Broccolini looks like baby broccoli, but it's actually a natural hybrid of broccoli and Chinese kale. (If you can't find it, broccoli rabe can be used...
Sweet potatoes are more versatile than you might gather from the holiday-only treatment many people give them. Looking for an unexpected twist? Try lime...
This mixture of apples, nuts, and wine is eaten at the Passover seder. Kosher wine is generally sweeter than other red wines and is an essential part of...
This recipefor canned tomatoes provides an ideal way to enjoy the taste of peak-of-the-season tomatoes once summer is gone. The tomatoes are peeled, seeded,...
Stone-ground grits ensure nicely textured (never mushy!) results. Here, they're simmered with chicken broth until thick and creamy and finished with butter...
When crisping potatoes, it's important not to crowd the pan, so you may need to cook them in two batches. If so, for the second batch, return the heat...
Bright-hued sweet vegetable pickles are a welcome change from typical sandwich toppers. Bread-and-butters are tart, sweet, and slightly addictive-making...
This is a genius technique in which you slowly cook garlic in oil and herbs. Use it to make Martha's Roasted-Garlic Toast with Tomato, Spaghetti alle Vongole,...
This recipe puts a new twist on our economical dressing-in-a-jar idea. Whip up a tangy marinade using the bit of mustard at the bottom of a jar. (We chose...
Spring is the best time to take advantage of the subtle, grassy taste of fresh asparagus. Once steamed, it goes well with eggs, ham, and cheese, or even...
Try this version of mashed potatoes as an easy and aromatic adaptation of the holiday classic.For stiffer mashed potatoes, use only 1 cup milk or cream;...
Garlicky, buttery sauteed Brussels sprouts are brightened with fresh lemon juice and finished with toasted walnuts in this tasty Thanksgiving side dish....
It's easy to liven up your favorite vegetables with a tangy dressing or a splash of vinegar or fruit juice. Here, balsamic vinegar is tossed with roasted...
The amber-colored Calimyrna, from California, is most common fig grown in the United States. This is the kind we've used in our recipe. Black Mission figs,...