Curry Chicken

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 2 3-pound chickens
• 2 limes, juice and grated rind
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
• 3 small onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons curry powder
• 3 tomatoes, chopped, or 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (any color), plus 2 to 4 slices (any color)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups water

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• Pitted dates
• Whole blanched almonds
• Bacon strips, cut into thirds

Indian-Spiced Chicken

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• Salt and pepper
• Small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
• 1 small green chile
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 tablespoons garam masala
• 1 28-ounce can pureed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Vegetable Biryani

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup plus two tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 6 cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1-inch piece cinnamon stick
• 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 1/3 cups water
• 2 small russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 10 ounces frozen peas

Macerated Oranges with Dates and Pistachios

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 oranges
• 1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water
• 12 Medjool dates
• 2 cups salted pistachios, in the shell

Eggplant Parm Stacks

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 eggplant (1 1/4 pounds total), sliced crosswise 1/3-inch thick (12 slices total)
• 4 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• Coarse salt
• 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups Basic Italian Tomato Sauce
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick (12 slices total)
• Extra-virgin olive oil to drizzle
• Parmesan for garnish

Tri-Color Salad (Arugula, Radicchio, and Fennel Salad)

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Rounded 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• Fresh black pepper
• 4 ounces baby arugula
• 1/2 head radicchio, thinly sliced (2 cups)
• 1 fennel bulb, halved, cored, and thinly sliced

Campari and Orange

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Campari
• 2 ounces fresh-squeezed orange juice (about 1 orange)
• Orange twist
• Ice

Salmon with Tangerine-Lemon Hollandaise Sauce

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

• 5 teaspoons fresh tangerine or orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 5 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon finely grated tangerine or orange zest
• 1/4 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
• Coarse salt
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 center-cut salmon fillet, skinned (about 2 pounds)
• Freshly ground white pepper
• 1 tangerine or orange, thinly sliced into rounds
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds

Artichoke and Rice Salad

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 12 small green olives, pitted and sliced
• 12 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, cut into 1/2-inch wedges, liquid reserved
• 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced on a bias
• 1/2 ounce baby spinach (about 1 cup)

Lime-Ginger Coolers

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Makes 6

Ingredients

• Small ice cubes
• 12 dashes bitters
• About 1 cup sweetened concentrated lime juice (preferably Rose's)
• 24 ounces (3 cups) seltzer
• 6 slices peeled fresh ginger

Caramelized Orange Pork Roast

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 10-12

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet white wine, like Gewurztraminer
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup stone-ground honey mustard
• 1 orange, zest and juice
• 1/2 cup Sriracha chili sauce
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 6 to 8 pound pork shoulder

Nesting Noodle Rice Pilaf

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 4 shallots, minced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 cups Arborio rice
• 9 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 pound tagliatelle nests

Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream and Berries

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Makes 1 two-layer cake

Ingredients

• 2 Busy-Day Chocolate Cake, baked in 2 8-inch round cake pans
• 2 pints heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 quart fresh strawberries, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced

Busy-Day Chocolate Cake

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 cup cold water

Tuscan Beans and Greens

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced crosswise into half-moons
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
• 1 head escarole, washed well and stems trimmed
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Bean-and-Veggie Sliders

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Makes 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked kidney beans
• 1 cup steamed jasmine or basmati rice
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/3 cup shredded broccoli
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 recipe flavor base
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 12 small whole-wheat rolls, split
• Garnishes: Chili Mayonnaise (see below), lettuce, mango, red onion, and cilantro

Pot of Beans

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (or overnight)
Yield: Makes 6 cups

Ingredients

Beans

• 1 pound dried beans, such as kidney, cannellini, navy, pinto, or black
• 8 to 10 cups water, plus more for soaking

Flavor Base

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 fresh chile, chopped
• Coarse salt
• Optional flavor add-ins (see below)

Mexican Corn

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 ears corn with husks
• 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 lime, zested, lime cut into wedges
• 4 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
• 1/8 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

Vampiro

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• Juice of 4 limes (3/4 cup), plus more for glasses
• Sea salt, for glasses
• 2 cups pure tomato juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• Juice of 1 pink grapefruit (3/4 cup)
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 cup simple syrup
• 1 cup tequila
• 12 ounces club soda
• Cucumber spears, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for garnish

Carrots Agrodolce

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into matchsticks (cut carrot in half crosswise, then slice into lengthwise slabs, stack slabs on top of each other and finely slice into matchsticks)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 3/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint (optional)

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup cream
• 1 cup milk
• 5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
• coarse salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 pound high-quality melting cheese, such as Comte or Gruyere, grated (2 1/2 cups)

Pan-Fried Steak

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 strip steaks (about 1 inch thick)
• coarse salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 to 2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Iceberg Wedges with Blue Cheese Dressing

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup buttermilk, well-shaken
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 4 ounces Danish blue cheese (about 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• A few dashes hot sauce, such as tabasco
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• salt and pepper, to taste

