From: Martha Stewart on Mon, Jan 24 2011 9:53 PM

Treat your family to rich, hearty baked lasagna with this classic Italian recipe from Brucie chef Zahra Tangorra.

From: Martha Stewart on Mon, Jan 24 2011 9:52 PM

Green tomatillo tomatoes add fresh flavor to these crispy tostados, layered with spicy chicken, flavorful cabbage-pepper slaw, and smooth refried black beans.

From: Martha Stewart on Fri, Jan 21 2011 9:53 PM

Serve this tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with bread, polenta, or sauteed Swiss chard. You can also present it as a "sauce" by shredding the meat, mixing it with the leftover tomatoes from the pan, and tossing with pasta. From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

From: Martha Stewart on Fri, Jan 21 2011 9:53 PM

This fiery pasta recipe from La Petite Maison chef Alain Allegretti gets its heat from the serrano pepper, a small chile that is about twice as hot as a jalapeno.

From: Martha Stewart on Fri, Jan 21 2011 9:53 PM

Shrimp is doused with pastis, a sweet, licorice-flavored French liqueur, and ignited in this showstopping recipe from La Petite Maison chef Alain Allegretti.

From: Martha Stewart on Fri, Jan 21 2011 9:52 PM

Finely cut squid and shrimp give this elegant dish from Australian chef Mark Best of Marque restaurant its risotto-like texture, while a garnish of curry leaves adds some flavorful spice.

From: Martha Stewart on Fri, Jan 21 2011 9:52 PM

This old-fashioned cake is traditionally made in a cast-iron skillet, but if you don’t have one, you can substitute a 9- or 10-inch cake pan.From the book "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).

From: Martha Stewart on Fri, Jan 21 2011 9:51 PM

Zesty pickled beets and fresh radishes sit atop a ring of creamy goat cheese in this colorful salad from Australian chef Peter Gilmore of Quay restaurant. Eat as a light and flavorful lunch, or serve as a sophisticated first course at your next dinner party.

From: Martha Stewart on Fri, Jan 21 2011 9:51 PM

A little bit of steam ensures that you’ll never have an under- or overcooked egg white again. From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

From: Martha Stewart on Fri, Jan 21 2011 9:50 PM

This simple recipe for delicious minestrone soup was adapted from the September 2006 issue of Martha Stewart Living and is part of the Kirkland Signature Martha Stewart product line, available at Costco.

From: Martha Stewart on Sat, Jan 15 2011 9:49 PM

Balance the spicy flavor of the chickpeas with a cooling cucumber yogurt salad. From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

From: Martha Stewart on Sat, Jan 15 2011 9:49 PM

Lassi is a yogurt-based drink that’s very popular in India. Many possible combinations of fruits and spices can flavor this refreshing beverage.

From: Martha Stewart on Sat, Jan 15 2011 9:49 PM

This cool yogurt salad, known as raita, is used to offset some of the heat from spicier dishes. From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

From: Martha Stewart on Sat, Jan 15 2011 9:49 PM

Sauteed with a blend of Indian spices, plain cauliflower becomes exotic.

From: Martha Stewart on Sun, Jan 09 2011 9:48 PM

Sweet, smoky paprika meets the mellow richness of roasted garlic in these perfectly spiced birds. Roasting the chickens at a lower temperature than most achieves a crisp skin without burning the paprika.

From: Martha Stewart on Sun, Jan 09 2011 9:47 PM

A classic recipe for oysters, said to be "as rich as Rockefeller," gets an update from chef Alex Guarnaschelli, Food Network host and executive chef at The Darby.

From: Martha Stewart on Sun, Jan 09 2011 9:47 PM

Kick up the classic combination of chicken, rosemary, and potatoes ever so slightly. The bird is rubbed with butter, salt, and — the secret ingredient -- cornstarch. It’s the key to the crunchy-crisp goodness of the skin. The potatoes, tossed with olive oil, develop a pale-golden crust whi...

From: Martha Stewart on Tue, Dec 28 2010 9:49 PM

For a fanciful holiday dessert that’s guaranteed to impress, try these beautiful but easy-to-make peach-shaped cakes from Rosetta Costantino's "My Calabria" cookbook.

From: Martha Stewart on Tue, Dec 28 2010 9:45 PM

Layers of phyllo dough form the base of this buttery, nut-filled treat from "The Martha Stewart Show" chef Thomas Joseph.

From: Martha Stewart on Tue, Dec 28 2010 9:43 PM

This moist and boozy cake from food writer Melissa Clark’s "In the Kitchen with a Good Appetite" cookbook is lighter and sweeter than traditional fruitcake, with a smoother texture.