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
Author: Martha Stewart
Made from 2 small chocolate sponge cakes filled with fluffy vanilla icing, whoopie pies have been a lunch-box staple for generations. In this classic recipe, Martha uses a 1-ounce ice cream scoop to form...
Author: Martha Stewart
Peas straight from the freezer retain their crisp exterior and soft, creamy interior in this simple-to-make salad. For a subtler onion flavor, soak onion slices in cool water, then thoroughly drain before...
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh rosemary complements the earthy taste of roasted red potatoes in this simple but satisfying side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Deliciously caramelized and juicy peaches with a hint of cinnamon and bourbon (or rum) make the dreamiest ice cream topping. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 505.
Author: Martha Stewart
Panko is an innovative Japanese flaky riff on breadcrumbs. It makes an excellent crusty topping for gratins like this one and macaroni and cheese.
Author: Martha Stewart
This is a rich meal of orange-flavored scallops, high in vitamin B-12, accompanied by couscous.
Author: Martha Stewart
By adding cheese (such as Parmesan), sugar, or spices to the batter, popovers can be suited to any occasion. For ease of use, a popover pan with a nonstick coating is the ideal baking vessel for popovers,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Also known as chicken cacciatore, this rustic stew cooks in a rich tomato mushroom sauce. Serve over rice or with a thick slice of crusty bread.
Author: Martha Stewart
Rich, buttery, and made with lots of vanilla, these cookies are simple to make. Use a cookie press-a hollow tube fitted with a decorative nozzle at one end and a plunger at the other-to press the cookies...
Author: Martha Stewart
No pasta's more iconic than spaghetti and meatballs, and now, it's a breeze to make -- the meatballs simmer right in the sauce.
Author: Martha Stewart
These crisp, sugar-dusted Polish cookies made with twists of dough quickly fried in hot oil are also known as angels' wings or bow ties. Martha likes to stack a tower of chrusciki on a pressed-glass cake...
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh peaches and blueberries are baked beneath a fluffy layer of vanilla-cream biscuits. The tops are brushed with heavy cream and sprinkled with sanding sugar for a crispy-sweet crunch. When Martha made...
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple, flavorful vinaigrette is an ideal dressing for any green salad.
Author: Martha Stewart
When the garden is overflowing with zucchini, pickle them and put them on burgers, sandwiches, or enjoy one by itself. Make sure to not skip the step of salting and then submerging them in ice water: It's...
Author: Greg Lofts
Lining the pan isn't busywork; it makes it easy to remove the brownies.
Author: Martha Stewart
Apples and walnuts add crunch to this chicken salad that makes for the perfect midday meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Best-selling cookbook author Mark Bittman says, "This basic recipe is easy and reliable, and the results taste great. You can use any thick fillet or fish steak in place of salmon -- swordfish and halibut...
Author: Martha Stewart
A simple custard base lets the sweet-tart flavor of spring shine through in the sugar-coated pieces of rhubarb.
Author: Martha Stewart
Nothing beats a good, hearty soup that has inexpensive ingredients, feeds a lot of people, and is quick to make. For a twist on this triple threat, add some bacon or pancetta. From the book "Mad Hungry,"...
Author: Martha Stewart
This classic French butter sauce makes a simple and elegant finish to poached fish and seafood. This recipe is adapted from Martha Stewart Living. Also try: Lobsters with Beurre Blanc and Sliced Broiled...
Author: Martha Stewart
In the height of tomato season, making a fresh salsa to go with those tortilla chips is a must.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pork chops can be substituted for the veal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Short ribs get a lot of their flavor from their fat; as the meat cooks, the fat melts away and infuses the sauce, making it rich, smooth, and absolutely delicious.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda...
Author: Martha Stewart
For this recipe, you will need an accurate candy thermometer. You'll also need to cut three-inch square pieces of waxed paper or cellophane in which to wrap the caramels.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve these elegant, thyme-seasoned potato slices with our Striped Sea Bass with Blood Oranges and Olives.
Author: Martha Stewart
A pinch of brilliant burnt-orange saffron, the stigmas of small purple crocuses, gives a dish a slightly bitter and floral flavor. Saffron is traditionally used to perfume bouillabaisse, but it can add...
Author: Martha Stewart
This deliciously messy chicken is brushed with simple apricot glaze punctuated with hot pepper that produces a gorgeous amber lacquer when roasted.
Author: Martha Stewart
Looking for a healthy version of everyone's favorite comfort food? Try this recipe for turkey meatloaf, which is delicious on its own or served in between bread for a sandwich. Panko breadcrumbs add texture...
Author: Martha Stewart
For an even sweeter summer, take advantage of the season's perfectly ripe peaches.
Author: Martha Stewart
Who doesn't love strawberries? This tart pairs them with a super simple, slightly sweetened cream-cheese filling.
Author: Martha Stewart
The bright tang of lemon zest and juice mingled with sweet blueberries makes these muffins worth waking up for.
Author: Martha Stewart
No forks are needed for these. The dough is pressed into muffin tins to make kid-friendly sizes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cooking chicken breasts gently in a flavorful broth makes them moist, tender -- and healthy!
Author: Martha Stewart
Leftovers don't have to be drab. Use extra ham in this classic sandwich.
Author: Martha Stewart
This technique for washing and sauteing mushrooms provides a different texture and deep flavor to our sautéed mushroom recipe. Our method ensures your mushrooms are sautéed perfectly without becoming...
Author: Martha Stewart
Preserves are exactly that, a delicious way to preserve berries' warm-weather flavor. Making jam can even put to use fruit that is slightly past its prime.
Author: Martha Stewart
Open ajar of this sweet and sour condiment when the cool weather setsin and its aroma will transport you back to late summer. Serve it as a condimentwith a cheese plate,spread it on a sandwich, oruse it...
Author: Martha Stewart
A classic, the slow braise renders beef stew meat mouth-wateringly tender.
Author: Martha Stewart
Dashes of olive brine give the classic extra-dirty martini a salty edge.
Author: Martha Stewart
Don't wait until the holidays to enjoy the honeyed flavor and velvety texture of this colorful root vegetable. Serve mashed sweet potatoes as a side dish to your favorite main dish, and you'll have them...
Author: Martha Stewart
You're just minutes away from a snack to satisfy your craving: Pretzel rods dipped in smooth, semisweet chocolate are the perfect blend of salty and sweet.
Author: Martha Stewart
Making your own strawberry jam is as easy as one-two-three. The only ingredients you need to make this recipe are whole, hulled strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. For a quick breakfast or snack, toast...
Author: Martha Stewart
Coating the meat in flour dries the surface so it can get a nice crust and helps thicken the sauce. Feel free to try this recipe with chicken cutlets, or turkey cutlets, halved horizontally.
Author: Martha Stewart
Coconut-cream pie, a spin-off of custard-cream pie, is a traditional Southern favorite that has moved far beyond the lower regions of the country to more widespread appreciation. This recipe is Martha's...
Author: Martha Stewart
This cheery lemon cake is perfect for festive occasions. Top it off with our Whipped Frosting that's the perfect light and fluffy complement to this moist cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
Hot-chocolate mix is a wintertime staple. A homemade version is delicious and natural-containing only cocoa, sugar, and salt-and especially economical compared with store-bought mixes.
Author: Martha Stewart