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Peach Jam

Preserve orchard-fresh flavor with nothing but sugar, lemon, and salt.

Author: Martha Stewart

Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

This versatile dish goes from brunch buffet to dinner table in a snap and is great with a leafy green salad. The flaky crust and custard filling make it a perfect vehicle for an array of mix-ins.Baking...

Author: Martha Stewart

Easy Cream of Asparagus Soup

Add a slice of toast topped with melted cheese to this cream of asparagus soup, and you have lunch or a light dinner.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Everyone needs a delicious coffee cake recipe in their repertoire, and this cinnamon streusel coffee cake recipe is the perfect option. Meaning "something strewn" in Old German, streusel is easy to throw...

Author: Martha Stewart

Pan Fried Soft Shell Crabs

Ask your fishmonger to clean soft-shell crabs for you. Crabs should be cooked no more than six hours after they are cleaned.

Author: Martha Stewart

Basic Pastry Dough

This dough is perfect for Brandied Fruit Tartlets or Salted Chocolate Tartlets.

Author: Martha Stewart

Best Buttermilk Pancakes

The key to light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes from scratch? Don't overmix the batter-it should have small to medium lumps.

Author: Martha Stewart

Quick Basic Pizza Dough

This homemade pizza crust comes together quickly-give the dough time to rise and a couple of kneads, and it's done! Use it as a base for your favorite pie and have an at-home pizza night.

Author: Martha Stewart

Basic Pie Dough for Apple Pie

This recipe makes enough dough for one double-crust pie or two single-crust pies. For more baking help, go to How to Make Apple Pie.

Author: Martha Stewart

No Bake Cheesecake

There are certain days during the summer when the last place anyone wants to be is in a hot kitchen. But that's when kids can come to the rescue, making a delicious dessert for the whole family without...

Author: Martha Stewart

Grape Jelly

To determine whether or not the jelly is done cooking, use a candy thermometer and the "sheeting method," described below. Don't use overripe fruit for jelly, as it may not set up well.

Author: Martha Stewart

Potato Croquettes

Crunchy potato croquettes, a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, flatter any meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Macaroni and Cheese

When it comes to comfort food, nothing tops mac 'n' cheese, especially Martha's easy-to-make version.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate mousse is the ultimate dessert for any chocolate lover. We like to make ours using bittersweet chocolate, which is high in pure chocolate (at least 35 percent cocoa solids) and makes for a deep...

Author: Martha Stewart

Easy Chocolate Cake

If the sides aren't perfectly glazed, press in chocolate shavings for an easy cover-up.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cranberry Bread

Studded with cranberries, this quick bread is adaptable: Try it at breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Raspberry Cake

This beauty is baked with a splash of Chambord and layered with a sweet raspberry filling, both of which offer bright counterpoints to the thick layer of chocolate-cream cheese frosting and whole berries...

Author: Martha Stewart

Chicken and Dumplings

This comfort-food recipe combines chicken thighs, plump dumplings, and plenty of vegetables for a meal that's warm and filling. Everything is ready in about an hour, so try them for a weekend meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake

This Blueberry-Lemon Bundt Cake is the perfect addition to any brunch. For best results, coat the inside of the Bundt pan with cooking spray just before filling it with the batter to prevent it from pooling...

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Tomato Soup

This creamy tomato soup recipe is adapted from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School." It's simply delicious and full of flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Basic Jam

The skins from stone fruit will contribute color and flavor to the jam. But for a smoother mixture, you can start by peeling peaches or nectarines: Carve an X in the bottom of each and plunge them into...

Author: Martha Stewart

Perfect Pie Crust

The perfect pie crust is tender, light, flaky, and golden and lends itself to all of the Thanksgiving favorites.

Author: Martha Stewart

Scalloped Potatoes

This scalloped potatoes recipe is a traditional recipe that can be prepped the night before serving. Creamy with a cheesy topping, scalloped potatoes can easily play side dish to almost any main course....

Author: Martha Stewart

Apple Crumble

With the crisp autumn air comes an opportunity to use freshly-picked apples in everything from salads to pies. If you aren't sure where to start with your bushel, try this classic crumble. Easy enough...

Author: Shira Bocar

Basic Vinaigrette

Try basic vinaigrette on mixed greens, steamed or boiled vegetables, such as greens beans, asparagus, broccoli, or potatoes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Stuffed Cabbage

Stuffed cabbage is not only filling, but it's also simple to prepare. Our hearty stuffed cabbage recipe calls for meat, veggies, and more. Serve stuffed cabbage with hot tomato sauce and sour cream for...

