This quick baked ziti is a weeknight winner dinner. Everything bakes in the same skillet that is used to make the quick sausage ragu, which translates to much less time and effort (and one fewer dish to...
Bacon in a salad doesn't necessarily scream"healthy!" but because the meat is used inmoderation, this dish is still a winner. Just twoslices (for four servings) impart a smoky flavorinto the vinaigrette...
Pork tenderloin is flavored with grainy and Dijon mustards, then roasted with apricots,shallots, fennel, and cognac. Servewith our Herbed Wild Rice and Roasted Squash Wedges.
For a fast-and satisfying-weeknight dinner turn to this stir fry. It's also a fresh answer to the age-old question of what to do with that package of ground meat in the freezer. A bold and silky sauce...
Traditionally, ribs are slow-cooked in a special barbecue pit, but in this recipe, brought to us by renowned chef Bobby Flay, they can be prepared with delicious results in an oven.
Martha's friend Jane Heller makes her distinctive Easter dinner of Smithfield ham baked with pineapple rings and cherries, sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping, and her famous cherry Jell-O mold. Her...
Pork chops cut from the shoulder have more connective tissues that break down as they cook, making them a great choice for a low and slow cook. Browning the bacon and pork chops in a pan first gives this...
Cooking fish in parchment not only yields succulent results, but it also means minimal cleanup. Here, cod fillets are layered with fennel, chorizo, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and orange.
Assembling this potato salad while the potatoes are still warm is key. They'll absorb more flavor from the vinegar and oil, and the heat will also slightly wilt the celery and watercress.
The creamy chipotle sauce complements the smoky flavor from the grill in these turkey burgers. White meat could be substituted for dark, but the burgers won't be as juicy. Serve these with our Wild Rice...
For a quick appetizer, spread softened goat cheese or cream cheese on crackers, and spoon chutney on top. It can also be used as a filling for omelets or as a topping for baked potatoes.
This generous country ham is quite salty, and is best served in very thin slices. Try leftovers in salads, sandwiches, or sliced and fried for breakfast.
This crunchy pressed sandwich is filled with a flavorful combination of prosciutto, pesto, peppers, tapenade, and cheese. If you have a sandwich press, you can use it to grill the panini.
Mortadella, a slow-smoked Italian sausage, is also used in Lucinda's Italian meatloaf, polpette.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).
You'll need all-natural cedar plank to infuse the pork with a delicious smoky flavor. You can also turn off the center burner on a gas grill for a portion of the cooking time to keep it from burning.
Choosing one special ingredient can transform an ordinary meal into an elegant one. Here, slices of paper-thin prosciutto -- salt-cured Italian ham -- dress up cod and sauteed spinach.
This picnic-perfect sandwich is inspired by tortilla EspaƱola, a Spanish-style omelet filled with potatoes and onion. We stir in chorizo sausage for savory smokiness and make it portable by serving slices...
Where there's smoke, there's mouthwatering barbecue-at least in the presence of a pro pitmaster like Rodney Scott. This stellar ribs recipe comes from his new book, Rodney Scott's World of BBQ, ($24.99,...
No barbecue sauce here! The pork is rubbed with a flavorful Italian-inspired paste made with toasted fennel, fresh herbs, garlic, dried chile, and lemon zest.
Grilled bone-in-pork chops brushed with agrodolce, an easy Italian sweet-and-sour sauce made with vinegar and honey, are served alongside cannellini beans in this summery weeknight dinner.
Dried chorizo sausage adds a Spanish touch to this warm spinach side salad, which works well as an accompaniment to chicken, omelets, or seafood such as shrimp or any firm, white-fleshed fish.
Lots of sauteed yellow squash in this rich, carbonara-inspired sauce offsets the indulgent bacon topping. Parmesan can stand in for the Asiago cheese, if you like.
As far as classic sandwiches go, ham and cheese has to be right up there with peanut butter and jelly. Part of its appeal is its adaptability. Here, French ham mixes with nutty Gruyere and mild hard-cooked...
A zesty supper is only minutes away with this microwave meal featuring Spanish chorizo, a fully cooked sausage available in mild or hot varieties at most supermarkets.
We made the stuffing for our chops with dark raisins -- golden ones taste good as well. You'd also get the right consistency and the right sweetness from currants or dried cranberries.