Cook the Book: 'The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The Original Classics'
This week's Cook the Book is The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The Original Classics. Having worked at Martha Stewart Living magazine for a number of years in my preSerious Eats days, I know firsthand the amount of exacting work that went into creating, testing, and editing these recipes, many of which are from Living magazine's articles throughout the years. They've been the source of a number of delicious meals and treats I've made for myself and others over the years. I might also add that the recipes here are not only a pleasure to cook from but reside in a book that features some wonderful art direction—with elegant typefaces and beautiful and helpful photos. As always, we'll be highlighting some choice recipes from this cookbook this week.
And, as always, we'll be giving away five (5) copies of the book. All you have to do is tell us, in the comments here, if you've ever cooked from a Martha recipe and, if so, what.
Five winners will be chosen at random from among the commenters, and the comments will remain open until Monday, December 24 at noon. The standard Serious Eats contest rules apply.

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I've always found Martha's recipes to work well, and assume they're always well tested.
srhcb at 2:02PM on 12/17/07
I think I made a batch of cookies that she once described on her show. I was sorry to hear that her mother, a fixture on her earlier syndicated show, recently passed away.
DaveFaris at 2:06PM on 12/17/07
I've made more than a couple successful recipes from Martha Stewart's "Everyday" half-size magazines. I especially recommend her recipe for turkey meatballs with bocconcini mozzarella. Seriously good times.
tartetatin at 2:06PM on 12/17/07
yes, baked fruit of some sort many years ago.
EmilySC at 2:10PM on 12/17/07
Martha Stewart's macaroni and cheese recipe is wonderful. It features lots of grated gruyere which makes it especially delicious. But, I've found that the recipe is more than just great ingredients - it's a great method, as well.
Ande at 2:10PM on 12/17/07
I've made the low fat pumpkin muffins, and they're great! I recently saw a recipe for an autumn vegetable inspired pizza with ricotta cheese and I'm thinking of making that next.
beegoode at 2:16PM on 12/17/07
I haven't... yet.
ScienceandtheCity at 2:16PM on 12/17/07
Pierogi
schnitzel at 2:20PM on 12/17/07
yes! i made her new york crumb cake recipe from her BAKING cookbook. never baked with that much butter but of course was delicious!
bianca34dw at 2:21PM on 12/17/07
Oh gosh, I use her recipes all the time! Just today I pulled out my Dec '05 issue for reference on "making rolled cookies". Tis the season! Let the good times roll..... ; )
34ella at 2:25PM on 12/17/07
I think I made a galette or couronne in one of her baking books...Certainly some kind of cookie.
Christina at 2:25PM on 12/17/07
Nope. Never.
KarynMC at 2:26PM on 12/17/07
nothing yet....
meesh430 at 2:31PM on 12/17/07
Not yet
Tenbucc2 at 2:32PM on 12/17/07
i've made some delicious butternut squash soup, and also butternut squash fries.
j at 2:34PM on 12/17/07
no,
never.
would.
sounds good.
intheyearofthepig at 2:35PM on 12/17/07
the crumb cake is fantastic
i8alot at 2:35PM on 12/17/07
I've never made a "Martha Stewart" recipe per se, but I have made several recipes from Everyday Food (both the magazine and TV show) which are Martha Stewart productions, so that counts...right?
digitalburro at 2:35PM on 12/17/07
Not yet.
sjwoodin at 2:38PM on 12/17/07
spiced nuts, they were very good.
Koren at 2:38PM on 12/17/07
never have...will hopefully give that mac and cheese recipe a run soon, though
zach272 at 2:39PM on 12/17/07
I helped my husband make his first pie for Thanksgiving--apple pie with crumb crust from the baking handbook.
squiggle at 2:40PM on 12/17/07
I made Martha Stewart's Roasted Fall Vegetable and Ricotta Pizza and it was divine! I especially liked that the roasted vegetable recipe made twice the amount required to make the pizza. The extra veggies made a great snack while waiting for the pizza to cook! Great fall recipe!
laur_uic at 2:42PM on 12/17/07
i've made a ton of her recipes. i think they are fantastic for weeknight meals because they are always so simple.
my favorite is this chicken and lima bean stew that is extremely easy to make and very flavorful (probably because it uses about a half a bottle of worcestire - not gonna spell check that word).
ceforrester at 2:45PM on 12/17/07
I haven't used any of her recipes yet, but would love to have the new book. I have watched her show and think her recipes all make sense...not far out...
elaine nan at 2:45PM on 12/17/07
One of my favorite Martha Stewart recipes is the Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake. I'm also a fan of her Cheddar Cheese pie crust. Yum Yum!
Erin at 2:45PM on 12/17/07
No, but that Mac & Cheese recipe sounds delicious.
stlwaters at 2:46PM on 12/17/07
Sugar Cookies.
daveg227 at 2:48PM on 12/17/07
Cooked her turkey recipe for Thanksgiving one year. Very good.
thotfulspot at 2:49PM on 12/17/07
I made a wonderful chocolate cake topped with fluffy white 7-minute frosting for a birthday several months back. It came out perfectly and the frosting has become my "go to" recipe ever since.
Kerri at 2:51PM on 12/17/07
A fantastic braised chicken.
Fiksu at 2:53PM on 12/17/07
many of her cookies...earl grey shortbread, cream cheese walnut cookies.. her christmas cookie magazine is fantastic!
mesohuangry at 2:54PM on 12/17/07
I have never cooked from a Martha recipe but would love to try!
KAS423 at 2:57PM on 12/17/07
i've made a few from the everyday mag. but my wife i believe has made some of the baked goods.
feep at 2:57PM on 12/17/07
You know, I've always like Martha but can't think of a recipe of hers I've ever made. That should change! I think I'll start with a few of the above suggestions...
woodenspoon at 3:03PM on 12/17/07
All sorts of things - especially from her comfort food book. I will say though - I love Martha a lot, but the perfect chocolate cake totally wasn't. But other than that, everything I've made of hers has worked out really well.
Peasantwench at 3:03PM on 12/17/07
Martha is one of my fav recipe sources! Love her marinated flank steak, fettucini alfredo, spaghetti alla carbonara, sour cherry pie, blueberry pie, and more appetizers than I can name!
bobcatsteph3 at 3:06PM on 12/17/07
Never made a Martha recipe before--though if what you say about her mac 'n cheese is true, I definitely need to give her a shot!
bettyjoan at 3:09PM on 12/17/07
I do not remember, but I'd really like a copy of the book. Thanks!
jamike at 3:15PM on 12/17/07
I have not yet made a Martha recipe, BUT... A good friend of mine was on Martha's legal team and she baked him fresh cookies and made lemonade. This isn't to say I haven't wanted to make a Martha recipe, but back when I did most of my Martha reading I was still afraid to bake. I have destroyed the fear.
Stufsocker at 3:16PM on 12/17/07
No, but with her cookbook I could get started...
tech9803 at 3:17PM on 12/17/07
yes, i made excellent chunky walnut and chip cookies from a recipe on her website.
Michele811 at 3:17PM on 12/17/07
I've never cooked from a Martha recipe! I love her presentations, though, and I keep buying copies of Everyday Food without actually using them.
janjan at 3:19PM on 12/17/07
her sugar cookies are great.
kylad at 3:19PM on 12/17/07
I used her sugar cookie recipe for cut outs yesterday!
mepolo at 3:19PM on 12/17/07
i'm about to make her lime melt-away cookies for christmas in a few days. i've never made them before but am excited to see how they turn out.
earlybirdkate at 3:20PM on 12/17/07
Not yet, but I'd like to try.
cjstephens at 3:31PM on 12/17/07
I made some great spiced nuts- got the recipe from the martha stewart website- they were a bit hit!
jessilene at 3:40PM on 12/17/07
never made anything of martha's... but would sure like to try! cookbook me, please! :)
mh330 at 3:49PM on 12/17/07
Lots...not ashamed to admit. She's got great recipes. My all-time favorite (know it by heart) is her simple tomato soup. SO yummy and a perfect way to use up all your extra summer tomatoes...
Mmmmmmm....summer....
sheldel at 4:03PM on 12/17/07
Hopefully, this book will make that a reality.
jtennantwise at 4:12PM on 12/17/07
Love Martha, haven't ever gotten a chance to try out her recipes. Would love the opportunity!
christianne at 4:12PM on 12/17/07
I've used a recipe from her magazine for sweet potatoes roasted with butter and maple syrup twice, but sung its praises often. It also turned me to the wonders of real maple syrup.
segalbraith at 4:14PM on 12/17/07
a long time ago, some sort of tomato sauce. i think it was good.
gidget at 4:16PM on 12/17/07
I haven't yet, but various things have looked tempting.
icecreamsandwich at 4:21PM on 12/17/07
I've never made any Martha Stewart recipes.
rffoodie at 4:22PM on 12/17/07
Sure - I made her "Jailhouse Rock Candy".
Just kidding. Actually I don't have any of her books yet -and I will make one of her recipes if I win a book!
topdog at 4:23PM on 12/17/07
i havent actually made anything of hers yet
zekks at 4:30PM on 12/17/07
I've saved up a bunch of those little perforated recipe cards from her magazine, but I don't think I've used a one.
Tactful_Cactus at 4:37PM on 12/17/07
chewy, chocolate gingerbread cookies. Great, making a batch tomorrow.
Annek at 4:39PM on 12/17/07
At the holidays, I've made her preserves and chutneys to give as gifts to other people. They turn out quite nicely!
jenberger at 4:47PM on 12/17/07
I love her fried chicken recipe!
wisekaren at 4:48PM on 12/17/07
Yes, Boston Cream Pie from her website - came out great.
karen r at 4:53PM on 12/17/07
No, but I could start.
ricedream24 at 4:56PM on 12/17/07
never have
leegwebb at 4:59PM on 12/17/07
I haven't yet but promise to if I win the book, and I'll even write about it here!
NSW at 5:02PM on 12/17/07
Nothing yet, but I'll start if I win this book! :)
PoignantTuna at 5:03PM on 12/17/07
I have watched Martha Stewart on TV and have read several issues of her magazine (my mom has a subscription), but I have yet to try a Martha Stewart recipe, unless I already have and didn't realize it.
misseditor at 5:06PM on 12/17/07
Her chocolate chip cookies, and a fruit-crisp sort of thing.
