Roasting vegetables is a simple method that makesefficient use of cooking space -- the pan can share the oven with a chicken or pork roast -- and results in deep flavor. From the book "Mad Hungry," by...
A potent balance of savory and sweet, a salt-baked apple stuffed with dried fruits, nuts, and spices and served on toast with pungent cheese makes a satisfying winter snack.
Brush this on chicken, pork, or steak when the meat is almost finished grilling; the sauce should caramelize but not burn. Serve more sauce at the table.
Olive oil, salt, and high heat are all you need to transform these green peppers into an addictive side dish. They also make a great bar snack alongside Mezcal with Sage Ice Cubes.
Food stylist and editor Frances Boswell's recipe for this Spanish roasted red pepper and almond sauce calls for two different kinds of paprika -- sweet smoked and hot. Serve alongside Shrimp and Clams...
Zucchini gives a different spin to this Mediterranean dip traditionally made with eggplant. Serve the dip as part of a mezze platter, alongside pita, crudite and olives.
This North African-style sauce is also delicious spooned over yogurt or eggs for breakfast, or simply tossed with any roasted vegetable for a flavor-packed side.
Fresh white truffles are one of nature's gifts; their earthy taste is a good match for the nutty cauliflower. The puree also tastes delicious drizzled with white-truffle oil.
This dessert is mounded into the shape of a mountain and covered with whipped cream. Twenty ounces of frozen chestnuts can be substituted for two pounds of fresh.
Use this clever technique to create whimsical nests filled with candy eggs and other adorable Easter treats. Jacques Torres prepared these on Episode 501 of "Martha Bakes."
Simple syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for as long as two months. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled so that you always have some on hand.
Roasting olive-oil-bathed potato wedges in a preheated pan results in crisp edges. Recipe adapted from A Bird in the Oven and Then Some by Mindy Fox (Kyle Books; 2010).
Martha grows many different varieties of strawberry at the farm and loves making jam with them. This delicious recipe is adapted from her friend Christine Ferber's book "Mes Confitures." For canning directions,...
Sweet berries get the savory treatment with the addition of shallots, vinegar, and parsley. Spoon the relish over roasted chicken breasts or over grilled chicken or pork.
When vegetables are prepared this way, their surfaces remain firm to the touch and may appear undercooked -- but never fear, they'll be tender inside. If you let them cook until they're soft to the touch,...
Puffed corn cereal is baked in a sweet-and-spicy blend of butter, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup, with dashes of rosemary and cayenne. The result is a celebratory snack for a holiday party that will...
Papaya, mango, and rum add a sweet, tropical touch to this slightly spicy, chile-laced salsa. It is named for the region where New Mexico chiles hail from.