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...
Author: Riley Wofford
This quick-cooking, whole-grain side is good with beef short ribs, grilled chicken, hamburgers.
Author: Martha Stewart
Nothing compares with the juiciness of summer tomatoes; try them tossed with aromatic pine nuts in this easy pasta dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Add a bit of green goodness to basic mac and cheese with fresh spinach, stirred into the sauce until just wilted.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this quick-and-easy dough recipe to make our Chicken with Cornmeal Dumplings.
Author: Martha Stewart
A bit of butter, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil transforms roasted vegetables into a flavorful sauce for pasta. You could easily modify this recipe to...
Author: Martha Stewart
What better way to enjoy spring's bounty than with a dish packed with asparagus? This gourmet take on mac and cheese will have the whole family excited...
Author: Martha Stewart
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...
Author: Martha Stewart
Green beans and potatoes bulk up this pesto pasta dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Brown rice is less processed and more nutritious than its white counterpart. The trick to steaming it is to use less water than called for on the package....
Author: Martha Stewart
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
Peppery arugula and bright lemon zest lift this simple dish of pasta to refreshing heights.
Author: Martha Stewart
This mouthwatering Italian recipe for gnocchi with tomato sauce was adapted from Martha Stewart Living, February 2004.
Author: Martha Stewart
The extra starch in Arborio rice gives risotto its creamy texture; here Parmesan cheese makes it even creamier.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use our Basil Pesto to whip up this crowd-pleasing creamy pasta dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this creamy macaroni and cheese recipe, adapted from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School," as an easy and hearty meal-a perfect family dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
If you can boil water, then making pasta carbonara is just a hop, skip, and a jump away. A quick dinner made from six everyday kitchen staples, carbonara...
Author: Riley Wofford
Author: Martha Stewart
The recipe for this savory side dish comes from Norm Matthews of Junction City, Kansas.
Author: Martha Stewart
Substitute Basic Bechamel Sauce for the pasta sauce to make a richer version of this recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
This couscous can be treated like wild rice as an accompaniment to a main course.
Author: Martha Stewart
Potato gnocchi can take on just about any sauce, such as a light tomato-basil sauce, or simply butter and sage.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for the kid-friendly pasta bake lets you freeze individual portions and bake them off whenever you need them.
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple, tasty pasta dinner can be prepared in just half an hour.
Author: Martha Stewart
Easy prep cuts stress in the kitchen. Here, corkscrew pasta is tossed with oven-roasted vegetables and topped with toasted breadcrumbs.
Author: Martha Stewart
Grated Pecorino Romano's intense, peppery flavor emboldens this simple spaghetti dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Grape tomatoes are smaller than cherry tomatoes and less juicy, so they won't water down the ravioli. They're as colorful as candy, too (and almost as...
Author: Martha Stewart
A chewy grain with a delicious nutty flavor, farro works well in grain salads, soups, risotto, and as a side dish. It's part of the wheat family and long...
Author: Riley Wofford
Wild-mushroom risotto has a delicate taste when made with fresh mushrooms, and a rich, wintry flavor if you combine fresh and dried.
Author: Martha Stewart
This is a hearty dish for a crowd that satisfies vegetarians as well as carnivores.
Author: Martha Stewart
The bulgur in this protein-fiber side dish is toasted to bring out its deep, nutty flavor before being simmered in chicken stock.
Author: Martha Stewart
Carrot, celery, and onion infuse this couscous with loads of flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
In this easy version of a classic Cuban dish, red kidney beans are seasoned with onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, and oregano. If you prefer black beans,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Tomatoes are at their peak in the summer -- toss them with mozzarella cheese, vinegar, olive oil, and parsley for a quick pasta sauce.
Author: Martha Stewart
This hearty dish served family style, offers a grown-up twist on macaroni and cheese. We like the flavor and melting qualities of fontina or Taleggio cheese,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This medley owes its substantial texture to sturdy little grains of pearl barley, wheat berries, and millet, as well as to a hearty helping of wild rice....
Author: Martha Stewart
The mushrooms in this dish can also be served alone or with creamy polenta.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Author: Martha Stewart
It's easy to transform frozen cheese tortellini into a real meal--just toss the pasta with garlicky broccoli, ripe tomatoes, and a touch of butter.
Author: Martha Stewart
This is a quick and easy side dish to serve with our Chicken and Vegetable Saute.
Author: Martha Stewart
When it comes to pairing up with artichokes, why should spinach get to have all of the fun? In this weeknight-friendly pasta bake, broccoli is the green...
Author: Riley Wofford
Don't fear the risotto; this creamy restaurant favorite is easy enough, if you follow our simple steps.
Author: Martha Stewart
Reader Lisa Saffian of Burbank, California, shared this recipe for flavorful rice that pairs perfectly with Sage Pork Chops.
Author: Martha Stewart
Ricotta makes this pasta rich and delicious. Use any extra in place of cream cheese on toast or as a substitute for cottage cheese anytime.
Author: Martha Stewart
Broccoli, garlic, and olive oil add nutrients to a dish of pasta that's easy to whip up on a busy weeknight.
Author: Martha Stewart
The earthy flavor of mushrooms is offset by a luscious Gorgonzola cheese sauce. It is important not to substitute another type of blue cheese in this dish;...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is a masterclass in how mixing textures can elevate a simple, weeknight dinner to new and delicious levels. By giving the rice a few minutes...
Author: Lauryn Tyrell
One cook's "Spanish" rice is another's "Mexican." Whatever the name, the result is more or less the same: an orange pilaf-style rice flavored with onion...
Author: Martha Stewart