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How to Cook Barley

When buying barley, look for hulled or hull-less varieties over pearl. The former take longer to cook, but they pack more fiber because their outer layers are intact.

Author: Martha Stewart

Melba Toast

You can use any type of bread for this recipe. We used anadama bread, which is made with molasses and cornmeal. Serve this with our Potted Crab.

Author: Martha Stewart

Glazed Ham with Apricot Mustard Sauce

This is a very tasty sweet glaze for a holiday ham that is already cooked. Apricot and mustard come together for a tasty flavor that's sure to delight all at the dinner table.

Author: Martha Stewart

Asparagus Soup

This delicious asparagus soup recipe is courtesy of Scott Conant's "Bold Italian," and makes for a delicious spring-time bowl.

Author: Martha Stewart

Three Bean Salad

Our rendition of this classic salad is infused with a homemade vinaigrette.

Author: Martha Stewart

Soy Ginger Grilled Scallops

Soba noodles tossed with spinach and mushrooms provide a flavorful bed for gingery grilled scallops in this light dish perfect for a weeknight meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Apple Galette

Apple pie can keep its blue-ribbon status-the apple galette is easier to make than pie, has rustic good looks, and a delicious flavor. Just roll the dough; pile on fruit; fold the edges over in a lovely,...

Author: Martha Stewart

Tuna Macaroni Salad

A top tip for this Tuna Macaroni Salad, soaking raw onions in cold water for 15 minutes helps mellow their flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Oven Roasted Ribs with Barbecue Sauce

This delicious recipe for Oven-Roasted Ribs is from Martha Stewart Living, May 2005.

Author: Martha Stewart

Black Raspberry Crumb Cake

Black or red raspberries (or both!) are tossed into a rich cake batter for the base of this fruit dessert. A buttery crumb topping is generously sprinkled on top and the whole thing is baked until golden...

Author: Martha Stewart

Shallot Brandy Sauce

Make this shallot-brandy sauce to accompany our Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Thyme.

Author: Martha Stewart

Kale and Apple Salad

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Author: Shira Bocar

Beef and Potato Burritos

For less spicy burritos, remove the jalapeno ribs and seeds before chopping.

Author: Martha Stewart

Coconut Key Lime Pie

A classic Key lime pie gets upgraded for the holidays with coconut milk in the filling. The dessert is gilded with toasted shredded coconut sprinkled on top of a billowy whipped cream topping.

Author: Martha Stewart

Red Wine Pasta

Whether you're cooking for date night or game night, a recipe that is easy to prepare but leaves an impression is the way to go. This dish-which in Italy is known as spaghetti all'ubriaco or "drunken"...

Author: Riley Wofford

Carrot Ginger Layer Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Sweet, edible ribbons wrap this cream-cheese frosted two-tiered carrot cake. They're made from thinly sliced carrot strips, cooked in sugar and water until translucent, then gently pressed into the cake's...

Author: Martha Stewart

Sweet Pickled Watermelon Rind

This sweet pickleled watermelon rind makes an unusual addition to a relish tray for a deliciously surprising snack.

Author: Martha Stewart

Emeril's Chuck Wagon Chili for the Slow Cooker

Recipe by Emeril Lagasse, from Sizzling Skillets and Other One Pot Wonders, William Morrow, New York, 2011, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Author: Martha Stewart

Artichoke Parmesan Crostini

This is a scrumptious appetizer for a weekend dinner.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cabbage Vegetable Soup

This winter soup is well-spiced and full of nourishing vegetables.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Pineapple with Rum Vanilla Glaze

Thick pineapple wedges are caramelized in the oven with dark rum, brown sugar, and vanilla bean, and topped with a scoop of snowy vanilla ice cream.

Author: Martha Stewart

Basic Italian Tomato Sauce

This is a great go-to tomato sauce and can be doused over any kind of pasta. If you have it on hand, toss in some fresh basil for a great aroma, and when the sauce is finished, add a little butter to make...

