Use this recipe when making our Rich Chocolate Cake with Ganache Frosting and Truffle Egg Nest.
Author: Martha Stewart
Enhancing the flavor of farm-stand summer peachesrequires little effort. Vanilla and brown sugar cook inthe peaches' natural juices inside a foil packet,...
Author: Martha Stewart
New York City newlywed Cathy No Rebatta loves to make these twice-baked cookies to give as gifts. They're great for dunking in milk or coffee.
Author: Martha Stewart
This easy sherbet has the rich, creamy texture of ice cream; it's best eaten within a day or two of being made. An ice cream maker is unnecessary, but...
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Sabayon is the French term for zabaglione, a frothy Italian concoction that can be served warm as a sauce or chilled as a creamy dessert on its own. We...
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We have news for you. That supermarket mint chip ice cream with the nuclear-green color? It doesn't have any mint leaves in it. It has mint oil or fake...
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Handfuls of glossy gooseberries settle into custard tarts. Their flavor can vary; some gooseberries are bracing and tangy, while others are sweet, reminiscent...
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Once you taste one of these sweet whole-wheat crackers, you may never go back to the store-bought variety again. Use them as the base for homemade s'mores,...
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Enchant guests (but keep things easy in the kitchen) with this ethereal wreath of pavlova puffs. Each segment of tender, silky goodness cradles a dollop...
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Basic sugar cookies are the star of dessert when iced and decorated with edible silver dust. The icing will thicken as it sits, so make it once the cookies...
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The following recipe uses tempered or faux-tempered chocolate (faux-tempered is faster to make, but the candies will need to be refrigerated). For the...
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Make this chocolate genoise for our Chocolate Mousse Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
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Mandelbrot comes from the German words for "almond" (mandel) and "bread" (brot). Our variation contains pecans instead of almonds. As with biscotti, the...
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The not-so-secret ingredient here is 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper, which adds a little kick to sweet sugar cookies. Serve these Black Pepper Cookies...
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Chopped pecans or almonds fantastic in these buttery nut cookies.
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Graham crackers are surprisingly easy to make. Use this recipe to make our Marshmallow Cookie Sandwiches.
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An after-dinner drink for every age: Chocolate ice cream and cherries, blended into a thick milkshake. This frosty recipe comes from Stacy Pershall of...
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This mix of berries is our preferred finishing touch for summer (so long, cherry on top!).
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Serve this lattice-top tart warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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A coconut crumble offsets this tart apricot filling. The topping browns quickly because of the sugar in the coconut, so tent it with foil after 30 minutes...
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A poppy-seed torte, also called a Mohntorte, is flavored by poppy seeds and ground walnuts.
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This beloved dessert has spawned a thousand variations. Our favorite recipe also happens to be the easiest: one nearly flourless chocolate batter that...
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Brussels cookies, sandwiched with melted chocolate, are nubbly, with oats and chopped toasted hazelnuts mixed into the dough.
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This cake is a variation on the classic New Orleans dessert Bananas Foster. Prepare the banana topping right before serving.
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To achieve the most volume, whisk egg whites in a metal bowl set over a pot of simmering water until just warm to the touch.
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Don't be tempted to use juice from a bottle -- with so few ingredients, every one really counts.
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These fruit-and-nut bars are like soft granola bars; they make a hearty and delicious addition to a lunch box.
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Use this recipe to make our Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
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This wonderful dessert recipe for mama's angel food cake with bourbon creme anglaise is courtesy of Virginia Willis and can be found in her "Bon Appetit,...
Author: Martha Stewart
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This dish is best when prepared a few hours ahead and served at room temperature.
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The secret to these diminutive desserts' moist texture is olive oil, which also mellows the anise and orange that permeate each bite. Although the cakes...
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Chocolate and mint are a perfect pair for a summery sundae that combines rich, chocolatey flavor with the refreshingly herby taste of mint.
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Galettes are perfect as a side dish or topped with creme fraiche and caviar. Each one requires about ten minutes to cook. We suggest making two at a time,...
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In this classic Southern pie, pantry staples yield a velvety custard filling: sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, and apple-cider vinegar.
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Using store-bought pound cake and lemon curd for this dish is a guaranteed time-saver. This trifle can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator...
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Meyer lemons, sliced paper thin and macerated in sugar, are layered over a rich, slightly nutty cornmeal crust. The tart is sealed with a second crust,...
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This moist cake -- inspired by the Rosh Hashanah traditions of eating honey cake and honey-dipped fruit to represent hope for a sweet year ahead -- is...
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Chocolate and cherries are a match made in heaven -- or, in this case, the Black Forest region of Germany, where the original cake was created, from "Martha...
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This dessert is triply indulgent. The cocoa shell forms a crisp foundation for two decadent fillings: creamy, tangy mascarpone cheese and rosettes of silky-smooth...
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This wonderful vanilla French buttercream should be paired with Butter Lane's Chocolate Cupcakes.
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Just a few touches take this cookie from ordinary to extraordinary. Brown butter gives it a lovely nutty flavor, a small amount of cardamom adds just enough...
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Popular in the Midwest -- especially Ohio, the Buckeye State -- this peanut butter cup-like treat is made to resemble (and named after!) the nut of the...
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Cozy up to this simple, comforting recipe for bread pudding. Martha layers pillow-y slices of brioche into a deep-dish casserole, and tops them with a...
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