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Mashed Plantains

Mashed plantains make for a tasty Cuban-inspired side dish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Curried Chickpeas

Protein-packed and so versatile, canned chickpeas are a pantry must-have that can make a meal in minutes. Try this easy idea for serving up these super staples.

Author: Martha Stewart

Maple Glazed Cornish Game Hens with Carrots

Maple syrup is an easy, delicious glaze for this quick-cooking bird. Instead of hens, you can substitute a whole chicken; just cook it a bit longer.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sugar Candied Peanuts

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Author: Martha Stewart

Steamed Asparagus

This member of the lily family has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. Asparagus is at its peak from February through June and is a good source of fiber, folic acid, and potassium.

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamed Leeks

Similar to creamed onions, this dish features the more delicate flavor of leeks.

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Using a potato variety that's high in starch, like Yukon gold, will give you fluffier mashed potatoes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing

For a lower-fat version, replace the sour cream with low-fat plain Greek yogurt.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Cauliflower with Herbed Breadcrumbs

This side dish goes well with fish or seared steak.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sweet Pickled Peaches

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Lemon Herb Dressing

This salad dressing is a delicious, non-fat alternative to mayonnaise-based dressings. Serve it with vegetable crudites, or with hearty greens like endive and radicchio.

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Orange Vinaigrette

Use this recipe when making our Orange and Jicama Salad.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Potatoes with Preserved Lemon, Garlic, and Chiles

Salty, tangy preserved lemon plays two parts here: it's roasted on the same pan as the potatoes, along with garlic, jalapenos, and red onion, and it's used to amp up the parsley-and-mint salad that's sprinkled...

Author: Martha Stewart

Simple Charoset

This mixture of apples, nuts, and wine is eaten at the Passover seder. Kosher wine is generally sweeter than other red wines and is an essential part of this dinner recipe.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cranberry Pear Sauce

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Author: Martha Stewart

Flageolet

Flageolet, pale-green kidney beans, are prevalent in French cooking. Their delicate flavor is well suited for simple preparations and is particularly good with lamb. We served them with Mint and Pistachio...

Author: Martha Stewart

Zucchini and Caramelized Onion Pizza

Our Mediterranean-style vegetarian pizza jazzes up store-bought dough with caramelized onions, zucchini ribbons, feta, Kalamata olives, and fresh mint. Each slice strikes the perfect balance between sweet...

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemon Rosemary Marinade

This blend of lemon juice, herbs, and olive oil improves almost any ingredient, although it's especially effective with rich lamb. Truly versatile, this classic marinade adds a finishing touch when simmered...

Author: Martha Stewart

Tofu with Ginger Cilantro Sauce

A quick vegan main that will satisfy meat eaters too. Brushed with a zesty cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, and lime sauce this tofu just needs a short stint on the grill. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's...

Author: Martha Stewart

Quick Chickpea Curry

This fiber-rich, meatless, and low-sodium meal is delicious with rice or warm whole-wheat pitas.

Author: Martha Stewart

Candied Hazelnuts

Add these sweet and crunchy candied hazelnut confections to a salad, sprinkle some over ice cream, or eat them on their own.

Author: Martha Stewart

Baked Potatoes with Onion Sour Cream

These hearty baked potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to Marinated Flank Steak.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pear Ginger Applesauce

Try something new alongside roast pork or chicken, or with yogurt, ice cream, pound cake, or oatmeal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Easy Potato Latkes

Specially made for Hanukkah, latkes are potato pancakes that are fried in oil in recognition of the ancient lamps that held only enough oil for one day but miraculously burned for eight. Adding carrots,...

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Stone Ground Grits

Stone-ground grits ensure nicely textured (never mushy!) results. Here, they're simmered with chicken broth until thick and creamy and finished with butter and cheese. They're the cornerstone of our Make-Ahead...

Author: Martha Stewart

Basic Roasted Beets

Beet roots can be cooked in a variety of ways (or even eaten raw), but roasting best brings out their natural sweetness.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cranberry Compote

Serve with Shaker Citrus Pie.

Author: Martha Stewart

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Serve these bourbon-flavored sweet potatoes with our Salt and Pepper Turkey. Place the sweet potatoes in the oven after the turkey has roasted for an hour.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Eggplant

Eggplant can be roasted whole or in slices, like zucchini; toss slices on a baking sheet with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting. The flesh can be used in recipes such as baba ghanoush and eggplant...

Author: Martha Stewart

Cranberry Orange Jalapeno Relish

This cranberry-orange-jalapeƱo relish is an easy addition to the Thanksgiving menu since it doesn't require any cooking.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Acorn Squash with Cinnamon Butter

A little bit of cinnamon goes a long way in the butter used to flavor this roasted side dish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Caramelized Onion Jam

Keep this rich condiment in the refrigerator for nights when you need to elevate simply roasted chicken, steak, or fish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Horseradish Mustard Sauce

A mix of three no-cook ingredients, this simple dipping sauce for our Fondue Bourguignonne can be made in advance.

Author: Martha Stewart

Apple Fritters

Best served warm, these fragrant, golden Apple Fritters are by turns tender, crisp, and fruity. A simpler (no-yeast) alternative to sufganiyot-the traditional jam-filled Jewish doughnut served during Hanukkah-the...

Author: Martha Stewart

Balsamic Mushrooms

This side dish tastes just as good at room temperature as it does hot from the stove, so there's no need to worry if it's ready before the rest of the meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Simple Potato Gnocchi

These simple gnocchi are made from russet potatoes, flour, and egg. Serve them tossed with butter as a side dish or with a more substantial sauce for a main course.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Mixed Vegetables

This vegetarian dish is satisfyingly warm and nourishing on a winter's day.

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamy Tomato Sauce

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Author: Lauryn Tyrell

Canned Sour Pickles and Pickling Spice

Cucumbers brined in vinegar solution and shot through with pepper and spice make spirited -- and addictive -- snacks.

Author: Martha Stewart

Rhubarb Chutney

This tangy condiment is delicious on top of sharp cheese on crusty bread. It's also great over roast chicken and pork, which benefit from the sour fruitiness.

Author: Martha Stewart

Creamed Corn with Parmesan

Sweet corn is enveloped in a creamy Parmesan sauce.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mashed Potatoes and Celery Root

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Author: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Why use store-bought when it's so easy to make your own? This DIY blend of fall spices is perfect for our Pumpkin-Spice-Latte Cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Red Delicious Applesauce

Serve as an alternative to or in addition to traditional cranberry relish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Chipotle Glaze

The game-changing glaze on these roasted sprouts is comprised of powerhouse pantry ingredients like honey, chipotle chiles, and soy sauce-giving them a jolt of sweet-and-smoky heat and an addictive umami...

Author: Shira Bocar

Green Beans and Portobello Mushrooms

The meaty portobellos' rich flavor provide a contrast to the al dente green beans.

Author: Martha Stewart

Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Walnuts

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Author: Martha Stewart

Mint Simple Syrup for Sweet Tea

Mint syrup adds flavor to our Southern-style iced Sweet Tea.

Author: Martha Stewart

Braised Celery

Celery finds its way into all kinds of dishes, but we rarely appreciate the stalks on their own. Get to know this vegetable anew by braising it with thyme in this easy, five-ingredient dish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Canned Tomatoes

This recipefor canned tomatoes provides an ideal way to enjoy the taste of peak-of-the-season tomatoes once summer is gone. The tomatoes are peeled, seeded, and fit into jars, which are then processed...

Author: Martha Stewart