Author: Martha Stewart

Rum Balls

These rum-infused brownie balls are perfectly-sized treats for adults.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cuban Black Bean Stew with Rice

Satisfying bean soups often have to simmer for hours; this vegetarian stew tastes as if it did but uses canned beans and broth as shortcuts.

Author: Martha Stewart

Tortilla and Black Bean Pie

Serve this brightly colored, layered tortilla pie with salsa and sour cream on the side. You can assemble the pie ahead of time, then bake it just before serving.

Author: Martha Stewart

Homemade Apricot Jam

Preserve the taste of summer with luscious jam.

Author: Martha Stewart

Tomato and Sausage Risotto

Winter nights call for a warm and filling Italian supper like this one.

Author: Martha Stewart

Jimmy Fallon's Crock Pot Chili

This easy Crock-Pot chili recipe is courtesy of comedian Jimmy Fallon.

Author: Martha Stewart

Balsamic Glazed Potatoes

Balsamic vinegar and broth cook down to a nice glaze on these potatoes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Asparagus Spears

The tips of roasted asparagus should be just crisp and the stalks golden brown and tender.

Author: Martha Stewart

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

Dollops of peanut butter filling are spooned onto brownie batter; pulling a knife back and forth through both results in a marbleized look.

Author: Martha Stewart

Glazed Carrots and Ginger

For a less spicy dish, omit the chili pepper.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cream Scones

Tender and lightly sweet, cream scones are just right for breakfast or tea. They are delicious with strawberry preserves and cloud-like dollops of softly whipped cream.

Author: Martha Stewart

Scottish Shortbread

For this Scottish variation of our Classic Shortbread, the dough is baked in a stoneware mold.

Author: Martha Stewart

Egg Dumplings

Author: Martha Stewart

Fried Zucchini

"Too much zucchini" will never be a problem again when you serve the squash as golden, crispy fritters.

Author: Martha Stewart

Coconut Cream Pie with Chocolate Macaroon Crust

Coconut cream pie gets a boost of flavor from a chocolate crust made with unsweetened shredded coconut.

Author: Martha Stewart

Crispy Chocolate Marshmallow Treats

Bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder give a classic cereal bar a devilish twist. With only five ingredients and 10 minutes of prep work, who could resist baking one of these batty bars?

Author: Martha Stewart

Carrot Cupcakes

These carrot cupcakes will surely become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

Author: Martha Stewart

Baked Chocolate Cake Donuts

It might not be traditional to bake donuts, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't! Cocoa powder and chocolate chips enrich the batter for these baked beauties, and each one is finished with chocolate glaze...

Author: Martha Stewart

Perfect Nut Crust

This recipe makes a great base for Martha's Buttermilk-Blueberry Tart with Walnut Crust or Nut-Crusted Cranberry Tart.

Author: Martha Stewart

Rhubarb Strawberry Tart

Simply stunning for spring, prep the tart dough in advance for this make-ahead recipe. Next, create a jammy filling made from fresh rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. From here, all you need...

Author: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

These Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins capture the essence of doughnuts with their cakelike interior and sugar-coated exterior. Flavored with pumpkin puree, they take on the feel of fall.

Author: Martha Stewart

Homemade Toffee Chocolate Matzah

This lovely dessert, homemade toffee-chocolate matzah, offers a sweet take on the usual recipe and is a crowd-pleaser at Passover seders. Recipe is courtesy of Phillip Guttmann.

Author: Martha Stewart

Raspberry White Cake

In this classic layer cake, egg whites serve as a leaven; they also give the mountainous frosting all its loft. Cake flour keeps this fruity dessert light and airy, and fresh raspberries are folded into...

Author: Martha Stewart

Grandma Stafford's Nutmeg Cookies

This delicious nutmeg cookie recipe is courtesy of Abigail Breslin's great-grandmother.

Author: Martha Stewart

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

Baking, simplified: One pan and two steps create this soft, gooey, giant cookie.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Sponge Cake

Brushing the cake layers with a simple syrup before frosting keeps the cake from crumbling and drying out.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sweet Potato Gratin

This creamy potato gratin benefits from a subtle blend of spices. Cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper take it from ordinary to out-of-this-world.

Author: Martha Stewart