Timeless Recipes From Martha Stewart’s Cookbooks

For more than 40 years, Martha Stewart has been inspiring home cooks with dishes that are classic, elegant, and timeless. Through her magazines, television, and more than 100 cookbooks, she has shared recipes that are easy to follow and blend traditional techniques with innovative ideas. From simple salads, one-pan pastas, to elaborate roasts, all her recipes have a unique charm. Moreover, her dishes suit every occasion — from a simple weeknight dinner to a special celebration.

Whether you want to try a new dish, learn a new cooking technique, or simply want a delicious and well-explained recipe, you can rely on Martha Stewart’s cookbook favorites.

Soups

Martha Stewart has made a variety of soups that are nourishing as well as comforting. You can either have them as starters before your main course, or simply have them as a meal on their own (since some of these are so filling).

Slow-Cooker Tom Kha Gai

Layered with comforting flavors, this Tom Kha Gai soup is just right for cool evenings when you are craving some warmth. The soup is made with ingredients like coconut, lemongrass, ginger, and tender chicken thighs. You can make this vibrant and mildly spicy soup on the stovetop in just under an hour. On the other hand, you can also use a slow-cooker to bring out the depth of each ingredient and cook the chicken to perfection.

Instant Pot Vietnamese-Style Chicken Soup

This Vietnamese chicken soup is extra brothy. It comes together in less than an hour in an Instant Pot. All you need to do is throw in together tender chicken, herbs, and just enough spice, according to personal preferences. The result is a quick and nourishing soup that is pleasantly aromatic and gently seasoned.

Minestrone with Pesto

This hearty Italian vegetable soup is made using beans, potatoes, zucchini, and prosciutto ends, along with greens of your choice. All of these are simmered slowly for the perfect taste. Additionally, a spoonful of fresh basil pesto will give this dish an aromatic and vibrant flavor.

Appetizers

Whether it is a refreshing salad or spicy buffalo wings, appetizers in Martha’s kitchen are all about freshness and comfort. These dishes can set the tone for joyful gatherings and even everyday meals and snacks.

Sweet Potato, Celery & Apple Salad

This easy-to-make salad is a classic Martha recipe. It may look simple on the surface, but it is so refined that you can include it in a dinner party menu. All you need are a few simple ingredients like raw sweet potatoes, apples, celery, and a simple vinaigrette. The salad transforms these ingredients into a colorful and flavorful dish that your guests will enjoy.

Baked Sriracha Buffalo Wings

Without the fuss of frying, these Buffalo Wings have just the right amount of spiciness and crunch. The recipes call for baking the wings until they are sufficiently crispy. Then, simply toss them in a spicy and tangy glaze. Whether you’re hosting a small family gathering or a get-together featuring a large group of friends, this appetizer will become an instant favorite.

Blistered Padron Peppers with Sea Salt

The recipe for these stir-fried padron peppers is incredibly simple and takes just under 10 minutes of your time. All you need to do is quickly fry padron peppers in a hot pan until they look a bit blistered. Finish off by sprinkling a dash of sea salt all over.

Mini Asian Meatballs in Lettuce Cups

These delightful and bite-sized treats are quite easy to assemble. Fresh lettuce leaves are wrapped around juicy meatballs to bring together savory flavors with a bit of crunchiness. You can have these as snacks as well as appetizers for any meal.

Main Course

Inspired by home-cooked meals, the main courses in Martha Stewart’s cookbooks combine comfort and tradition, making them reliable and satisfying. These dishes have been crafted with care to bring everyone together and share a lovely meal.

One-pan Pasta

The recipe for this pasta is famous for a reason: you don’t need to use more than one pan. Besides, you don’t have to make the sauce separately, since it is made automatically in just 10 minutes. The ingredients list includes staples that you will definitely have in your kitchen cabinet: linguine, grape tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, extra-virgin olive oil, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Slow-Cooker Italian-Braised Pork

The versatility of this slow-cooked braised pork is undeniable. You can serve this succulent, fall-apart pork over anything, like creamy polenta, pasta, or couscous.

Instant Pot Beef Stew With Dijon and Tomato

Perfect for colder days, this stew combines chunks of beef with vegetables and a tangy Dijon mustard-tomato base. Cooking it in the Instant Pot means you get the depth of flavor of a slow-cooked stew in a fraction of the time, making it as convenient as it is hearty.

Roast Chicken

This roast chicken is one of the most popular cookbook favorites from Martha Stewart. She regularly shares the recipe on her Facebook page. The technique is simple yet elegant. It ensures that you get golden, crispy roast chicken, which is still juicy, making it perfect for family dinners as well as celebratory meals.

Desserts

Ending a meal with something sweet is a tradition in many homes, and Martha Stewart’s desserts are often simple enough to make without stress, letting you enjoy the process of baking.

Pineapple-Banana Upside-Down Cake

This classic treat is a popular favorite from Martha’s cookbooks. She has reinvented this traditional dessert by mixing mashed bananas into the cake batter. The result is an extra-sweet and fluffy cake.

Peanut-Butter Cookie Cups

These chewy cookie cups may look like they are made from standard cookie dough. But this recipe calls for ingredients like buttermilk and natural peanut butter, which gives the essential Martha twist to this beloved dessert. Besides, you can make your own version too, like Rose Reisman does here.