Some claim cowboy cookies hail from Texas, a state many cowboys call home. Others say the treats were named for their ability to withstand long days in...
Author: Martha Stewart
As common as it is today, pecan pie is a relatively recent addition to the American table. No one knows exactly when it was invented, but since the 1940s...
Author: Martha Stewart
This crisp is a tasty change from a typical tomato salad.
Author: Martha Stewart
Single-serving potpies are ideal for a buffet because they are easy to eat; their glossy, golden puff pastry tops are cut into snowflake and wreath patterns,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This date-studded dessert derives its intoxicating flavor from chunks of dark chocolate and a jigger of brandy. A chocolate-enhanced sticky toffee glaze...
Author: Martha Stewart
Thanksgiving may be the ultimate pie holiday, but there's still room to offer guests a little something on the lighter side.
Author: Martha Stewart
This filling may be made up to one day ahead and kept, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. Use this to fill our Coconut Layer Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
This dessert is as sweetly comforting as pulling on a sweater on the first chilly fall day. It features cinnamon dumplings that are generously drizzled...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This bread pudding is a delicious (and beautiful) way to use a week-old loaf. The crowning glory is the sweet-tart cranberry-and-maple compote.Recipe and...
Author: Martha Stewart
Martha's pecan bars are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Add them to your dessert rotation and everyone will be impressed.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for a mouthwatering pear charlotte is from Emily Luchetti's "Classic Stars Desserts."
Author: Martha Stewart
If you'd like to try a variation, see what ingredients to add: Basic Vanilla Dough, Spice Cookie Dough, Citrus Cookie Dough.
Author: Martha Stewart
The custards are based on French pots de creme ("potted custards"), which are baked in individual cups or ramekins.
Author: Martha Stewart
The velvety curd is also delicious spread on shortbread and scones.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can make mini banana splits for your baby and larger portions for the rest of the family.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This tarte composee is filled with lime curd and topped with slices of mango. An apricot glaze gives the dish a gorgeous gloss.
Author: Martha Stewart
Martha's favorite brownie recipe eschews the more traditional nuts in favor of a generous amount of chocolate chunks.
Author: Martha Stewart
Easy to prepare, this vibrant pink fruit salad can be served on its own or spooned over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or your favorite sorbet.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use these cherries in a Manhattan or spoon them with their syrup over ice cream for an adult dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
These are the easiest of all fine-chocolate confections. Once the spheres of chocolate ganache (best-quality chocolate melted with heavy cream and butter)...
Author: Martha Stewart
Candied orange slices are a sweet complement to this richly textured cake made with chopped almonds and nutty semolina flour. Look for semolina flour at...
Author: Martha Stewart
Cardamom and white chocolate add intrigue to the silky vanilla bean filling for this chocolate wafer-crusted pie. Billows of vanilla whipped cream and...
Author: Martha Stewart
This tasty dessert takes only minutes to prepare.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can bake these up to ten days ahead and store in the freezer, without cutting into bars; wrap the baking sheet tightly in plastic.
Author: Martha Stewart
This dessert belongs in everyone's "outdoor entertaining" file. The cake squares, embellished with moist fruit and a crunchy topping, are meant to be eaten...
Author: Martha Stewart
No birthday party would be complete without this classic cake with fluffy frosting.
Author: Martha Stewart
Surprise! No butter or oil is used in these cookies that take two trips to the oven for their distinct texture.
Author: Martha Stewart
Chopped raisins can replace the currants, which are actually very small raisins.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can also try these tarts with firm, ripe pears instead of apples.
Author: Martha Stewart
Langues-de-chat -- "cat tongues" -- are classic French butter cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
These beautiful single-serving tarts are a a mouthwatering twist on a French bistro classic. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes, episode 505.
Author: Martha Stewart
Look for a mild pecorino from Tuscany, sometimes called caciotta.
Author: Martha Stewart
This rhubarb and apple cobbler is perfect for kids to make on Mother's Day: The steps are few and easy to follow, and it is attractive yet requires no...
Author: Sarah Carey
To qualify as a great apple pie, the mixture of apples should create a combined sweet-tart flavor balance. Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream or...
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple watermelon sorbet with a hint of mint is a light and refreshing way to end a meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Store-bought sheets of phyllo form the delicate crust in this stunning tart that feeds a crowd. Frangipane made with hazelnuts instead of the traditional...
Author: Martha Stewart
Turn the traditional Italian dessert on its head by serving it as a cupcake.
Author: Martha Stewart
This sugar glaze tops our Ginger Pumpkin Bread.
Author: Martha Stewart
We use pate brisee for the bottom crust of this holiday party-ready Poached-Pear and Cranberry Pie, as well as cookie dough-inspired cutouts embellish...
Author: Martha Stewart
Turn our Basic Shortbread into easy-to-enjoy, bite-size fingers.
Author: Martha Stewart
This great bourbon cream anglaise recipe should be used in Virginia Willis's Mama's Angel Food Cake with Bourbon Creme Anglaise.
Author: Martha Stewart
Glaceed orange goes with the bittersweet chocolate in the fondue. It can also turn a simple dish of ice cream into a special occasion.
Author: Martha Stewart
Add a drizzle of ginger-infused syrup -- made with orange juice, sugar, ginger, and Cointreau -- and a garnish of mint and orange zest for a cool dessert...
Author: Martha Stewart
These single-serve caramel custards take only 10 minutes to prep, and you probably already have everything you need in the house.
Author: Martha Stewart
This easy version of pumpkin pie doesn't rely on custard for its silky texture. Instead, a small amount of cream cheese and gelatin is used to set the...
Author: Martha Stewart