All it takes is one bunch of mint to liven up humdrum mashed potatoes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bring this vegetable-bin staple front and center in this creamy gratin -- you'll be surprised with the results.
Author: Martha Stewart
Tuck berries into flaky pastry for sweets that are good enough to give -- but better to keep. The recipe is extra easy, and once the pies are baked, you can forget fussing with a fork to enjoy them.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
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
Recreating your favorite ethnic pastry at home is easy with this easy recipe -- you can even fill, shape, and freeze the turnovers for up to a month, then bake them from frozen.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
These comforting confections flavored with tart Granny Smith apples and cinnamon are a traditional Hanukkah treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
On date night, your special someone will appreciate these ingenious ravioli (no pasta-making experience required). Store them in the freezer up to a month in advance.
Author: Martha Stewart
Nestled in pita bread, Middle Eastern falafel is draped with Spicy Tahini Sauce.
Author: Martha Stewart
The Napoleon is best eaten the same day. Martha made this recipe on episode 507 of Martha Bakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cut your peppers fine before spreading them on this cheesy pizza. The arugula goes on top after the pizza comes out of the oven.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our classic souffle takes its rich flavor from high-quality bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder; the last-minute addition of whisked egg whites keeps the batter supremely fluffy. Despite its heady warmth,...
Author: Martha Stewart
The salt in this dish absorbs moisture as the potatoes cook, giving them soft, velvety flesh and crackled skin. Serve them with creme fraiche or sour cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
Blend mild farmer's cheese with sugar, raisins, and lemon zest to make the traditional filling for Cheese Danish. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 502.
Author: Martha Stewart
This is a great starter dish for fennel novices -- anyone will try fennel when layered between potato slices and Asiago cheese.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
You can substitute all-purpose flour for semolina flour. The best way to put the pizzas in the oven is with a pizza peel, a flat, shovel-like tool. Prepare pizza on the peel, and with a firm flick of the...
Author: Martha Stewart
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
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
In the story of Hanukkah, a lamp containing a tiny amount of oil burned, miraculously, for eight days. But these doughnuts-perfectly crisped in oil and coated in sugar-won't last long at all. Served with...
Author: Martha Stewart
Ricotta cheese is lightly sweetened and mixed with chopped dark chocolate. Dip into it with your favorite store-bought biscotti or bake a batch of sturdy homemade cookies. A platter of fresh fruit, such...
Author: Martha Stewart
Sweetened apples are flavored with orange zest and juice and tossed with dried fruit, then rolled in phyllo dough to make these delicious turnovers.
Author: Martha Stewart
Select small mushroom varieties that will fit into the small phyllo cups, such as yellow oyster, yellow foot, and cultivated enoki.
Author: Martha Stewart
Need a meatless one-pot dinner? Try this tasty cross between ratatouille and shakshuka. Japanese eggplants, red peppers, and cherry tomatoes are roasted with garlic, then eggs are added and baked in the...
Author: Martha Stewart
A creamy mushroom topping fills this deep, crusty pizza. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 608.
Author: Martha Stewart
This rich vegetarian gravy is flavored with portobello, shiitake, and cremini mushrooms. We used a combination of mushrooms for a full flavor, but you can substitute one pound of any variety you like.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pate brisee is the French version of classic pie or tart pastry. Pressing the dough into a disc rather than shaping it into a ball allows it to chill faster. This will also make the dough easier to roll...
Author: Martha Stewart
Coconut patties are a traditional West Indian pastry. If using grated coconut, begin with step two.
Author: Martha Stewart
Recipe adapted from John Besh's My Family Table (Andrews McMeel Publishing; 2011).
Author: Martha Stewart
Possibly the ultimate pizza recipe, the combination of tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil proves that simplicity is beautiful. Martha and Christian Petroni made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode...
Author: Martha Stewart
Profiteroles with pear pastry cream and slices of fruit are drizzled with caramelized pear sauce, creating an elegant dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
The juices of grapefruit and lime -- tempered by soy sauce and sesame seeds -- make this just the blend for a delicate Asian-inspired salad with thinly sliced cucumber and finely grated carrot.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
Give earthy mushrooms the au gratin treatment with this rich side that's perfect for chillier nights.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a lower-fat version, replace the sour cream with low-fat plain Greek yogurt.
Author: Martha Stewart
Airy and elegant, just as one would expect, these individual desserts surprise with the pleasantly bitter tang of red grapefruit and fresh ginger. Rest assured, there's plenty of rich egg to round out...
Author: Martha Stewart
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
For a broccoli side dish that's all grown up, embrace this brassica's best qualities, like its grassy, earthy sweetness, via the flavor-concentrating powers of a hot oven. Place a crown on the finished...
Author: Martha Stewart
Give any bread the savory taste of an everything bagel with this garlicky, seed-sprinkled spread.
Author: Martha Stewart
In the traditional baklava, nuts are layered between buttered paper-thin sheets of phyllo. Instead, to save time, we rolled up the sheets and cut them crosswise into ribbons, which we then tossed with...
Author: Martha Stewart
This traditional Mediterranean pastry makes a lovely ending to a holiday meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
Our vegetarian take on veal Milanese is both crisp and tender, with a flavor brightened by lemon. Salting the eggplant helps temper its bitterness.
Author: Martha Stewart
Switch up your pizza routine by ditching the red sauce. Slather on some creamy ricotta instead, followed by your favorite cheeses for topping. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 503.
Author: Martha Stewart
Instead of breading and frying, our healthy version of eggplant parmesan gets stuffed and baked.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
This rich, slightly sweet pasta pairs nicely with parmesan cheese and cracked pepper.
Author: Martha Stewart