Team creamy avocado with your favorite crunchy vegetables -- we used julienned cucumbers and carrots -- in these DIY sushi rolls. For our food editor's...
Author: Martha Stewart
The signature blend of tangy and spicy in salsa makes it a versatile flavor enhancer in all kinds of dishes. We cooked it with rice for a speedy side â€"...
Author: Martha Stewart
Cooking the rice in a puree of fresh cilantro, mint, and scallions adds a little zest and a vibrant green hue.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cacio e pepe is practically synonymous with Pecorino Romano -- but Pecorino clumps when cooked. Add it at the end, instead, which also makes the most of...
Author: Martha Stewart
Rather than ordering takeout on a weeknight, take out an ingenious preassembled meal. Saute some minced garlic and chili powder and stir in cooked beans;...
Author: Martha Stewart
This Italian dish comes together with mostly pantry staples.
Author: Martha Stewart
Rice is a staple food for almost half the world's population; it is the largest food crop in the world.Nevertheless, many people have trouble cooking rice...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Risotto is typically made with Arborio rice, but pearl barley is a good substitute; it produces a dish that is similar in texture but with a nuttier taste...
Author: Martha Stewart
This Mediterranean Macaroni and Cheese is a refreshing take on the rich classic. Jim Raftus, a reader from Elkhart, Indiana, uses the sunny flavors of...
Author: Martha Stewart
Sauteed shallots and mushrooms are combined with tangy creme fraiche, piquant horseradish, and fresh dill to create a richly flavored sauce for pasta.
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple pasta side dish pairs nicely with roasted or grilled meat or chicken.
Author: Martha Stewart
Oven-roasted zucchini and eggplant provide a seasonal backdrop for more-familiar lasagna trappings.
Author: Martha Stewart
Shaved kernels of fresh corn get tossed with fragrant basmati rice and mint in this colorful and flavorful side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasted beets and sauteed chard, tossed with cavatelli, are served at room temperature with warm goat cheese.
Author: Martha Stewart
Eggplants have a dark side-and it's excellent. Roast them whole until the skin is charred, and the flesh goes soft and creamy. To serve, split the eggplants...
Author: Greg Lofts
Crisp-tender asparagus, bright lemon zest and juice, rich mascarpone, and salty Pecorino Romano make a sensational sauce for this one-pot pasta dish. Grated...
Author: Martha Stewart
Try this herb-flecked couscous instead of rice as a side with meat or mixed with vegetables.
Author: Martha Stewart
With a few healthy swaps, classic summer dishes like sautéed corn can pack outsize nutritional benefits. Quinoa offers a boost of fiber and protein to...
Author: Lauryn Tyrell
Sauteed shallots, awase miso (a blend of the white and red varieties), and pasta water make a sensational sauce for spaghetti. And it's all ready in less...
Author: Martha Stewart
Japanese soba noodles are lower in calories than regular pasta, with almost as much protein; their assertive flavor is matched here with rice vinegar,...
Author: Martha Stewart
We used fresh buttons and shiitake as well as dried porcini. Any combo of fresh mushrooms will work, but always include the porcini for its flavorful soaking...
Author: Martha Stewart
Pair this delicious side dish with Braised Short Ribs for a savory homemade meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Wild rice is actually not rice at all; it's a long-grain marsh grass that has a chewy texture and delicious, nutty flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Like a vegetarian spaghetti carbonara! Meaty pistachios stand in for guanciale, cream amps up the usual eggs and cheese, homemade breadcrumbs add crunch,...
Author: Martha Stewart
A twist on pesto -- with parsley and walnuts -- gives fettuccine springtime color and freshness. It's sure to impress the fussiest guests.
Author: Martha Stewart
A bowlful of this rigatoni is welcome at lunch or dinner or, better yet, as a midnight snack.
Author: Martha Stewart
Equally delicious warm or at room temperature, this pasta dish is great for a picnic.
Author: Martha Stewart
Corncobs are added to the Instant Pot or pressure cooker at the same time as the rice, creating a broth that infuses the risotto with incomparable corn...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This deconstructed lasagna is not only healthful but quick to make. The noodles aren't baked under heavy layers of cheese and sauce -- just dressed with...
Author: Martha Stewart
Subbing spinach in for basil lends a sweetness to this pesto that is simply divine when tossed with penne.
Author: Martha Stewart
Make this batch of chewy, nutty granola bars and have an after-school snack available for a week.
Author: Martha Stewart
Prepared tapenade is a great pantry item to have on hand for any number of reasons. We love tossing a hearty black olive tapenade with pasta, tomatoes,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for rigatoni with sausage and broccoli rabe is an ideal warm-weather meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
A Parmesan rind is the secret ingredient in this hearty white-bean chili-it adds tremendous richness and depth of flavor. If you don't have one, substitute...
Author: Martha Stewart
As far as chiles go, poblano peppers rank among the more mild varieties, though they still offer a nice zing. Here, they are stuffed with a hearty mixture...
Author: Martha Stewart
Brown rice becomes a protein-filled vegetarian dish when steamed with tofu and spinach.
Author: Martha Stewart
This easy side is particularly great with roast pork or chicken curry.
Author: Martha Stewart
A classic yet humblemushroom-and-cream sauce becomes fancy with the additionofdried porcini and fresh thyme. The sauce is tossed withlinguine, topped with...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
High-fiber diets have been linked with a reduced risk of heart disease; in this dish, whole-wheat linguine is tossed with olive oil, garlic, and lemon...
Author: Martha Stewart
Arugula has a fresh, peppery flavor that pairs well with the sweet tomatoes.
Author: Martha Stewart
A few ingredients are all it takes to elevate this versatile pantry staple.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can roast the squash and prepare the bechamel and filling (omitting the egg) up to two days before assembling the lasagna; let each cool before refrigerating...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Pasta sauce doesn't always have to be cooked on the stove. Here, onion, tomatoes, and eggplant are roasted in the oven, which gives the dish a sweeter...
Author: Martha Stewart
The creamy northern-Italian rice dish risotto can be used to make a "torta", or cake -- good for a party, since it can be made ahead of time.
Author: Martha Stewart