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.
Comments are closed: 628 Comments:
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!