Shrimp Pad Thai

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces pad thai noodles (flat rice noodles)
• 3/4 cup tamarind juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup chopped Thai palm sugar
• 6 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha
• 1/2 cup safflower oil
• 3 shallots, thinly sliced
• 5 scallions, cut lengthwise into 2-inch pieces, bulbs halved lengthwise
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 ounces fried tofu, thinly sliced
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

For Garnish

• Lime wedges
• Cilantro sprigs
• Sriracha
• Bean sprouts
• Roasted unsalted peanuts

Beef Satay

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yields 20 skewers

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup peanut oil
• 1 large shallot, minced (1/4 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
• 1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced (2 tablespoons)
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound flank steak, sliced 1/8-inch thick against the grain
• 20 wooden skewers
• Thai Peanut Sauce

Thai Peanut Sauce

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon roasted, unsalted peanuts
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped palm sugar
• 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut

Corn Muffin Croutons

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• Corn muffins or corn bread
• Olive oil
• Salt

Directions

1. Cut corn muffins or corn bread into 3/4-inch cubes; toss with olive oil and salt.
2. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until golden, about 20 minutes.

Chicken Chili Nachos

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• Chicken Chili
• Tortilla chips
• Sliced pickled jalapenos
• Monterey Jack cheese
• Cheddar Cheese

Chicken Chili

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• 10 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1 jalapeno chile, halved (seeded if desired)
• 1 white onion, peeled and halved
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• Salt
• 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 1 3/4 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained

Chicken Parmesan

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves at least 6

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 28-ounce can tomatoes, lightly pulsed in a blender or food processor
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3 whole breasts, split down the middle)
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more if needed
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thin

Blanched Spinach with Olive Oil and Lemon

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds baby spinach leaves, washed, with water still clinging to leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 lemon

Lemon Souffle Pudding

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, for the baking cups
• 5 large eggs, separated
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, for dusting
• Whipped cream, for garnishing

Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Makes 31 1/2-inch meatballs

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 slices best-quality bread, crusts removed
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (use 1 teaspoon if Parmesan is substituted for the Romano)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Two 28-ounce cans best-quality whole tomatoes, pulsed with juices in a blender
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Crisp Romaine Salad

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

• 2 heads romaine lettuce, leaves separated
• 3 carrots, thinly peeled
• 8 ounces radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Sweet Ricotta with Chocolate

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate (about 2 1/2 ounces)
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)
• 1 store-bought biscotti, for serving
• Fresh seasonal fruit, such as grapes and peaches, for serving

Hash Browns

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 quarter onion, minced
• 1 whole potato, boiled and shredded
• Salt and pepper

Tomato Onion Stew

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Makes 1 quart; Serves 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 5 medium tomatoes, cut lengthwise into eighths
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Chinese Celery Salad

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of celery, top and bottom removed, stalks separated and cut in half lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 dashes Chinese chili oil or hot sauce (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Blood-Orange Punch

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Makes 8 cups

Ingredients

• 2 bottles (25 ounces each) blood-orange juice, chilled
• 3 cans (12 ounces each) natural orange soda, such as San Pellegrino Aranciata, chilled
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 8 ounces light rum, such as Appletons
• 5 dashes bitters
• 1 blood orange, or orange, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges and frozen

Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Makes 1 double-crusted 10-inch pie

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 8 apples (4 tart, 4 sweet)
• 1 Basic Pie Dough
• 1/4 cup sugar, plus 2 teaspoons for sprinkling
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 tablespoon cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon milk

Basic Pie Dough

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Makes 1 double-crusted 9- or 10-inch pie

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup cold milk or water

Fat Girl Red Rice

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 onion, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 3 cups chicken broth

Coconut Shrimp

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

For the Sauce

• 2 teaspoons Scotch bonnet pepper (any color), seeded and minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon dark rum
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Shrimp

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Lychee Martini

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Makes 2 drinks

Ingredients

• Ice
• 3 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce dry vermouth
• 1/3 cup lychee juice, reserved from can
• 1 can lychee fruit

Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip with Potato Chips and Crudite

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 4 bacon strips, chopped
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 pounds yellow onions, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 small shallots, thinly sliced into rings

For serving: potato chips, celery, carrots, or other raw vegetables

Callaloo

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Makes 6 servings as a side dish

Ingredients

• 2 pounds callaloo
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 whole scallions, chopped
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup water

Honey-Glazed Wings

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

Potato Skins

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Makes 12 potato skins

Ingredients

• 6 large russet potatoes (about 3 1/2 pounds)
• 6 slices bacon
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped chives

Cape Cod and Collins Jiggle Shots

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Makes thirty-two 2-ounce shots

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups lemonade
• 1 1/2 cups pure cranberry juice (no sugar added)
• 2 envelopes gelatin
• 2 1/4 cups simple syrup, hot
• 2 cups vodka, divided
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 32 (3-ounce) disposable plastic cups

Quick Fried Chicken

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 quart buttermilk or milk
• 2 tablespoons Tabasco or other hot sauce
• 1 3- to 3 1/2- pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces and each breast cut in half again (reserve the neck, back, and wing tips for another purpose)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus a little more for sprinkling
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups peanut oil, vegetable oil, bacon fat, or lard