LiveToEat at 5:15PM on 12/17/07
her Everyday Food recipes rock.
I use her pudding recipe; it is delicious!
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/vanilla-or-chocolate-pudding?lnc=5a79cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&rsc=recipecontent_food
essny at 5:15PM on 12/17/07
I have made numerous baked goodies from her baking book and they always come out perfectly. Baking recipes are the only 'Martha' I have ever done, so I have this on my wish list! ...
AimDM at 5:16PM on 12/17/07
No, but I've made recipes like hers. I always find her recipes to be slight variations on recipes I have in cookbooks I already own. She's good for ideas, though.
amyscoop at 5:16PM on 12/17/07
I've made her ricotta cheesecake once and it turned out quite well. It reminded me of a cake my grandmother used to make.
Natalie at 5:19PM on 12/17/07
never have but definately would if i were to win this book :)
jennifer57 at 5:31PM on 12/17/07
Yes, citrus shortbread cookies. They were wonderful.
KimberlyMcK at 5:32PM on 12/17/07
Just this weekend I made baked farfalla with sausage. My husband responded with an enthusiastic, "This is *good*, Hon!" and said it was probably the best pasta I've ever made! It was quite tasty, I must say.
howelle at 5:32PM on 12/17/07
Almond Crescents for the Christmas cookie extravaganza.
agardener at 5:33PM on 12/17/07
her coconut macaroons, which are a snap to make and delicious. also, her honey roasted figs, totally addictive.
mightypow at 5:40PM on 12/17/07
I've made stuff from Everyday Food. Her mustard/fennel/celery seed encrusted pork loin stands out as a favorite.
cam00023 at 5:49PM on 12/17/07
I'm not a baker, but I attempted to make a plum tart, turned out mediocre under my unskilled hands.
foodiegirl at 5:59PM on 12/17/07
I have never cooked from one of her recipes
pcrackenhead at 6:09PM on 12/17/07
My first attempt at a pork tenderloin roast was Martha's sage- and garlic-rubbed version, and it turned out beautifully. I love the four-dish dinner recipe cards in every Living magazine; I've got probably four years worth saved in a binder.
meganisu at 6:37PM on 12/17/07
I must admit that I've never cooked from one of her recipes, but if I win the book...
Vincci at 6:55PM on 12/17/07
I made her sweet potato pie with a graham cracker crust. It was terrific.
beltie at 6:55PM on 12/17/07
Because my freinds and family always enjoyed the apple and dried cherry pies I make, I decided to try Marhta Stewart's Pear and Dried Cherry pie recipe last year. It was quite good and remains among my repeatable successes.
LindaY at 7:22PM on 12/17/07
cupcakes, for my grandmother's birthday party
bibliothecaire at 7:36PM on 12/17/07
Cookies! I love Martha.
espeedy123 at 7:40PM on 12/17/07
I got my caeser salad recipe out of a Martha Stewart Living magazine. You make it right at the table - the dressing from scratch - and it's always a big crowd pleaser.
zuzupetals at 7:43PM on 12/17/07
I haven't yet, but I loved looking through my friend's copy of one of her books
pacgirl44 at 7:51PM on 12/17/07
Not a thing (yet) - one of those shows where it all seems like a good idea, but... all the measuring. I need to give her recipes another go!
pookywookyster at 7:55PM on 12/17/07
I must have because I look at her website all the time, but I can't recall anything in particular.
churchka at 8:04PM on 12/17/07
I used to work at Marthe Stewart Living here in Chelsea NYC and so have cooked more of her recipes than I can list here.
They all tend to be well tested and none of them make it into an MS-branded publication of any sort unless they're solid, reliable successes.
The descriptions, even for the more ambitious/complex recipes are always clear, and as I said, the recipes are always reliable.
My favorite of all time is her "underpaid, no benefits-having, soon to be suffering a nervous breakdown assistant" flambe.
slloyddouglass at 8:06PM on 12/17/07
Um, I am one of the Daring Bakers who had the "pleasure" of making the infamous Martha Stewart Deepest Darkest Crepe Cake from Hell! On a good note, I love the refridge cookies from her Baking Handbook and make them often.
breadchick at 8:07PM on 12/17/07
So many. I am a huge fan of her recipes as the recipes always work! and are delicious. Onion Tart with Smoky Bacon, Muffuletta, Spring Cake (?) decorated with the marzipan vegetables on a bed of crumbled Oreo's (I go way back)... but my favorite was her recent recipe for Latke's (the ones with a shot of beer). I made them this year and they were perfection from the first to the last. No need to ever look for another latke recipe!
Salt and Pepper at 8:22PM on 12/17/07
not yet
vixita at 8:29PM on 12/17/07
i haven't, which now that i think about it find strange cause i love simple recipes...
anado at 8:29PM on 12/17/07
No, not yet. Her ingredients always intimidate me.
jeejouis at 8:35PM on 12/17/07
Can't remember if I have or not...
windjunkie at 8:37PM on 12/17/07
I've made so many Martha Stewart recipes, I cannot remember them all. The wonderful things about Martha is that she knows all the great chefs. What was wonderrful about her old show was that she introduced us to so many of greats and their recipes. Some of what I've cooked, Martha-wise: her macaroni and cheese, mini-meat loaves (amazing), cod cakes (requested by all my friends), her turkey (twice), turkey burgers, southwestern burgers, many hors d'oeuvres from her hors d'oeuvres book, a slew of cookies, rugelach.....and on and on and on....
susie5 at 8:45PM on 12/17/07
I made her Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies....Wow! Not only did they turn out perfectly and taste absolutely delicious, but they looked just like they did on the show. Everyone who had one was impressed; they made me look like a real professional baker. I also made her Sweet Potato Biscuits at Thanksgiving and these were also a big hit. I have more of her recipes saved that I've been inspired by occasionally from her show, but have yet to try them.
Jeana at 9:09PM on 12/17/07
I never thought about it before, but I don't think I've ever tried one of her recipes. I'm searching for some now...
jessie at 9:14PM on 12/17/07
i subscribe to everyday food and have made various recipes over the years. my favorite was a stir fry of bacon, corn, and scallions that is so simple and delish that i make it constantly during corn season.
cybercita at 9:23PM on 12/17/07
I use her recipes all the time. I started out using my stepmother's copy of her Entertaining Book and also one of her first Every day ones. Now I use recipes from her website..her chocolate-cherry.oatmeal toffee cookies are amazing (actual a recipe from a friend of hers).
izzy's mama at 9:23PM on 12/17/07
Her cookies are great.
salty at 9:37PM on 12/17/07
I have made Martha's onion soup recipe from her original Entertaining Book - it is an excellent recipe.
tsegada at 9:38PM on 12/17/07
I never have, but I am excited to try.
JaceNYC at 9:45PM on 12/17/07
I've made her roast chicken and the mac & cheese
cupcup at 9:46PM on 12/17/07
I have made her Lasagne with Spinach and Smoked Ham from her Entertaining cookbook.
SEFB9118 at 9:52PM on 12/17/07
I've made Alexis' Chocolate Chip Cookies, they're crunchy so if you like soft chewy cookies this recipe isn't for you.
ag3208 at 10:36PM on 12/17/07
super easy and amazing chocolate molasses cookies from Everyday Food
maialisa at 10:44PM on 12/17/07
That Mac N Cheese recipe rocks....I would love to have more of her recipes....
Teri at 11:01PM on 12/17/07
I've made many Martha Stewart recipes in my day! Favorites include Beef Wellington, Sloppy Joes, Key Lime Bars, and the one I've been making almost every week for the last couple of months, Chocolate Chip Cookie 101 (I prefer the Thin and Crispy version myself).
ChiefFamilyOfficer at 11:34PM on 12/17/07
I've made her mac n cheese. Fancy that.
gscherr at 11:36PM on 12/17/07
I recently bought her Baking Handbook and her Fudgy Brownies have become my go to recipe. Not to compare them to fast food (but hereI go) they're the closest I've come to the dense chocolate-y-ness of a Pret brownie ("healthy" fast food here in NYC).
LizNYC at 11:37PM on 12/17/07
I have been cooking and baking from her books forever. I have many of them and they are very good. Every once in a while there is a recipe with a problem, but in general she (or actually her staff) does a good job. I am looking forward to her Wedding cake cook book coming out next week.
linda at 11:47PM on 12/17/07
Yes, I've tried a few. I really liked the chive and cheese scones though.
hungrykat at 11:53PM on 12/17/07
I made several of her dessert recipes from her simple chocolate chip cookies to her apple galette... delicious.
sweet posie at 12:13AM on 12/18/07
Garlic bread and Mashed Potatoes.
Afishionado at 12:19AM on 12/18/07
I've got maybe 10 bookmarked, but haven't made any yet...
madball911 at 12:41AM on 12/18/07
I never have, but definitely will soon...that mac and cheese recipe looks excellent.
nokrapt at 1:08AM on 12/18/07
No, but a cookbook should inspire me.
mlcottingham at 1:12AM on 12/18/07
Meatloaf 101 and it was very good!
Scoggdog at 1:13AM on 12/18/07
No, but I have a vivid memory of watching her sling molten hot sugar - with nary a care! - over some vased branches as some sort of presentation. Lady's got spunk, that's for sure.
indiemaven at 1:16AM on 12/18/07
Her Chocolate Chunk cookies and this bacon/brown sugar/mustard appitizer thing.
joshtims at 4:21AM on 12/18/07
chocolate chip cookies
and some lemon cake
joshtims at 4:22AM on 12/18/07
I made her scrambled eggs and they were fantastic . I also made her blueberry scones and quickly had to make more as they went in a flash . YUMMY !
NewEnglandBites at 7:57AM on 12/18/07
I have made her Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies..Wow Chewy & delicious
cupbaker at 8:04AM on 12/18/07
I have her Christmas Cookbook and made homemade marshmallows (wonderful) and sugar cookies with royal icing (delicious and beautiful).
debralu at 8:11AM on 12/18/07
I haven't made one that I know of
xalexx at 8:30AM on 12/18/07
i've made her carrot cake .. it turned out great!
mrsbao at 8:44AM on 12/18/07
Not yet
myntric at 9:04AM on 12/18/07
I've made a few from "Everyday" and like the simple ones she offers.
Pierogi at 9:12AM on 12/18/07
Never! But If I win this book, I will start using some of her recipes!
