart

Spicy Corn and Peppers

Serve this Southern side dish with our Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken.

Author: Martha Stewart

Blue Cheese Dressing

Equal parts buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise give this blue cheese dressing its richness. Serve with Jalapeno Poppers.

Author: Martha Stewart

Stuffed Zucchini with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Serve these zucchini boats with garlic-marinated chicken or spicy sausage for an Italian-inspired meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sauteed Green Beans and Mushrooms

Serve this side dish with our Macaroni and Three Cheeses.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes with Walnuts

The red grapes' sweetness brings out the nutty notes in the sprouts. Walnuts can be swapped for almonds or pecans.

Author: Martha Stewart

Polenta with Fresh Corn

Fresh corn kernels adds a burst of sweetness and texture to creamy polenta.

Author: Martha Stewart

Crispy Roasted Cauliflower

This healthy snack you can make ahead and have a container handy when you are on-the-go.

Author: Martha Stewart

Glazed Carrots with Thyme

Cooking carrots in a bit of water, butter, and sugar brings out their delicate flavor and coats them with a thin glaze. Instead of baby carrots, you can substitute medium carrots, cut into thin slices....

Author: Martha Stewart

Apple Chips

Nothing but fruit: These thin slices will need a couple of hours in the oven to dry out and firm up, but it's mostly hands-off -- you'll just need to flip them halfway through.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chipotle Mayonnaise

Spread this smoky Southwestern-style chipotle mayonnaise on a whole-wheat bun when making our Turkey-Pork Burgers.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mashed White Beans

Take familiar techniques, like mashing, and apply them in new ways for this delicious side.

Author: Martha Stewart

Easy Orange Glazed Carrots

For a bit of extra flavor, add a pinch or two of chopped fresh herbs, such as dill or parsley, just before serving.

Author: Martha Stewart

Macerated Strawberries

Use this recipe for macerated strawberries to finish off our Almond Biscuits with Sweetened Ricotta. The strawberries are also delicious served over ice cream or yogurt.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pizza Bianca

This pizza stars 3 cheeses melted on a crisp crust. Top with peppery arugula for a better-than-delivery dinner.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spicy Aioli

This healthier sauce is the perfect accompaniment to dishes like steamed artichokes or as a spicy crudite dip.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Mushrooms and Spinach

These vegetables, roasted with garlic, are a scintillating side dish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sauteed Scallions, Mushrooms, and Asparagus

Choose scallions with crisp green tops and clean white bulbs. As a rule, scallions with slender bulbs are the sweetest.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sauteed Cipollini Onions

Make this to serve our Roasted Turkey with Garlic-Herb Butter.

Author: Martha Stewart

Gremolata

This Italian lemon zest condiment, best used as soon as possible, is traditionally made with garlic, but here is also flavored with shallots. Use this mixture when making our Lemon Chicken.

Author: Martha Stewart

Fresh Cranberry Relish

Apple tones down the tart cranberries and orange zest provides zip to the sauce in this fresh, no-cook cranberry relish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Portobellos with Rosemary

For a veggie burger, place these in toasted buns. Top with sauteed onion, cheese, and arugula.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cauliflower with Hazelnut Brown Butter

In this recipe, cauliflower's mild but distinct flavor is enhanced with a sauce comprising brown butter and roasted hazelnuts. Be sure to monitor the butter carefully: You'll want it to brown, but not...

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamed Swiss Chard

Creamed Swiss chard is a simple variation on classic creamed spinach. Don't forget the nutmeg: a dash of the stuff adds a dimension of flavor to the creamy sauce that pulls this entire dish together.

Author: Martha Stewart

Basic Bechamel Sauce

Use this basic bechamel sauce to make our Rich Chicken and Squash Lasagna, Rich Beef and Eggplant Lasagna, Rich Artichoke and Mushroom Lasagna, or our Rich Spinach and Leek Lasagna.

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemon Herb Dressing

Shake things up with a versatile blend of fresh herbs and bright flavors that you make in a jar.

Author: Martha Stewart

Potato Carrot Pancakes

These crisp, savory cakes, also called latkes, are a traditional Hanukkah dish. For best results, cook the pancakes right after forming them.

Author: Martha Stewart

Brussels Sprouts with Dill Butter

In this simple side dish for Thanksgiving, adding fresh dill, lemon and butter to brussels sprouts adds extra layers of delicious flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Buttermilk Marinade

Use this tangy recipe with chicken fish, or other seafood.

Author: Martha Stewart

Garlic Mayonnaise

Homemade mayonnaise tastes fresher and brighter than anything you can buy at the store. This version is bursting with fresh garlic flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Tuscan Kale with Caramelized Onions and Red Wine Vinegar

Tuscan kale, also known as cavolo nero, dinosaur kale, and lacinato kale, is sweeter and more tender than regular kale, which can be used instead but may require more cooking time.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sesame Miso Salad Dressing

Try this dressing on a salad of thinly sliced carrots, cucumbers, baby spinach, and sliced oranges.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spicy Sauteed Celery

This side pairs well with steamed fish or pork roast.

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Red and Green Cabbage

This traditional side gets a colorful update with a mix of red and green cabbages.

Author: Martha Stewart

Balsamic Rosemary Marinade

This marinade is perfect for our Mushrooms, Red Peppers, and Beef with Balsamic-Rosemary Marinade kebabs.

Author: Martha Stewart

Microwave Steamed Garlic Green Beans

This is a fast and flavorful healthy side dish for tonight's supper.

Author: Martha Stewart

Potatoes, Beans, and Peas in Cream

Any small round white or red potato, or any of the fingerling varieties, works well for this dish. If you use large potatoes, cut them into bite-size pieces.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cranberry Sauce with Dried Cherries

Tart cranberry sauce is sweetened with dried cherries and grated ginger. You can substitute dried cranberries or raisins for the dried cherries.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spicy Hoisin Dipping Sauce

Jazz up a store-bought Chinese condiment with vinegar and chili sauce to create a tart and spicy sauce fit for dipping. (Try it with our Summer Rolls.)

Author: Martha Stewart

Gribiche

A classic French sauce starring hard-boiled eggs, gribiche gets its briny kick from cornichons and capers. It's great over steamed new potatoes or poached leeks or asparagus, and on bagels with lox.

Author: Martha Stewart

Penne with Spinach Pesto and Turkey Sausage

Spinach takes center stage here: it serves as the base for the super-green pesto, along with basil and peas, and leaves are crisped in the oven for the topping. Coins of roasted Italian turkey sausage...

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan and Herbs

Serve this versatile side dish alongside baked pork chops or chicken.

Author: Martha Stewart