From: Martha Stewart on Wed, Nov 10 2010 9:20 AM

Thinly sliced and grilled, this chicken dish is perfect for a light meal. Serve it with an arugula salad. This recipe was also featured on "Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn."

From: Martha Stewart on Wed, Nov 10 2010 9:20 AM

Fresh lemon juice gives this fluffy polenta cake from Nigella Lawson’s "Nigella Kitchen" cookbook its light, tangy flavor. Photo credit: Lis Parsons

From: Martha Stewart on Wed, Nov 10 2010 9:19 AM

Store-bought Italian ices take a lot of legwork out of this dish. To loosen the ices and easily turn them out into bowls, dip the containers in warm water first. Once they’re free from their containers, spoon the raspberry sauce and fresh berries over the top. This recipe was also featured on "M...

From: Martha Stewart on Wed, Nov 10 2010 9:19 AM

This traditional Scandinavian spiced wine drink from Lotta Jansdotter’s "Handmade Living" is perfect for holiday parties or cold-weather gatherings of any kind.

From: Martha Stewart on Wed, Nov 10 2010 9:19 AM

Stocking your pantry with ginger and garlic will enable you to make many recipes with Asian flavors.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

From: Martha Stewart on Wed, Nov 10 2010 9:19 AM

This side is easy enough to make for the holidays or any night of the week. It goes well with tofu, steamed fish, or meatloaf.

From: Martha Stewart on Wed, Nov 10 2010 9:18 AM

If you can’t find mache (lamb's lettuce), you can substitute endive leaves. This recipe was also featured on "Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn."

From: Martha Stewart on Wed, Nov 10 2010 9:18 AM

A hearty mixture of ground sirloin, pork, and veal form the base of this family recipe for Swedish meatballs from designer Lars Bolander.

From: Martha Stewart on Sun, Nov 07 2010 9:16 AM

These cute critters will delight children of all ages — try inviting the kids into the kitchen to lend a helping hand during baking.This recipe was prepared on "The Martha Stewart Show" and appears on the Martha Stewart Makes Cookies App for iPad.

From: Martha Stewart on Sun, Nov 07 2010 9:16 AM

These cute critters will delight children of all ages — try inviting the kids into the kitchen to lend a helping hand during baking.This recipe was prepared on "The Martha Stewart Show" and appears on the Martha Stewart Makes Cookies App for iPad.

From: Martha Stewart on Sun, Nov 07 2010 9:15 AM

Here is one snowball everyone will want to catch — a pair of domed coconut cookies filled back to back with vanilla buttercream. The recipe doubles easily, should you need to make enough for a whole gang of gourmands. This recipe was prepared on "The Martha Stewart Show" and appears on the...

From: Martha Stewart on Thu, Nov 04 2010 10:19 AM

Keep a few staples in your pantry to make dinner on nights when you’re not going to get to the grocery store. From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

From: Martha Stewart on Thu, Nov 04 2010 10:18 AM

Vinaigrettes aren’t just for salads: Use this tomato-based mix from chef Michel Roux's "Sauces" cookbook as a light pasta topping. Also Try: Classic Vinaigrette, Roquefort Vinaigrette

From: Martha Stewart on Thu, Nov 04 2010 10:18 AM

Serve this home-style version of kung pao chicken and peanuts with a side of steamed white rice. If you’re feeding a large crowd, stir-fry an additional batch instead of making one large serving at once; overcrowding the pan won't allow the ingredients to cook properly. From the book "Mad H...

From: Martha Stewart on Thu, Nov 04 2010 10:18 AM

This dish is full of ingredients that you can store in your pantry, such as noodles, soy sauce, and tahini (sesame paste). After you toss the cool noodles in the creamy sauce, drizzle them with Chinese chili oil to add a little kick to this simple side dish.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda...

From: Martha Stewart on Thu, Nov 04 2010 10:18 AM

This simple, flavorful vinaigrette from chef Michel Roux’s "Sauces" cookbook will quickly become your go-to salad dressing. Also Try: Roquefort Vinaigrette, Tomato Vinaigrette

From: Martha Stewart on Thu, Nov 04 2010 10:17 AM

Tangy Roquefort blue cheese makes this smooth vinaigrette from chef Michel Roux’s "Sauces" cookbook the perfect complement to warm green beans. Also Try: Classic Vinaigrette, Tomato Vinaigrette

From: Martha Stewart on Thu, Nov 04 2010 10:16 AM

Traditional hollandaise blends with blood orange juice to create a sweet, citrusy topping for cooked vegetables in this recipe from chef Michel Roux’s "Sauces" cookbook. Also Try: Classic Hollandaise Sauce, Hollandaise with Mustard and Horseradish

From: Martha Stewart on Thu, Nov 04 2010 10:15 AM

The addition of spicy mustard and horseradish make this hollandaise from chef Michel Roux’s "Sauces" cookbook a perfect compliment to broiled fish dishes. Also Try: Classic Hollandaise Sauce, Maltaise Sauce

From: Martha Stewart on Thu, Nov 04 2010 10:15 AM

This basic hollandaise from chef Michel Roux’s "Sauces" cookbook is a rich and creamy topping for classic breakfast dishes like eggs Benedict. Also Try: Hollandaise with Mustard and Horseradish, Maltaise Sauce