216amyc at 9:16AM on 12/18/07
I made a cake once. It turned out great!
susanchester at 9:19AM on 12/18/07
I've made her mac and cheese, think it's as good as it gets.
cdziuba at 9:20AM on 12/18/07
I have made the Golden Carrot Soup recipe from her Weddings cookbook and Planner for years - it is AWESOME!! I will not make another carrot soup recipe ever - it is tops there is nothing that could ever compare in my books.
balanese2001 at 9:23AM on 12/18/07
I have made a cheese suffle and it was superior.
cmvitello at 9:30AM on 12/18/07
Never have, but I would like to try!
bethrossi at 9:31AM on 12/18/07
Oh, I've cooked from many many Martha recipes and I'd say that some standouts have been: pea and mint ravioli, a ham, green bean, and fontina frittatta, any of her cookie recipes and, of course, Martha's mac and cheese! Although she's known as being a very precise cook, I find that her recipes are largely about common sense, e.g. paying attention to properly seasoning your food and so forth. Long live Martha!
Holly at 9:31AM on 12/18/07
No, but I would if I won a free book.
danwalk at 9:36AM on 12/18/07
I've made Martha's recipes before--I just can't remember what. But the next thing I'd like to make from her magazine is her recipe for a Jelly Roll. I'm going to use the strawberry jam I made in the summer. I'm very excited.
iheartnitz at 9:38AM on 12/18/07
No I haven't.
MajaMeza79 at 9:40AM on 12/18/07
Not as of yet which is why I would LOVE this cookbook as everything I have seen her make always looks so yummy!
debswild at 9:45AM on 12/18/07
I've made chocolate chip cookies and they are delicious.
adina39 at 9:47AM on 12/18/07
I haven't ever made any because I haven't got a martha cookbook...yet.
gladstone7272 at 9:51AM on 12/18/07
The only Martha recipe I ever used was her marshmallow recipe.
k_d at 9:54AM on 12/18/07
Pate brisee is legendary. The mahogany fried chicken turns out delish!
potchkepix at 9:56AM on 12/18/07
way too many to list all the fruit pies....and many of her cookies..i love martha and this would be a great gift for me
el1717 at 9:57AM on 12/18/07
I have made lots of yummy desserts. I love Martha Stewart!
braysgram at 10:11AM on 12/18/07
Her recipes seem to concentrate more on looks than taste, however I still try her recipes on occassion.
CarolHarrity at 10:11AM on 12/18/07
No
kktwins at 10:15AM on 12/18/07
I've made her caramelized lemon tart...I'm a tad obsessed with Martha.
durberville at 10:18AM on 12/18/07
No I have never but I would love to try her recipes.
CrazyDaisy at 10:21AM on 12/18/07
Never have, but always on the look out for new recipes :)
mozart23 at 10:26AM on 12/18/07
The only recipe I've tried was for carrot cake cookies, and, um... er... no comment.
miamia at 10:30AM on 12/18/07
I don't have any of her cookbooks though Id love one!! I did use one of her turkey recipes last Christmas. It was fabulous!
angelaandmelos at 10:30AM on 12/18/07
nope
hedgehog at 10:33AM on 12/18/07
I made her meatloaf. It is wonderful nice and juicy.
malleycc at 10:37AM on 12/18/07
I have never made anything, but would like to.
slb3334 at 10:42AM on 12/18/07
Never have, but would if I won this.
mhgatti at 10:43AM on 12/18/07
The Hot Crab dip from the Hor d'oeuvres Handbook rocks! I bring it to parties all the time and everyone wants the recipe.
NO_Pam at 10:49AM on 12/18/07
I've only made 1 thing using a Martha Stewart recipe...Light Chicken Parmesan. I served it on a bed of spaghetti. It was wonderful!
dbaxgirl51 at 10:53AM on 12/18/07
Never used Martha.
crashers525 at 10:59AM on 12/18/07
I have never made any of Martha's recipes. :(
tinkerbell5676 at 10:59AM on 12/18/07
I've made her wicked witch cupcaked. They came out so cute and the buttercream was fantastic! =)
pupymnster at 11:07AM on 12/18/07
Never have, but when I get this cook book, I will !
muchcat at 11:12AM on 12/18/07
I have never cooked from a Martha recipe, but I just copied the Mac & Cheese recipe from her book and this site to try as soon as possible.
dallimomma at 11:16AM on 12/18/07
No, I have not.
jkershen at 11:18AM on 12/18/07
yes, I have. I watch her show daily.
I've made some chicken stock she recommends and it is YUM!
aacurtis at 11:19AM on 12/18/07
Not yet, but I'd love to start!
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dansan826 at 11:22AM on 12/18/07
Well, if I win the contest, I will be able to start!
acaudill75 at 11:27AM on 12/18/07
I did make something once, from the "Everyday Food" digest, but it didn't work out very well and truthfully I can't even remember what it was. I do have a few bookmarked holiday issues of the "Living" mag that I keep meaning to cook from. Maybe next year!
BigGUM at 11:30AM on 12/18/07
I made some gorgeous cupcakes and decorated them with icing flowers of all kinds for one of my daughters birthday, sorry I don't remember what they were called exactly. I recently saw a guest on Ms. Stewart's show make marshmallows covered with chocolate and I'm going to try that one next!! Thanks for the contest.
greeeneyedwhwoman at 11:48AM on 12/18/07
No, I've tried one.
greenwolf at 11:48AM on 12/18/07
Martha's pie crust is pretty trusty.
pupilindenial at 12:03PM on 12/18/07
I made a green bean dish once from her "Everyday Food" magazine. It was super-tasty!
amwhiteh at 12:11PM on 12/18/07
I've made some things from the hors d'ouvres book, but mostly I just drool over the gorgeous pictures!
raymomo at 12:12PM on 12/18/07
I've made her Pizza Rustica and it is now the Italian sauage bread that my family eats for Easter. Yum!
steadier571 at 12:34PM on 12/18/07
I've made several recipes from her website and dvds. Most recently I made a mustard and herb crusted chicken, and a beef and barley soup. Her recipes always seem to work, and I have been coveting a Martha Cookbook for some time!
waterreflecting at 12:35PM on 12/18/07
I haven't tried on yet, but I'd be willing to give it a go
bobpfef at 12:40PM on 12/18/07
Not yet. I've only ever used her gardening projects.
maddgiggler at 12:43PM on 12/18/07
I'm a devoted fan of one of her past Halloween recipes... it was called "Shoo-Vampire Soup," and it was a fabulously garlicky potato-leek soup. I make it all the time. That could be why I don't have many friends...
TableForOne at 12:47PM on 12/18/07
No I have never cooked from a Martha Stewart recipe.
drming5k at 12:49PM on 12/18/07
No, I've never cooked a Martha Stewert recipe, but I might someday!
dflstl314 at 1:14PM on 12/18/07
Not yet!
anaheim at 1:14PM on 12/18/07
I made that 4th of July Shortcake that was on the cover of July 2007 issue of Martha Stewart Living. It's a giant shortcake with a filling of strawberries, blueberries, and cream... that poke through stars cut out of the shortcake top. It was delicious.
I also made some hazelnut blondies. Also delicious.
I know I've made some other stuff as well... and I've flagged her beef stew for a cold winter night.
Megs915 at 1:18PM on 12/18/07
Not sure if this counts, but I cook from Everyday Food all the time.
Noodler at 1:24PM on 12/18/07
Hi, I have been a subscriber to the "Martha Stewart Living" Magazine since its' inception. I also own many of her entertaining and holiday books. My husband is the cook in our home. We have not served one of her recipes because our sons are so picky about what they will eat!!!!! One son is now in college and the other son will be in a couple of years. Watch out Martha Stewart, here we come.....Thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
windycindy at 1:25PM on 12/18/07
I baked a crumb cake recipe that was on her tv show many years ago, and I still make the recipe to this day. It is wonderful.
drala625 at 1:28PM on 12/18/07
Never have. But I hope to!
surplusj at 1:33PM on 12/18/07
I never have but will if I win this cookbook! Thank you for the contest!
RobsGirl123 at 1:39PM on 12/18/07
I use her recipes all the time. Most recent was pasnips and brussell sprouts
vibrantfun at 1:44PM on 12/18/07
I haven't yet; but let me win this book and I can guarantee you that I will.
malazz at 1:44PM on 12/18/07
I've made tons of Martha's recipes. I think my favorite one is her pumpkin pie - it was seriously one of the best pies I've ever eaten.
charm city cupcake at 1:49PM on 12/18/07
Thanks for the giveaway. Quite some time ago, I did bake some baked pears that had come out wonderful.
peg42 at 1:56PM on 12/18/07
Made many, but my all-time fav is her Mac & Cheese - pure comfort in a bowl.
gregsmom at 1:56PM on 12/18/07
I baked a Irish Soda Bread from one of her magazines. It was an easy recipe to follow and the results were great.
motwell at 1:57PM on 12/18/07
Potatoe latkes they were ok
sln123 at 2:01PM on 12/18/07
I haven't, but caramelized garlic and shallot pasta sounds good enough that I'd definitely try it.
thebasilqueen at 2:08PM on 12/18/07
I haven't yet had a chance to try anything of hers. I'm liking the look of the caramelized garlic recipe though. One to file away for the very near future :) Not sure if it is one for the kids though...
sarahdlr at 2:10PM on 12/18/07
I would love to say yet but I have not got her cook book yet.
vmkids at 2:10PM on 12/18/07
yes, her mac and cheese recipe is glorious.
Mike5534 at 2:11PM on 12/18/07
nope. though i've been curious about the outcome of her recipes.
ynot4me at 2:11PM on 12/18/07
Not yet...
jamiephoto at 2:12PM on 12/18/07
I haven't used any of her recipes, but this book would help change that!
skalobster11 at 2:13PM on 12/18/07
Never have, but willing to give it a shot.
Dee at 2:21PM on 12/18/07
Not yet. I tried really hard to make her cherry pie, but couldn't find the cherries she called for in my area. I've torn out tons of her recipes, though, and they are in my "gotta try" pile.
