In this classic French stew, beef is slow-simmered to tenderness. A red wine with herbal notes balances orange zest and thyme; egg noodles soak up the flavorful sauce.
Making marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes is a game-changer. Our secret to infusing it with big flavor? Simmering with sprigs of basil, then finishing with Parmesan and pasta water.
Enjoy this two-in-one turkey and stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving. Autumnal ingredients such as sage and dried cranberries add lively flavor to this hearty meal.
Martha's traditional Bolognese sauce recipe is not as heavily based on tomatoes as typical Italian-American meat sauces. In fact, the meat is cooked with white wine, milk, and chicken stock in addition...
No ordinary roast, this boneless leg of lamb is fit for both Easter and Passover feasts. The lamb meat is studded with slivers of garlic, marinated overnight in lemon and marjoram, and then roasted with...
A thinly pounded breast works as well for sauteing as it does for grilling. It cooks quickly but stays moist. Dredging the chicken in flour before cooking gives it a golden exterior and leaves bits in...
Crisp bacon and Gouda instantly infuse the classic comfort-food dish with rich, smoky flavor. The best part? Everything is made in one pot. Try our four delicious variations next: Classic Mac, Mushroom-Fontina...
Roast beef is classic British fare. It's the centerpiece of a traditional Sunday dinner, and the hearty main course for a holiday celebration. Chef Anne Willan has drawn on her own family's techniques...
The cherry tomatoes cook just long enough to bring out their juice, which blends with the garlic-flavored olive oil to make one of the best-tasting pasta sauces.
A thick stew made with Le Puy lentils and kielbasa makes ahearty, no-fuss meal. Its aroma, reminiscent of French country cooking, comes from a blend of bay leaf and rosemary.
New York strip (also known as shell steak) is a boneless cut from the short loin, which is known for its tenderness. The red-wine sauce gets a boost from Dijon mustard.
This rich and creamy pasta dish is the epitome of satisfying Italian comfort food. Since it's a quick 35 minutes to make, why not make it for dinner tonight?
One whole roasted chicken, cut up, and a single pan-plus some citrus, new potatoes, butter, and newly in-season asparagus-create the ideal meal to welcome spring.
Celebrate the end of summer with a New Orleans-style shrimp boil. In this traditional one-pot dish, the shrimp, corn, and potatoes are cooked together in a spicy, flavorful broth, which is then used for...
Schnitzel, the German word for cutlet, is also commonly used to describe meat that has been breaded and fried. These are usually a big hit with the kids.
An Italian favorite that can be found at many trattoria's, saltimbocca is pretty easy to make at home, too. We opted for chicken breasts over the more traditional veal, but still kept them wrapped up in...
Each time we made this delicious dish, with its savory sauce, in our test kitchen, it disappeared within minutes -- we think the same thing will happen at your party.
Chicken thighs are seared until golden, then simmered with beer and an easy homemade BBQ until irresistibly tender. To assemble these hearty sandwiches, layer the meats and our Shredded-Carrot-and-Cabbage...
This one-pot recipe for Arroz Con Pollo, which is great for a crowd, comes from Martha's book One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More. It's made with bone-in fatty chicken...
Special occasions demand equally momentous meals, and few dishes are as elegant -- or delicious -- as this flavorful rack of lamb. It's far easier to make than it appears; simply follow a few basic steps...
Pork shoulder, a well-marbled cut available at most supermarkets, turns fork-tender after long, slow cooking. Ours is especially succulent with a spice rub and vinegar.
The technique of spatchcocking requires splitting and flattening the chicken. It exposes more skin, which really crisps up at high temperatures. See our step-by-step guide to spatchcocking a chicken, then...
This chicken stew uses the flavor of the whole chicken and tangy tomatillos and traditional Mexican enhancements such as cilantro, garlic, and onion to full advantage.