Author: Martha Stewart

Almond Crusted Chicken

Chicken breasts with a crunchy breadcrumb-and-almond-sliver coating are a light and satisfying springtime entree. Serve them with Orzo with Peas and Mint and Romaine Salad with Prosciutto Crisps.

Author: Martha Stewart

Classic French Toast

Any dense bread such as challah, brioche, or sourdough will work for this simple French toast recipe.

Author: Martha Stewart

Easy White Icing

This easy white icing recipe yields a foolproof frosting for cakes and cupcakes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pate a Choux

Use this pate a choux recipe to make mouthwatering pastries such as profiteroles, cream puffs, and eclairs.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mediterranean Pasta with Artichokes, Olives, and Tomatoes

Vibrant, bold flavors await in this healthier pasta dish inspired by the unmistakable tastes of the Mediterranean.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Bundt Cake

Guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate craving, this is an excellent cake to keep in mind when you have a houseful of guests. The ganache glaze makes it dressy enough for dessert after a special dinner.

Author: Martha Stewart

Linguine with Lemon Cream Sauce

This quickly made pasta dish relies on the tang of lemons with the richness of cream sauce for its flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Almond Biscotti

These Italian cookies are made without butter or oil and are twice baked to crisp perfection. Try Rum-Soaked Raisin Biscotti, Cherry Espresso Biscotti, Mexican Chocolate Biscotti, and Brown Sugar and Date...

Author: Martha Stewart

Asparagus, Leek, and Gruyere Quiche

This spring brunch dish is made richer with Gruyere, an aged Swiss cheese with a nutty flavor that tastes great with eggs. Meanwhile asparagus adds a springtime element to the dish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Baked Oysters

Ensure that you don'tlose a drop of juice by nestling your shellfish in salt. Fill a shallow ovenproof servingdish with coarse salt or sea salt, and place oysters in it as you shuck them. This willprevent...

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Souffle

Soufflés have a reputation for being temperamental, but they're actually very simple. They get their signature height from stiffly beaten egg whites. Using a few staple ingredients, you can whip up a...

Author: Martha Stewart

Breaded Chicken Breasts

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Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Celery Soup

This simple, satiny soup is rich and delicious.

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Lemon Squares

The creamy lemon squares of your dreams take just 15 minutes of prep: Stir together a mere three ingredients to create a sunny, puckery filling for the buttery shortbread crust in this dessert.

Author: Martha Stewart

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Making baked sweet potatoes is an easy, healthy way to add some nutrients to any meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens

Think of this recipe as a dinner-party building block: People-pleasing and delicious, it will become your signature dish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Dark Chocolate Frosting

This deep, dark, satiny frosting (thanks to the addition of melted semisweet chocolate) is a favorite of our food editors, since it has just the right consistency for spreading or piping into beautiful...

Author: Martha Stewart

Cornish Hens with Lemon and Herbs

For more-generous portions, cook one hen per person. If you do, use two roasting pans, and double the other ingredients.

Author: Martha Stewart

Easy Potato Pancakes

You can make these classic latkes a couple of hours in advance and reheat them when the guests arrive. Serve with sour cream and applesauce.

Author: Martha Stewart

Lamb Chops with Mustard Herb Crust

These restaurant-worthy chops are ready in just 20 minutes. If it's available, choose grass-fed lamb instead of grain-fed -- the flavor simply can't be beat. Adapted from chef Emeril Lagasse's book "Emeril...

Author: Martha Stewart

Martha's Soft Boiled Eggs

Despite its name, the boiled egg shouldn't be boiled throughout the cooking process-a method that yields a rubbery result-but rather brought to a boil and then immediately removed from heat. Serve with...

Author: Martha Stewart

Asparagus Gruyere Tart

Especially when made with plump, in-season asparagus, this dish makes for a sophisticated, visually pleasing appetizer.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sauteed Romaine Lettuce

Recipe adapted from "Food From Many Greek Kitchens," by Tessa Kiros. Copyright 2011 by Tessa Kiros. Used with permission of Andrews McMeel Publishing.

Author: Martha Stewart

Grilled Rib Eye Steaks

The char of a hot grill brings out the bold beef flavors of these steaks, which are simply seasoned with salt and pepper.

Author: Martha Stewart