Kimberly at 2:22PM on 12/18/07
Almond pound cake -- it was her recipe for wedding cake from the Baking with Julia series on PBS. Totally yummy.
gt6312b at 2:22PM on 12/18/07
sadly i've never had a Martha cookbook. I think it's about time that changed!
elizrm at 2:23PM on 12/18/07
If I can't have Martha's kitchen, I'll take her book!
mar52 at 2:25PM on 12/18/07
I never have, though I remember watching a show where she candied entire halves of grapefruit peels (not just little slices) to use as fruit cups!
jesse mc at 2:26PM on 12/18/07
I've made her rosemary-d leg of lamb, and it was delicious.
anadequatenovel at 2:27PM on 12/18/07
haven't yet, but that carmelized garlic/shallot goodness might get me started.
kitchengeeking at 2:27PM on 12/18/07
I have never cooked from a Martha recipe. *Thanks* for the giveaway!
MoonMaiden at 2:27PM on 12/18/07
Not yet.
Daephin at 2:30PM on 12/18/07
I used to make the upside down plum cake from Everyday Food all the time. It was always great.
flood at 2:33PM on 12/18/07
Never from one of her own books, but I did once make a half-sized version of that fantastic wedding cake with glazed grapes she contributed to "Baking With Julia" ... and it was superb.
cookbot at 2:33PM on 12/18/07
i have not
film_score at 2:37PM on 12/18/07
not yet, but I'd like to.
pootieposh at 2:40PM on 12/18/07
Not so far...
curmudgeon at 2:43PM on 12/18/07
nope
carusoc at 2:44PM on 12/18/07
Not yet...
ScienceandtheCity at 2:51PM on 12/18/07
I haven't yet, but this sure would be the perfect opportunity to start!
Slurper at 2:55PM on 12/18/07
No, I haven't.
Freyacat at 2:55PM on 12/18/07
Every year for Passover I make her Chocolate Chunk Macaroons. And I like her Meatloaf 101.
valerie at 2:55PM on 12/18/07
we have her baking book, her brownies are great.
pfibiger at 2:59PM on 12/18/07
Not yet, but I'd like to.
dwarzel at 3:00PM on 12/18/07
I don't think I ever have....but I would be willing to try!
tracyd at 3:04PM on 12/18/07
Wonder how the flavor of Martha's caramelized garlic compares with that method for "confit garlic" that that NYT article on Thomas Keller mentioned several months back...
bdown68 at 3:04PM on 12/18/07
Nope, haven't yet.
Nezrite at 3:05PM on 12/18/07
I just bought a Martha Stewart Ham and Costco for Christmas dinner. It looks great.
Rae at 3:09PM on 12/18/07
I haven't yet... I'm planning to make her Parker House Rolls recipe for Christmas.
ConschBTJ at 3:11PM on 12/18/07
I've used a lot of recipes from her Everyday Food magazine
plhill2000 at 3:15PM on 12/18/07
tons of recipes- grilled chicken with orange glaze is great and roasted strawberry cheesecake has become my 'signature' desert!
pkpicque at 3:18PM on 12/18/07
I used her recipe for home-made ice cream
bison61 at 3:23PM on 12/18/07
all the time.. tonight i'm making bread from her baking handbook
deadhead22 at 3:23PM on 12/18/07
I have'nt tried it yet, but first time for everything :)
LilacButterfly at 3:24PM on 12/18/07
Haven't yet but mac 'n' cheese is on the to-do list!
craig_g at 3:25PM on 12/18/07
No, I haven't.
toastworthy at 3:27PM on 12/18/07
way too many to list! martha's everyday food mag, baking book,and website are it. every recipe that I have used comes out fabulous.
secreteater at 3:31PM on 12/18/07
I don't have a Martha cookbook, but I did get the mac and cheese recipe from my daughter. It's good!
I remember seeing shows with her mother as a guest. Lovely lady and a loss for Martha! It's a sadness!
suegsf at 3:48PM on 12/18/07
I havent yet but she always has such yummy stuff on ger show! And yes, her mother was a sweet smart lady and cook!
frogz60 at 3:54PM on 12/18/07
spaghetti carbanara
kdjmom3 at 3:56PM on 12/18/07
Cookies and desserts from her recipes are always good!
sewingmema at 4:00PM on 12/18/07
yes, there are many but my favorite is called the washington cake- it gets better the longer you leave it alone and you actually bake the icing as a shell
BEARHUGS at 4:00PM on 12/18/07
Not used--but adapted a couple to suit my tastes.
herrinfamily at 4:02PM on 12/18/07
have used so many, so often, that I sometimes want to lie when asked "where did you get the recipe?"--but frankly, they are always so good, I can't stop sharing or using.
adastragirl at 4:03PM on 12/18/07
On many occasions I have made Martha's twice baked potatoes from her Everyday cookbook. They are always a big hit and are very tasty. Egg, cheddar cheese, chives, sour cream... what is not to like. I have also made the tomato tart which is very good as well.
Gsteffen7810 at 4:10PM on 12/18/07
never
palmsey at 4:16PM on 12/18/07
While I've done several Martha-inspired crafts, I can't say I've tried any of her recipes YET. Would love to win a copy & try a few!
girl222 at 4:18PM on 12/18/07
I've made a bunch of Martha-desserts.
elysek at 4:23PM on 12/18/07
I'm a huge fan of her Baking Handbook, and I've made many things from it: biscuits, cookies, and apple pie to name a few. I haven't had the "guts" to try her birthday cake yet (the one with the meringue) but maybe in the new year!
I've also read Everyday Food - and cooked from it, everything from baking to main dishes, for years.
Would LOVE this cookbook! :)
mckaig at 4:28PM on 12/18/07
I'm a big fan.........her vegetable recipes are always fabulous!
starsmom at 4:29PM on 12/18/07
Never made one yet, but it sounds like she has many solid offerings.
lam43 at 4:31PM on 12/18/07
Pan fried trout stuffed with sage- easy, nutritious, cheap and scrumptious.
It's on her recipe site.
I have most of the Everyday Food mags. I usually amend the recipes as I go, since they tend to need generally a little extra help. Especially with seasonings.
It's a good magazine for beginners and a great jump-off point for the rest of us.
gala2 at 4:31PM on 12/18/07
I'm so ready!
PerkyMac at 4:33PM on 12/18/07
who hasn't?
pcbdolphins at 4:35PM on 12/18/07
Among other things, I made her layered chocolate crepe cake which was a complete disaster. I also made her caramel cashew cookies which were delicious. Delicious.
Marilyn at 4:38PM on 12/18/07
I have had "issues" with a lot of her recipes, but ever since I tried her method for roasting chicken- with a whole lemon in the cavity) I use it at least once a month.
amber at 4:38PM on 12/18/07
I've made her 7-minute frosting before and it worked really nicely!
threedogkitchen at 4:53PM on 12/18/07
I've made her Chicken Italiano and wow is that delicious!
pamme42 at 4:57PM on 12/18/07
Cheesecake is so wonderful. Anything Martha stands out.
diesel51 at 5:01PM on 12/18/07
please enter me thanks
Gtpgirl19 at 5:02PM on 12/18/07
Haven't yet...but with this book I would! However, I have cooked from Everyday Foods, and thats Martha...lots of excellent food there!
agreenh at 5:09PM on 12/18/07
nope
paryjeja at 5:12PM on 12/18/07
I have not... but if I got this book, I'm sure I would!
Sigma_Greg at 5:13PM on 12/18/07
I've never made one of her recipes but I did make a vanilla cupcake recipe this weekend that I found on her website. It was delicious!
nikki57 at 5:23PM on 12/18/07
I haven't - yet
myfflyn at 5:23PM on 12/18/07
I've never tried a Martha Stuart recipe but this pasta sounds great!
beano at 5:25PM on 12/18/07
For the last three years, we've used her turkey recipe for Thanksgiving. Butter and wine as a baste - yum! We're garlic fans, too, so this recipe sounds great.
jmoilanen at 5:28PM on 12/18/07
No, but willing to try one.
whyreg666 at 5:32PM on 12/18/07
NO I HAVE NOT BUT WOULD LIKE TO.
JANEYATES at 5:39PM on 12/18/07
all the baked goods I've tried have been fabulous!
piepie at 5:42PM on 12/18/07
Never cooked from a Martha Stewart recipe. I always thought the food would be pretty bland and we like ours spicy.
patschraier at 6:00PM on 12/18/07
haven't yet
yummytummy at 6:05PM on 12/18/07
No, but I would like to try something for an 'event'
ShelleyJ at 6:05PM on 12/18/07
Martha who? I thought she was in jail.
GabeN at 6:30PM on 12/18/07
I need this cookbook! I don't have any of her recipes! :)
n_i_k at 6:39PM on 12/18/07
not yet
sillelin at 6:43PM on 12/18/07
I don't think I have, but I have several of her cookbooks!
shannons at 6:45PM on 12/18/07
I love everyday food and I have used many of those recipes. they're from martha stewart, right?
monicabg at 6:53PM on 12/18/07
no but I use her tips.
LINDALSHOT at 6:58PM on 12/18/07
nothing yet, hope to soon...
jviddy at 7:07PM on 12/18/07
I have her appitizers cookbook and made something several years ago, I can't remember what it was now...
rockymountainmarta at 7:07PM on 12/18/07
i made martha's cashew cookies for my partner; they were a big hit!
fruitloops at 7:19PM on 12/18/07
I haven't yet, but if I won this cookbook, I'd have the opportunity.
janetnels at 7:23PM on 12/18/07
I don't believe I've ever used one of Martha's recipes, but if I had this cookbook I sure would.
Aisling at 7:28PM on 12/18/07
I made her cinnamon sugar spritz, delectable!
randio at 7:31PM on 12/18/07
nothing yet
phoney2 at 7:32PM on 12/18/07
I want a new cookbook!
wmm792 at 7:34PM on 12/18/07
martha usually makes excellent items
mverno at 7:43PM on 12/18/07
No, I have never made any of her recipes yet.
adonica at 7:48PM on 12/18/07
Not yet, but hopefully soon.
deedleweedle at 7:54PM on 12/18/07
No I haven't yet
90742pm at 8:00PM on 12/18/07
I've made a couple of recipes and they turned out great. Also, learned how to boil a perfect hard boiled egg, sounds weird, but it really was perfect.
edeliz at 8:09PM on 12/18/07
Frozen lemonade many moons ago
AICORP at 8:11PM on 12/18/07
nothing yet...but hopeful
mommy43bischoffs at 8:48PM on 12/18/07
I haven't, I've been too intimidated. But now I'm ready.
ky2here at 8:59PM on 12/18/07
I haven't yet...because I'm a little worried I'll ruin it. But I'm willing to give it a go!
