The dishes that get requested more than the main. Roasted vegetables with real color, potatoes done several ways, and grains that are not an afterthought.
Martha Stewart saffron aioli is an easy, no cook sauce where golden threads steep in warm water. Garlic, egg yolks, Dijon mustard, and olive oil join the saffron in a mortar and pestle. It pairs with grilled summer fish and roasted vegetables for a quick dinner party. Crusty bread and roasted potatoes turn into something …
Martha Stewart Potato, Zucchini, and Tomato Gratin is easy to build: mandoline-thin Yukon golds, zucchini, and ripe tomatoes layered with garlic and olive oil. Cheddar and fresh thyme turn it golden for a summer side next to grilled chicken or lamb. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a green salad for a lighter …
Martha Stewart shallot vinaigrette is a quick, no cook dressing where champagne vinegar takes the place of red wine. Whisked with Dijon mustard, minced shallot, and olive oil, it pulls together in five minutes for any weeknight salad or summer side. Drizzle it over roasted beets, mixed greens with goat cheese, or any salad that …
Martha Stewart vegetable stock starts with an easy browning step most recipes skip, building flavor from onion, celery, carrots, and garlic in olive oil. She simmers it with fresh basil, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves for a make ahead base for fall soups and risotto. Freeze it in two cup portions for up to three …
Martha Stewart Yorkshire Pudding, make ahead with a 4-hour batter rest, puffs tall and golden in hot beef drippings from a standing rib roast. Eggs, milk, and flour come together in five minutes, then Sunday dinner or a holiday roast does the rest. Serve it warm alongside prime rib for Christmas or any big roast …
Martha Stewart Skillet Paprika Potatoes, easy and smoky, owe their kick to pimentón, the smoked paprika that turns baby potatoes into a cozy weeknight side. Boil, crisp in cast-iron with olive oil and scallions, and dinner is on the table in 40 minutes. These golden potatoes go alongside grilled steak, roast chicken, or pork chops …
Martha Stewart rhubarb syrup starts with a quick vanilla bean trick that most 15 minute recipes skip. She splits a whole pod into the pot with fresh spring rhubarb and sugar. Three minutes later you have a bright pink batch for cocktails, lemonade, and weekend brunch. Pour it over vanilla ice cream, add it to …
Martha Stewart Three-Ingredient Marinara, quick enough for any weeknight, starts with canned whole tomatoes pureed smooth with olive oil and garlic. Simmer it in one skillet and spoon this easy homemade sauce over spaghetti, pizza dough, or warm bread in 20 minutes. Toss it with pasta and fresh basil for a fast summer dinner, or …
Martha Stewart Tomato-Beet Salad is an easy summer side built on roasted beets and ripe heirloom tomatoes piled on a platter with halved cherry tomatoes. Crumbled feta, fresh cilantro, and a pour of olive oil turn seven ingredients into a bright barbecue companion. Pile it alongside grilled steak or chicken for a family dinner side …
Martha Stewart vegetable tian is an easy summer side that looks like hours of work, but it is just three steps and a hot oven. Sliced zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, and plum tomatoes overlap in a garlic-rubbed dish, roasted golden with fresh herbs and olive oil. Serve this Provençal showpiece next to grilled lamb or …