Everyday Food has developed recipes with the home cook in mind. These delicious dishes featured on "The Martha Stewart Show" call for simple ingredients that you already have in your pantry or can easily find at local grocery stores and farmers' markets.

Begin this satisfying soup by roasting sirloin steak, mushrooms, and shallots -- doing so brings out the boldness of the flavors. Simmer with barley and finish with fresh parsley to complete this family-friendly dish.

This flavorful frittata comes together with just a handful of ingredients, and it makes a balanced meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

This crumble-topped baked dessert gets a tangy infusion from fresh cranberries. Apple pandowdy is usually eaten in the fall months, but it's a gooey treat for any time of year.

Guests will munch happily on this party-perfect focaccia appetizer, made with caramelized onions, a generous helping of Pecorino Romano, and homemade or store-bought pizza dough.

This one-pot entree pairs pork with just the right amount of sweet and savory flavors.

Most baked Bettys get their distinctive flavor from brown sugar -- this one includes a generous helping of dark rum! Serve it with heavy cream, creme fraiche, or vanilla yogurt for an extra-tempting dessert.

Top homemade pizza with healthy arugula and tomatoes for a fun, family-friendly meal.

Cook this delectable main dish ahead of time and refrigerate for up to two days without compromising flavor.

Dress up an arugula salad with colorful oranges and beets using this simple recipe.

Turn vanilla wafers into an irresistible crust for this sweet citrus tart.

Fresh lemon juice gives irresistible flavor to shrimp and scallions in this simple, tasty dish.

Complete any meal with this popular cobblerlike dessert, made with apples and toasted breadcrumbs.

A big pot of quick-cooking seafood turns a weeknight meal into a party. Let the good times roll!

These succulent short ribs will satisfy even the most demanding dinner guest.

Serve this orange and yogurt tart for a light, refreshing dessert.

These tasty potatoes are a staple of indulgent comfort cooking. Serve them at your next casual get-together.

A Chinese take-out classic becomes a homemade family favorite with this easy recipe. You can use store-bought flour tortillas or make your own Mandarin pancakes.

Serrano chiles give these healthy green beans their slightly spicy flavor. They make a sensational side dish, especially with Asian-inspired entrees.

A few changes to our basic vanilla cake recipe turn it into this sunny lemon version.

Whip up dinner in no time with this simple stir-fry, which can easily be adapted to include other vegetables such as celery, carrots, or mushrooms.

Sweet, spicy, and savory, this spice-rubbed pork loin is ready in just over an hour.

Enjoy this saute as a side, toss with pasta for a main course, or serve on crostini.

A homemade meal in 15 minutes? It's possible with this simple and delicious soup recipe.

Put away the takeout menu -- make this Chinese-American favorite at home, and you're sure to get rave reviews from your family.

For a little extra spice, add a bit of hot sauce to this delicious broccoli dish.

Make this quintessential casserole better than ever by combining fresh green beans, homemade mushroom sauce, and savory fried shallots.

This tasty recipe is a nutritious treat for lunch or dinner. White-meat turkey can be substituted for chicken, if desired.

These breaded pork chops are a classic family favorite. To maximize your time, cook them in advance and freeze for a quick meal later.

Try this classic roasted chicken recipe for a surefire crowd pleaser.

Give sauteed green beans a buttery crunch with pine nuts. They make an elegant, easy-to-prepare side dish

To give basic tomato sauce an extra kick, turn to bacon and red-pepper flakes. Just a little of each gives the sauce a lightly spicy, smoky flavor.

This recipe makes two nights' dinner at once. Orzo with carrots is a tasty change from the usual rice pilaf.

Sharp cheddar has been added to the mashed potatoes in this traditional pub recipe for extra flavor.

Freshly roasted root vegetables and two kinds of cheeses give this pizza a unique blend of healthy, savory flavors.

Make a slow-simmered -- and vegetarian-friendly -- meal of Greek peppers stuffed with cannellini beans and feta.

Healthy pumpkin, a fall favorite, takes center stage in this hearty and satisfying treat.

Serve these Maryland crab cakes as an appetizer, or halve the recipe to make four generous cakes big enough for an entree.

This pineapple-glazed chicken is a simple yet delicious recipe perfect for any night of the week.

Lemon-yogurt dressing gives this chicken salad its irresistible flavor. It's the perfect choice for a light but satisfying dinner.

Try this easy-to-make potato and onion frittata for a delicious addition to any breakfast or brunch menu.

We used dried apples, pears, apricots, and golden raisins to make these tasty cakes, but you can also use dried cherries, cranberries, and regular raisins, or a mixture.

Try this simple recipe for a fantastic change from breaded-and-fried pork chop dishes. Its fresh, piquant flavors will have guests raving.

Wow guests with this wonderfully easy salt and pepper turkey. It's ideal for a no-fuss Thanksgiving, but perfect any time the craving for turkey strikes.

This skin-on, bone-in cut of salmon is brushed with an Asian-style mixture of soy, honey, and ginger, emerging from the oven juicy and flavorful.

Fluffy, tangy mousse in less than half an hour: What's not to love? You can also prepare this mousse in advance and let it set in the refrigerator.

Make these muffins in bulk and keep them in the freezer until you're in need of a hearty, satisfying breakfast.

This healthy recipe for whole-wheat spaghetti with turkey meatballs is a delightful twist on the classic dish. It's an Everyday Food staple.

Snackers won't miss the beef with these satisfying meatballs made with turkey and doused in barbecue sauce.

A generous amount of fresh lime juice and rice vinegar tenderizes the beef and adds zest to the salad without much oil.

In this recipe, garlic infuses the chicken for a flavorful meal that will quickly become a family favorite.

Pureed vegetable soups, like this butternut squash soup, are comforting and creamy, yet surprisingly low in fat and calories.

This recipe is healthy, flavorful, and -- for the cooks -- wonderfully quick and easy.

Try this simple spaghetti recipe for a delicious dinner in a pinch.

You'll describe this recipe as simple and quick; your guests will describe it as a perfect dessert!

Treat your family to meltingly tender braised short ribs.

Try creamy polenta for an easy-to-prepare side dish.