SparklingDiamond at 9:02PM on 12/18/07
Never but I could use some help in the kitchen.
idahomom at 9:03PM on 12/18/07
Never have, but I look forward to cookin' the book.
cooksultant at 9:04PM on 12/18/07
I have not looked at any of her cookbooks. But, once she had a recipe on her TV show for angel food cake made with whole wheat pasty flour that I made.
sweetscove at 9:17PM on 12/18/07
I like her hints on baking a ham and making it more tasteful. I usually only get a small canned ham but it still needs some dressing up just like the big boys.
msbooch75 at 9:28PM on 12/18/07
I want to learn to cook.
stacy7911 at 9:32PM on 12/18/07
I have made her apple pie, meatloaf, potato salad, and probably several others. I search her website whenever I am looking for recipes.
amylou61 at 9:34PM on 12/18/07
I haven't yet but i would love to!
jesika252 at 9:54PM on 12/18/07
Not yet, but I would soon like to!
cjnedrow at 9:57PM on 12/18/07
No, I haven't.
yayakell at 10:07PM on 12/18/07
Not yet.
bhjustice at 10:14PM on 12/18/07
Although, I watch her show, I've never tried an actual recipe - just used her tips.
nesta67 at 10:16PM on 12/18/07
Haven't yet but if I had the cookbook, I would try some.
azggma at 10:21PM on 12/18/07
Yes, chocolate chip cookies
ghinson at 10:22PM on 12/18/07
no, not yet
chromiumman at 10:27PM on 12/18/07
Chicken Saltimbocca (sp?) , it was wonderful
jashelep23 at 10:36PM on 12/18/07
yes,i cooked her turkey recipe last thanksgiving.
danosor at 10:40PM on 12/18/07
I love Martha. Everything turns out great....every time...
ZETHRA at 10:50PM on 12/18/07
I enjoy watching Martha on TV!
1LuckyLady at 11:16PM on 12/18/07
Have never cooked from her recipes
EDRing at 11:19PM on 12/18/07
i haven't, but her fruit galettes have been on my list forevs
tortor at 11:24PM on 12/18/07
Apple Pie.
I LOVE Martha Stewart. My friends, in reference to my hyper organization, gourmet cooking and endless craft projects, call me Martha Stewart on crack...which of course I take as a total compliment :)
fudarus at 11:26PM on 12/18/07
The sainted sister-in-law cooks all the time and says that she's never had a failure with a MS recipe.
islandexile at 11:29PM on 12/18/07
I love watching Martha show off all her projects. I can't help but think cooking something from her book would be an exciting adventure and would turn out scrumptious!
ugogirl at 11:31PM on 12/18/07
Not yet!
GoldenEel at 11:35PM on 12/18/07
Yes I love her recipes...and would adore this book...
dentondamsel at 11:35PM on 12/18/07
The Martha Stewart recipe that is most often used in our house is for Sugar Cookies.
lilyrose63 at 11:39PM on 12/18/07
I made my first Thanksgiving turkey from her turkey 101 recipe. It was delicious. No one knew it was my first time dealing with the huge bird!
Mandy at 11:43PM on 12/18/07
I have never cooked a martha stewart recipe.
prplrush at 11:45PM on 12/18/07
I made her Roast Turkey.
janetfaye at 11:49PM on 12/18/07
alexes chocolate chip cookies and many others
STRANGEONE1120 at 12:31AM on 12/19/07
Regardless of what has happened...Martha Stewart set the standards
in the way America and beyond approach home decor and entertaining!
stimmer64 at 12:32AM on 12/19/07
Macadamia Toffee Chip! Yummy
cezovski at 1:48AM on 12/19/07
salmon with couscous pilaf - it was incredibly easy
debstein at 1:52AM on 12/19/07
No, I have never made a recipe from a Martha cookbook, but I sure would love to (I can if I win this book)
marleenandlouie at 1:52AM on 12/19/07
never cooked her recipes - that's why i want the book!
europa1080 at 3:04AM on 12/19/07
I have made her daughter's chocolate chip cookies....mmmm.
sw8t at 3:45AM on 12/19/07
I made her macaroni and cheese. Something had always been wrong with mine and Martha's addition of grueyere cheese to the recipe fixed it. Very impressed and happy that someone else has the time to figure out all this nifty stuff because I sure don't!
psipsina at 3:55AM on 12/19/07
not yet
tiacarter at 4:03AM on 12/19/07
Not yet!
architeuthis at 5:28AM on 12/19/07
Martha makes some amazing dishes.
agordon10 at 6:28AM on 12/19/07
Never have, but would like to, hopefully using this cookbook I want to win!
lsfish at 6:32AM on 12/19/07
I have never cooked with a Martha recipe - Willing to give it a shop though!
pamcallahan at 6:46AM on 12/19/07
Have tried several of her "Everyday" recipes and they all came out delicious...this cookbook would be a nice addition to my collection!
Teeeveee at 6:55AM on 12/19/07
NOT YET BUT I WILL WHEN I WIN THE COOKBOOK!
MJC617 at 6:57AM on 12/19/07
I've made many of Martha's recipes over the years, the one that stands out was her lemon merange pie. Looked beautiful on the outside but it was a disaster when cut into all the contense gushed forth.
trishden at 7:12AM on 12/19/07
I had this thing about Martha for a while, I am just coming around this Christmas - I was flipping through her magazine in the bookstore ... she's amazing! Hopefully I'll try a recipe soon.
Littlebluesiren at 7:30AM on 12/19/07
I have not yet, but I am ready to!
berwyn at 7:39AM on 12/19/07
No, I've never tried one of her recipes.
josiern at 7:55AM on 12/19/07
I have made a few of her easier recipes, turned out great!
michelena2000 at 8:33AM on 12/19/07
Icebox cookies from a Christmas issue about five years ago. Enough butter to kill, but very tasty.
rhstanko at 8:56AM on 12/19/07
Not yet!
cylis9 at 9:05AM on 12/19/07
Nope , but I guarantee you I will if I am one of the lucky five.
alsek at 9:07AM on 12/19/07
I haven't, but I loved her television shows and have always wanted to try lots of the things I've seen!
AkitaMom at 9:09AM on 12/19/07
A few years back I made a cake that I found the recipe for in her magazine. Turned out great!
KimMcConahay at 9:59AM on 12/19/07
No, I haven't. You can make that happen, though!
grs100 at 10:12AM on 12/19/07
I will make all of them once I win that cookbook!
But yeah, so far, zero, zilch, nada.
shannasanders at 10:13AM on 12/19/07
I tried Martha's 1-2-3-4 lemon layer cake this year and it was fantastic!
ebarrett at 10:15AM on 12/19/07
Not yet had the opportunity, but I've printed out several in the past that I've found intriguing!
maryte at 10:18AM on 12/19/07
Never, but willing to try
kentd99 at 10:37AM on 12/19/07
Her mac & cheese. Wonderful!
dglitter at 10:37AM on 12/19/07
I tried her Challah bread french toast about 4 years ago for Christmas breakfast and that has become a standard at our Christmas table. Also, I learned to make the perfect hard-boiled egg. They make wonderful deviled eggs!
edeliz at 10:41AM on 12/19/07
One of my favorites is from Everyday Food. I think the main dish was chicken, but the lemon-parmesan rice is just so delicious!
keli1203 at 10:52AM on 12/19/07
I have never cooked with a martha stewart cook book. I would love to try it.
thecaslens at 10:57AM on 12/19/07
Around Easter I made some Martha hot-cross buns. They were bunalicious.
Mo t at 11:07AM on 12/19/07
I made a blueberry - lemon thyme(?) sorbet once -- it was wonderful!
susanova at 11:29AM on 12/19/07
I have cooked a few things from the Everyday Food magazines, but for the life of me, today I can't recall which ones! They turned out well, as I recall...
psychsarah at 11:35AM on 12/19/07
I have not but would like too
gjobanion at 11:39AM on 12/19/07
Not yet!
breego at 11:41AM on 12/19/07
i cook a lot of stuff from her website - mostly pasta dishes. for some reason, i haven't baked using one of her recipes though. i also think her meatloaf is really moist!
chon76 at 11:43AM on 12/19/07
Not yet!
LOVE TO WIN
GOD BLESS
bigtim60 at 11:46AM on 12/19/07
I WOULD WATCH THE SHOW THEM WHILE IT WASD FRESH IN MY MIND MAKE IT ~
cathirushing at 11:57AM on 12/19/07
I wish my wife would try the cookbook. We could use some variety.
idahodad7 at 11:59AM on 12/19/07
I would love this. I love to cook!!!
mrscaslen at 12:35PM on 12/19/07
I've made a bunch of her simple pasta dishes from Everyday Food. They're not groundbreaking but they're easy, fresh, and tasty. I also made her Lime Meltaways, holiday cookies, for presents last year, and they were a hit.
Potluckcraft at 12:40PM on 12/19/07
My favorite recipe is Martha's mother's meatloaf. I make it at least once a month,
pixframe at 1:07PM on 12/19/07
I havent tried any yet, but i would love to try one!
mogrill at 1:08PM on 12/19/07
Not yet-but want to try some.Iam such a foodie.
dove1960 at 1:22PM on 12/19/07
Yes; among other things, I've made her Peirogi, which is part of our family's traditional Christmas Eve dinner.
AsTheNight at 1:29PM on 12/19/07
I have made several of her recipes I love her pasta dishes and cakes
blday50 at 1:38PM on 12/19/07
i've cooked a few things from Everday Food magazine, which is under the Martha blanket. i cooked a roasted cauliflower dish as well as this really amazing whole wheat pasta/escarole dinner that was so easy, yet so delicious!
jayleah at 2:03PM on 12/19/07
No, not yet, but if I get a cookbook I will.
imjasonc at 2:06PM on 12/19/07
Applesauce Cookies - they've become the staple oatmeal raisin cookie of the household. I abstain from icing them though - they're sweet enough!
ansate at 2:06PM on 12/19/07
yes, an awesome chocolate cake
kelboyd at 2:07PM on 12/19/07
mac & chese, roast chicken
cupcup at 2:30PM on 12/19/07
I think I made something from her website once but have no clue what it was.
Andrea1010 at 2:34PM on 12/19/07
I made a galette and some cookies from her recipes.
Ravara at 2:35PM on 12/19/07
no but I should
llinda29 at 2:52PM on 12/19/07
I have - Salmon Steaks with Hoisin Glaze from the 'Food Everyday - Great Food Fast' book.
Lovely it was, too.
partiallyblind at 3:05PM on 12/19/07
I made the cheese balls from her TV episode with Amy Sedaris where she cooked with A-1, aka bong water, except I decided to use real bong water and never got around to the recipe and just ate a pound of cheese.
The Guilty Carnivore at 3:33PM on 12/19/07
I'm new to the whole cooking thing so I haven't used one of her recipes yet but would love to give it a try.
cme8397 at 3:34PM on 12/19/07
I have not, but am looking forward to trying some.
aungeinphx at 3:44PM on 12/19/07
i love martha's recipes...especially from everyday food.
bindrid at 3:49PM on 12/19/07
I have cooked a Martha recipe. It was a pear/cranberry tart. I was thinking I was all fancy - until my grandmother tasted it. She thought the cranberries were cherries, and was not at all pleased with the difference!
tamberstone at 4:15PM on 12/19/07
too many recipes to count!
gorzd at 4:25PM on 12/19/07
martha is great
banquetbabe at 4:27PM on 12/19/07
I haven't every used a Martha recipe, but sometimes I watch her TV shows.
fangirl at 4:36PM on 12/19/07
I have never tried any of her recipes yet, but I am willing to.
Mary_Freebies at 4:39PM on 12/19/07
I've never tried any of her recipes, but I'll bet they are mmm mmmm good!
rachelfox1981 at 4:42PM on 12/19/07
I burn water, so I would like to change that if I win
maweisberg at 5:03PM on 12/19/07
...yes, as the photographs are very appealling.
pjlein at 5:23PM on 12/19/07
Never have, but somehow have one of her cookbooks (I do not recall purchasing it). I have swiped her idea of serving dip in a hollowed-out red cabbage, though. Very attractive on the plate!
Mizbee at 5:31PM on 12/19/07
The wife says she's never used a Martha Stewart recipe.
LIDARKSIDE at 5:50PM on 12/19/07
I don't think I've ever used a recipe of hers, though I have several lined up to try from her magazines, and I'm sure I've been inspired in my everyday cooking by some of her suggestions.
ironstef at 6:19PM on 12/19/07
No, but I would love to try some of her recipes.
cj741 at 6:56PM on 12/19/07
I love making her Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies and eating it too!
missmy808 at 7:21PM on 12/19/07
hell no, she scares me!
ky2here at 7:37PM on 12/19/07
I have made stuff from recipes she has on her website.
slover at 7:49PM on 12/19/07
The only Martha recipe I've ever tried is a mega-hit every time I make it:
the Chocolate-Espresso Snowcaps.
FABULOUS cookies, fairly simple to make, and the best part is that they taste far more complicated than they are! Making them this weekend for a small holiday gathering, in fact.
Curlz at 8:24PM on 12/19/07
I've made her pickles. They were so easy (no cook) and really good.
chrissy75007 at 8:40PM on 12/19/07
no
susan1215 at 8:53PM on 12/19/07
Nothing Yet
mcnerd at 9:20PM on 12/19/07
Yes. Potatoe Perogies
gleib at 9:28PM on 12/19/07
I've cooked all sorts of Martha stuff, but the only one I come back to is her 1-2-3-4 Lemon Cake recipe.
lisapeet at 9:30PM on 12/19/07
Yes, macaroni.
DePro at 9:55PM on 12/19/07
I made a recipe for double chocolate brownies one time; they were tasty, very dense, not my favorite brownie, but good.
Eilen at 9:59PM on 12/19/07
I tried her recipes in the early 80's and hated them...they never worked....I vowed never to buy her books ...but recently...her STAFF has produced great work...I recently bought the Everyday Food cookbook..and it is quite good. I have looked at this Classic cookbook...and the second volume..but with my past experience with Martha...I am hesitant to buy them....If I win one...I will report back on Serious Eats!
margot at 11:07PM on 12/19/07
haven't but I will if I will this book.
mav246 at 11:24PM on 12/19/07
I like her show but have only tried a couple of recipes. One was for a vegetable soup that was wonderful.
jdegen at 11:28PM on 12/19/07
not yet
dolls123 at 11:54PM on 12/19/07
I haven't yet, but would love to try a recipe out soon.
EAGarner78 at 12:26AM on 12/20/07
I have never cooked from a Martha Stewart recipe
tiffginn21 at 12:32AM on 12/20/07
yes to pie crust
AS at 1:07AM on 12/20/07
I haven't used any of her recipes yet!
fshapiro at 1:07AM on 12/20/07
Oh god, more than I can count.
veggiegirl at 2:34AM on 12/20/07
My theory is that Martha pays a lot of people to get it right. I don't have the kind of time to try, retest, alter... or, at least, rarely do I have. Made her barbie cake (big hit) and still use the basic cake recipe for other birthday cakes. Her muffins 101 recipe is a standard around her (though I have altered it to make applesauce muffins). Cheesecake, this latest spice cake with cream cheese frosting, mile-high lemon merangue (forgive spelling, please) pie - all excellent. Had the printed out page nearly glued to my left hand as I was cooking the thanksgiving turkey. Her brining recipe is right on and I wouldn't even consider cooking turkey without it - what a difference. I know this is a cooking forum, but I'd highly recommend the crafts as well. Often times their pretty easy, but still look so nice when finished that the kids are really proud of their work. Much better than the standard pot-holder (not to diss the pot-holder enthusiasts). Life can sometimes be so harried. I'm happy to accept help from wherever I can get it, and Martha's advice is usually dead on.
Marchel at 5:10AM on 12/20/07
I have not.
Don Luis at 5:51AM on 12/20/07
Not yet, but I will when I win this book. :)
fullcircledave at 9:00AM on 12/20/07
From the Martha Stewart baking handbook I have baked:
1- the Linzer cookies
2- The marble loaf cake with icing
3- The chocolate chunk cookies
4- The pistachio and cranberry biscotti
The Baking Handbook is my go to cookbook when I am looking for something new. I haven't been disappointed yet!
erober01 at 9:20AM on 12/20/07
I have Martha's pie book. I have made several of the pies with spectacular results. Right now it is out on loan to my daughter. Thanks.
bb97036 at 10:36AM on 12/20/07
I've made her coconut cream cheese pinwheel cookies. Painfully meticulous, but very pretty and delicious.
salty_sticky at 10:46AM on 12/20/07
Yes, many times, I love to bake her recipes for cookies and I love the apple pie one too !
Momma2Many66 at 11:23AM on 12/20/07
Yes, her fortune cookies are awesome!
ssommerville at 12:30PM on 12/20/07
all the time - most recently brined turkey!!
cdrury at 12:59PM on 12/20/07
I haven't. But I've sat and watched her cook and drolled many, many times.
farmers13 at 1:46PM on 12/20/07
Not yet, but I will when I win the book
omnivore at 1:47PM on 12/20/07
I haven't, but now I know what I'll be having with my grilled gruyère cheese sandwhich later!
Mike13241 at 2:00PM on 12/20/07
not yet, but i'm going to try the mac n' cheese.
ynot4me at 2:33PM on 12/20/07
I don't think I have yet - although I just went through the January '08 issue of MSL magazine and dog-eared so many recipes I can't wait to try. That poached halibut in the magazine is on the menu for this Saturday night! I've just started to get in to cooking, and I'm thinking of trying her bread recipes this weekend, too - so a complete book of her recipes would be perfect right now!
megmorley at 2:37PM on 12/20/07
Love the soup and sandwich combined into one meal with the bread floating on top - great idea!
Bria at 2:45PM on 12/20/07
i've made many of her recipes, can't remember them all!
chlamers at 3:05PM on 12/20/07
No, I've never tried any of her recipies.
Suekey at 3:23PM on 12/20/07
i've made a lot of her recipes from both everyday food and living,
but my favorite BY FAR is the cardamom streusel coffee cake —
so tasty and exotic!!
lexschmidt at 3:23PM on 12/20/07
I have never tried any of her recipies, but watch her show everyday
cindyb at 3:41PM on 12/20/07
Chocolate chunk cookies, as well as, the mac and cheese. Both excellent...
bbu at 3:47PM on 12/20/07
Soo many things. The first thing that comes to mind is her wine poached chicken with charmoula.
ltrain023 at 3:51PM on 12/20/07
I like her mac & cheese recipe.
bfox74 at 4:05PM on 12/20/07
Have used her recipes and recipe books, but don't remember what was prepared.
Faither at 4:06PM on 12/20/07
I haven't but would love to try some from her cookbook
bessfour at 4:28PM on 12/20/07
hit me with it!
cook eat FRET at 4:33PM on 12/20/07
never have, but if i had the cookbook ...
nfeldl at 4:51PM on 12/20/07
I love Martha, I've gotten her magazine for years, and have made an untold number of recipes from the magazine. Including one domed sponge cake filled with toffee and raspberry cream, and glazed with chocolate ganache. Oh, also, the cake was soaked with framboise. That was insane actually, took three days, and I hated the cake by the end of it. I've had a much better time with others of her recipes. :)
Keely at 4:54PM on 12/20/07
Ooo, I made some sugar cookies once. The sort where you roll out the dough and cut the out the cookies w/ a cutter. The dough was WAAAAY too moist and sticky and I followed the recipe to a tee. Had to toss it out. Ick.
A couple of weeks ago, made a pumpkin spice layer cake from the Nov 07 Everyday Food magazine. It was heavenly and perfect. Yummiest cake ever.
skyrudich at 5:38PM on 12/20/07
I've never tried one of Martha's recipes. I'd like to though.
ewalsh at 6:31PM on 12/20/07
Not until I win the book!
tech9803 at 7:28PM on 12/20/07
Rob Morrison's Meatloaf - it was little dry.
matriarchy at 7:45PM on 12/20/07
I've not ever cooked a Martha Stewart recipe but my favorite Martha moment of all time was her discussion on Car Talk about cooking a turkey on the manifold on the way to Thanksgiving dinner! She matched Click and Clack every step of the way.
justridekp at 7:45PM on 12/20/07
I haven't, but I know I've benefited from others having her books.
oneperfectegg at 7:47PM on 12/20/07
pie!pie!pie!
tereza at 8:00PM on 12/20/07
I haven't yet, but hope to soon!
JennVozik at 8:19PM on 12/20/07
chocolate chip cookies
ghinson at 8:31PM on 12/20/07
Not yet
yadgirl at 9:10PM on 12/20/07
Hi, I just bought my first Martha Stewart book, the baking one at the behest of my daughter, xochitlcooks and I love it. I would love to collect more of her books.
Jeri
cotajeri at 10:04PM on 12/20/07
Not that I know of but the mac and cheese sounds good enough to be worth a try.
rudbeckia at 10:19PM on 12/20/07
never cooked but willing to try
bickesco at 5:33AM on 12/21/07
Not yet, but I'd like to try some of her recipes.
clc408 at 7:54AM on 12/21/07
I LOVE to cook but have actually never tried any of Martha Stewart's recipes that I can remember of but certainly would be more than willing to!
christinaalmond at 9:57AM on 12/21/07
I've used suggestions from the TV program and been more than pleased.
I would love to own the book.
suegsf at 12:52PM on 12/21/07
I have a couple books and often take ideas from them when I cook.
GregWA at 1:38PM on 12/21/07
Haven't yet
rugbyspartan at 1:52PM on 12/21/07
Not so far
curmudgeon at 2:50PM on 12/21/07
I've never used a Martha recipe; but, I'd like to try one now!
BetsyPauzauskie at 2:52PM on 12/21/07
I've made many of Martha's recipes, but the following are some of my favorites of her baking: fruitcake, coconut layer cake, martha's birthday cake, linzer cookies, stollen. I also love her recipe for chili con carne and gnocchi.
dettling05 at 3:54PM on 12/21/07
I have never tried one of her recipes, but have used some of her craft ideas.
utahups at 3:59PM on 12/21/07
I find Marth'a recipes to be very very reliable. Well-tested and practically foolproof. Some favorites are a 'light' beef stew, a spring chicken ragout with lemony noodles, and pecan-orange granola. The latter is a favorite and we give jars of it away during the holidays.
Lauren B at 4:00PM on 12/21/07
No. Would like to try one of her baked goods.
hungrychicken at 4:57PM on 12/21/07
it's worth a try!
gorzd at 7:07PM on 12/21/07
I know I have tried her cookies. I can't remember the title of the receipe, but they were delicious.
egreca at 7:09PM on 12/21/07
Jalapeno cornbread from Everyday Food - and it's a keeper!
borogirl at 8:26PM on 12/21/07
cookies
diamath at 9:39PM on 12/21/07
I have not! I also haven't seen Titanic. I'm a little behind.
havthat at 10:58PM on 12/21/07
I have never tried any of Martha's recipes yet.
angela67p at 12:32AM on 12/22/07
Martha's recipe for cranberries is the best!
artmarcia at 12:38AM on 12/22/07
No I haven't tried one yet.
annette21 at 1:02AM on 12/22/07
I've tried several of Martha's recipes. I particularly like her recipe for prime rib. Of course, I never met a prime rib I didn't like. LOL
jrussell1308 at 1:11AM on 12/22/07
No, I never have :(
freakdujour at 5:18AM on 12/22/07
never tried
Tandan at 7:33AM on 12/22/07
I don't cook from recipes, but I have absolutely cooked "inspired by Martha" dishes many, many times.
mrsesquilo at 10:34AM on 12/22/07
I've made a roasted chicken and also chocolate chunk cookies - good, basic and easy. :D
jpark107 at 10:48AM on 12/22/07
Love cookbooks
I have over 100 of them
God Bless
Good Luck to all
Merry Christmas
& Happy New Year Too
angelarose at 12:15PM on 12/22/07
I haven't cooked yet, but I did make some delicious Sangria from one of her recipes
sachidewey at 12:16PM on 12/22/07
Salmon Quiche from her recipes.
I would love this book.
dentonzee at 1:58PM on 12/22/07
not yet but I hope to.
stigay at 2:07PM on 12/22/07
I know I've made several, but the only thing I can think of right now are the spiced nuts. Probably several cookies, too!
etyper333 at 2:12PM on 12/22/07
I have never cooked from a Martha Stewart cookbook but would sure love to give it a try.
poorkarla at 2:50PM on 12/22/07
I have a number of MS books mostly found at thrift stores and yard sales now I buy her magazine whenever I see it, but, for me, her best book ever is her 1989 Martha Stewart's Christmas book. The recipe for heart-shaped gingerbread cookies decorated with in lacy icing patterns is now a family favorite made for every occasion from Christmas to visiting a hospitalized friend. And her easy to follow steps for building a Gingerbread mansion have helped us to construct 4 of these sturdy but oh-so-delicious structures as holiday centerpieces over the years.
hickcrazy1 at 3:18PM on 12/22/07
I have not been able to try a recipe yet of hers, but hopefully this would give me a chance to try one.
cluster77 at 3:43PM on 12/22/07
I made one of her tart recipes
brunjaune at 4:01PM on 12/22/07
I've never tried her recipes, but I like watching her show and seeing what she makes.
quilter35 at 4:01PM on 12/22/07
I made her candied grapefruit bowls once.
rockstop at 4:02PM on 12/22/07
macadamia nut tart. It was delicious, but expensive!
mmmamacita at 4:42PM on 12/22/07
Not yet, but i'm curious!
uninorth at 4:53PM on 12/22/07
Looking forward to making Martha's holiday fruit cake but leaving without the nuts. Should be just as good.
msbooch75 at 4:58PM on 12/22/07
her baking recipes are the best. i've made several including choc chip, green tea shortbread, choc ginger cookies.
chestnutflour at 5:08PM on 12/22/07
I haven't gotten a chance, but i would like to try one!
hedi777 at 6:15PM on 12/22/07
Mm yes-her red velvet cake tastes like velvet (Really!)
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michichan at 6:25PM on 12/22/07
No, not yet. I need the cookbook.
tish123 at 7:02PM on 12/22/07
Nope
redfantum at 7:33PM on 12/22/07
Yes, I make Martha Stewart's Egg Salad which is quite good minus the madras curry powder.
hank19 at 7:37PM on 12/22/07
I've made her savory biscotti from the Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook, as well as the Sweet and Salty Cake.
India at 8:06PM on 12/22/07
I love Martha's recipes! I make her sugar cookie cut-outs with royal icing for Christmas every year.
I'll be posting some photos at my website called The Farmers Marketer
aspirin at 8:13PM on 12/22/07
I have never cooked one of her recipes but definitely ready to start.
chattykay at 8:27PM on 12/22/07
Not yet
steevee at 9:35PM on 12/22/07
Not yet.
cpom01 at 10:59PM on 12/22/07
I made her fruitcake recipes years ago and it was the best ever!
jesterpester at 10:59PM on 12/22/07
when I get the book i'll start
gpadav at 11:17PM on 12/22/07
A great gift for my sister.
ldobriko at 11:38PM on 12/22/07
Nope, but if I win, I will make something and mail a sample to you :)
nqdenise at 11:46PM on 12/22/07
I haven't yet.
yellowlabs at 12:15AM on 12/23/07
not yet
JOYVEN at 12:46AM on 12/23/07
NO
sunlife9 at 12:54AM on 12/23/07
no,but i really want to (wink wink)
anniehall4000 at 1:24AM on 12/23/07
No, I haven't cooked from a Martha Stewart cook book yet but I am looking forward to trying it. Thank you for the chance to win.
maggie0352 at 1:33AM on 12/23/07
I don't like Martha Stewart so I haven't read her cook book.
agsweeps at 2:35AM on 12/23/07
I don't like Martha Stewart either, but my mother loves her. This would make a great gift.
jkuebler at 2:41AM on 12/23/07
I made some Christmas cookies once that were featured in her magazine.
HYDEIST at 5:01AM on 12/23/07
I cook from her Everyday Food little bitty mag ... most every recipe works terrificly. Most recently Chicken Drumbsticks with honey soy glaze. Yum.
Kwdavis421 at 6:18AM on 12/23/07
Love the Shrimp and Fried Rice from her EverydayFood magazine; also go to her website and try many of her delicious recipes.
rdoor at 7:22AM on 12/23/07
Have made lots of Martha stuff but her stuffed french toast made me the "breakfast queen" with my friends.
mrsmoosie at 9:00AM on 12/23/07
Glazed Ham...which I'm making again for Christmas this year.
slcrose at 11:26AM on 12/23/07
I've never cooked from a Martha Stewart recipe, but I would like to.
Tanta at 11:45AM on 12/23/07
I loved this book when my mom had it.
notsojaded at 12:31PM on 12/23/07
Never made any of her recipes
mcfeenathan at 1:23PM on 12/23/07
What haven't I made from Martha'a recipes... Macadamia toffee chip cookies, pate brisee and sucree, her chocolate cake with Mrs. Millman's frosting. More things than I can remember.
Eliza524 at 1:28PM on 12/23/07
I probably have at some point, but I don't remember so I'll say no.
Svera at 2:17PM on 12/23/07
I decided to actually try one of her wedding cakes. I am all thumbs but with her recipe it came out beautifully!
irish51 at 2:19PM on 12/23/07
None so far.
curmudgeon at 2:28PM on 12/23/07
Not yet!
buttmuffin19 at 2:33PM on 12/23/07
Most recently I made her Coconut Cream pie with the chocolate macroon crust....it was devoured by my guests!
JEP at 2:41PM on 12/23/07
Yes, once. I don't remember the name of the recipe but they were a type of lemon cookie that she made on her show last year. They were really good!
blueviolet at 2:57PM on 12/23/07
Haven't tried any of her recipes yet, though I have my eye on a few of the holiday dishes.
clumsycook at 3:23PM on 12/23/07
Not yet - but I'm always up for something new and tasty!
Tarah716 at 3:48PM on 12/23/07
Psst I been cooking Martha recipes since I was 14. She is old enough to be my mother. I often make Martha cakes, coffee cake, Ultimate chocolate cake, and a ton of others. I first became familiar with Nick Malgieri after I saw him on her show.
JerzeeTomato at 3:51PM on 12/23/07
I never had much luck with french toast until I started doing it the "Martha way" ... no milk but a dash of vanilla and day-old bread, cut thick. Now it's perfect every time.
Monicastamps at 4:06PM on 12/23/07
As someone who rallied against cookbook cooking for many years (my grandmother and mother both cooked by instinct, smell, and taste with very occasional direction from the old classics such as the Settlement Cookbook or Joy of Cooking) I finally found my way into Marthas books and recipes by chance. I have since made a wide variety of her offerings, but the one I ALWAYS come back to several times a year is her Ganache recipe. It is by far the easiest, and concistant of the many I have tried, and without fail is the one that gets the highest reviews (I use it to top off my personal twist on a casada cake - 2 layers of my grams homemade not from a box yellow cake with a layer of cannoli cream filling, enrobed in Martha's Ganache - mmmmmm.
BTW, just found the blog, and will absolutely be back for more!
YeaIKnit at 4:11PM on 12/23/07
I haven't cooked one of her recipes yet but did use her really cool Christmas cookie cutters this year.
SeahorseLady at 4:11PM on 12/23/07
Yes, I have cooked a Martha recipe before. I made lamb and cous cous, and some other things - generally I like her recipes.
smorgen at 4:12PM on 12/23/07
i do a lot of her Everyday Food recipes.
maomau at 4:35PM on 12/23/07
Who is this Martha Stewart?
saturdaynightfever at 4:40PM on 12/23/07
I'm a serious cook but I don't think I've ever used a Martha Stewart recipe except one time. I need this book to get acquainted.
smeker at 4:41PM on 12/23/07
Oh yes, Martha has helped to give a novice cook like me confidence! I started with her turkey meatballs (mmmm) and recently tackled her chicken salad on egg rolls (heaven)!
I would love to receive the cookbook and continue the journey... thanks!
saidahb at 4:46PM on 12/23/07
I've made a few recipes from the Everyday Food mag, all of which were good.
I have the MS Hors D'oeuvres Handbook. I drool over the pictures, but end up making my old standbys.
cher48603 at 4:48PM on 12/23/07
I just start cooking (I got a family now) and I am looking for a good cook book for me to use.
einnhojb at 5:30PM on 12/23/07
Martha's recipes are always foolproof. I tend to look to them first when trying something I've not tackled before, like the first time I made red velvet cake (it turned out delish.) My favorites though are her biscotti recipes -- they create a flavorful biscotti that is not so rock hard as to require dipping in espresso (a nice option from time-to-time but a pain as a requirement to eat a quick snack.)
furlinedteacup at 6:32PM on 12/23/07
never
compqueenusa at 6:39PM on 12/23/07
Nothing yet!
rethwyll at 7:01PM on 12/23/07
Actually, I don't think I ever have. :( So I guess I do need this book! lol
gamblerx17 at 7:14PM on 12/23/07
I don't have a copy of Martha's Book but I'd like to win one.
forkmtn at 7:50PM on 12/23/07
Nothing from Martha!
rhuzzar at 8:06PM on 12/23/07
No....not yet.
jwest at 8:22PM on 12/23/07
No yet, but would love to try one!
mariana at 8:33PM on 12/23/07
not yet
ssmina at 8:36PM on 12/23/07
I'm sure I have but none come to mine.
HSlater351 at 8:59PM on 12/23/07
yes, I used her recipe for quick pickles and they were great
modified it a bit and have used it for several summers
thinking of buying this book if I don't win
jd7979 at 9:07PM on 12/23/07
I have never tried her recipes but would love to.
cucin2 at 9:13PM on 12/23/07
Not exactly, although I have not cooked from Martha's book, I loved her recipe for Pruno
superdlux at 9:21PM on 12/23/07
Hi! No, I haven't tried one of her recipies, but if I win this book; I will! Thanks!
sharonjo at 9:22PM on 12/23/07
No
Traumajunky at 9:24PM on 12/23/07
I have never tried one of here recipies. I am looking forward to trying some.
BarbaraB at 9:33PM on 12/23/07
Don't remember in recent times trying one of her recipes, but that is not to say I haven't in years past
aila11 at 9:42PM on 12/23/07
I made a cheesball and beef stroganof plus a few more - YUMMY
nanisib at 9:59PM on 12/23/07
I think that I made chocolate chip cookies from her website recipe.
Bakersdozen at 10:06PM on 12/23/07
No, I have never tried her recipes
tlcfromtn at 10:06PM on 12/23/07
Nope....not yet!
Ninacu at 10:15PM on 12/23/07
no, not yet
secret00023 at 10:24PM on 12/23/07
I have one of her cookbooks--a pretty eggshell blue one--but can't remember ever cooking from it!
pfletcher at 10:39PM on 12/23/07
I have never made one of her recipes but I would like to.
sheilaco at 10:55PM on 12/23/07
Yes - meat loaf.
nvtribefan at 11:20PM on 12/23/07
I've looked at a couple of her party books (have them) but haven't attempted any of the recipes, yet.
cowleyh at 11:51PM on 12/23/07
Yes, we love her Key Lime Pie made from fresh key limes!
jcpawlik at 11:53PM on 12/23/07
I've made her lemon squares...yum!
suzpman at 11:55PM on 12/23/07
I will use the cookbook faithfully when I win it!!! I have often wanted to try her recipes, but went to the cookbooks I had on hand to find what I wanted. I love these contests! Thanks so much for having so many of them!
bndraldy at 11:59PM on 12/23/07
Haven't used any recipes yet, but do plan to.
CARAN52 at 12:02AM on 12/24/07
I've never made a Martha Stewart recipe, even though I have several of her books!
ScoobyPebb at 12:06AM on 12/24/07
I've never made any of her recipes.
atreau at 12:27AM on 12/24/07
Does She really Cook
Smokejensen at 1:01AM on 12/24/07
As soon as I get my book, I'll be able to make one of her recipes.
marlmuck at 1:04AM on 12/24/07
I never had the pleasure
garrettsambo at 1:05AM on 12/24/07
Never made a Martha Stewart recipe, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn once. LOL
I have made some of Martha Crafts!
suprizeme at 1:06AM on 12/24/07
Bratsli Cookies last year after I inherited a Bratsli Iron.
JoDanzer at 1:07AM on 12/24/07
I have never cooked a Martha Stewart recipe, but I have drooled profusely while watching her make chocolate chip cookies on TV.
downtowneater at 1:19AM on 12/24/07
If recipes out of Everyday Food count, yes. A particularly memorable and delicious one was Roasted Fall Vegetables.
iyamapotato at 2:18AM on 12/24/07
No, haven't tried Martha yet, but look forward to it.
jayfr at 2:26AM on 12/24/07
nope,not yet, but definitely want to try some of her recipes out!
smileygurl at 2:46AM on 12/24/07
no.
JANNET81888 at 3:02AM on 12/24/07
Nope
morty63 at 3:28AM on 12/24/07
Haven't tried any recipes but I love to look at the pictures
dianerph at 3:29AM on 12/24/07
I avoid Martha like the Plague. Too many odd measurements.
dksbook at 3:33AM on 12/24/07
Nope..Never.
THELASTRESORT at 5:28AM on 12/24/07
Not yet.
Nanny2Kara at 5:29AM on 12/24/07
I have not tried any of Martha's recipes.
FIBERONE at 6:10AM on 12/24/07
not yet just got the cookbook
trudee at 6:40AM on 12/24/07
Tried a recipe from her book? Not yet, since I do not own one, but would like to own one!
sdeas at 6:46AM on 12/24/07
None yet
Twipey at 7:03AM on 12/24/07
not yet!
AAAndros at 7:05AM on 12/24/07
Yes, but often with more commonly-found ingredients substituted for the exotic, hard-to-find ones that her recipes sometimes list as ingredients.
madeas at 7:24AM on 12/24/07
haven't tried any of her recipes yet.
roscodog96 at 7:31AM on 12/24/07
no
intime at 7:49AM on 12/24/07
Not yet..
storm5 at 7:58AM on 12/24/07
Not yet, but soon I hope!
ladyvon5845 at 8:04AM on 12/24/07
I tried Martha's chocolate chip cookies, but foolishly substituted egg whites, so I'd like to give another one a try with the right ingredients!
HeartofGlass at 8:25AM on 12/24/07
I LOVE MARTHA. YES, I HAVE BAKED SOMETHING FROM HER RECIPES - Lebkuchen - delicious. Thanks for this opportunity!
elsmarlouamrman at 9:00AM on 12/24/07
Martha has the best cooking shows. I love my wife's cooking when she uses Marthas
Stephen1969 at 9:07AM on 12/24/07
I do not have any of her recipes , but I colect recipes and I read the other comments and there are a LOT of recipes that I would love to try. I do enjoy watching her cook and entertain.
kimber37 at 9:33AM on 12/24/07
I made white and black cookies from her wedding cookbook for my own wedding. I had to bake the cookies and then dip one side in white icing, the other side in dark chocolate icing and let them dry. They were amazing! I also made chocolate covered spoons as wedding favors from watching her show.
tesslon at 9:54AM on 12/24/07
I have the MS baking handbook and it's awesome! I have always had great luck with the recipes from the book and also ones pulled from her magazines.
I really like her cake recipes. The NY style cheesecake is a great standard recipe.
canadianbaker at 10:01AM on 12/24/07
I actually have never tried any of her recipes and that is why I want the book.
mbrevard at 10:06AM on 12/24/07
NO!!!, Really don't care for her...
ironcurtain at 10:26AM on 12/24/07
I make her sugar cookies all the time!!
lindatro at 10:32AM on 12/24/07
not yet but i will
tisaynababae at 10:46AM on 12/24/07
nope
lilyk at 11:10AM on 12/24/07
I salivate over the recipes in the magazine, but I have not yet made one of Martha's.
tanners12 at 11:25AM on 12/24/07
I love Marthas reciepes
poyntermichele at 11:28AM on 12/24/07
Does the everyday cooking mag count? i use those all the time!
weeblet at 11:42AM on 12/24/07
no not yet! ty 4 the contest!!
jmahurin40 at 11:46AM on 12/24/07
...a tasty meatloaf, as per Martha's exacting instructions !!!
brianpiero at 11:49AM on 12/24/07
No, Never, but I wolud love the cookbook.
kcook84 at 11:53AM on 12/24/07
Never cooked any of her dishes.
pancak at 11:57AM on 12/24/07
i use her marshmallow reciepe every year at Christmas yum!
emkaye at 12:20PM on 12/24/07
Thank you for entering and congratulations to our winners:
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roboppy at 9:35PM on 12/25/07