Enjoy a selection of quick meals to cook for family and friends from our best-selling book, "Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home."

Chicken marinated in a honey-and-vinegar glaze is threaded with sweet red onion wedges to make tangy kebabs, which can be baked or grilled. A summery starter, easy side-dish tart, and fluffy whipped cream dessert complete the meal.

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Quick-cooking pork paillards are paired with a pasta dish brimming with seasonal green vegetables and topped with a mustard vinaigrette.

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An early-fall menu featuring Indian flavors makes good use of end-of-season corn and tomatoes and okra at its peak.

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Everything about this dinner lends itself to being served as part of a buffet. The pork tenderloin and accompanying fennel and white bean side dish can afford to wait while everyone enjoys the peppery soup. A fruit and cheese platter makes a satisfying dessert course.

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A casual steak dinner is right at home on a simply set table, accompanied by a robust red wine, such as Chianti, or a hearty ale; a loaf of rustic bread would also be welcome. Molten chocolate cakes with a touch of ground espresso provide a memorable ending.

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Tender strands of spaghetti in a chili-spiked clam sauce form the heart of a rustic Italian supper that makes the best of a winter pantry.

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This meal, inspired by the steak frites served at bistros, features marinated hanger steak with sweet shallots and baked-crisp potatoes.

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Enjoy a quick alternative to corned beef and cabbage: Our menu includes roast beef instead, plus braised cabbage and scones, topped off with a glass of Irish ale.

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Lemons and fresh oregano brighten baked fish, while tomatoes are a nice addition to saffron-flavored rice. Top warm bread and butter pudding with macerated strawberries for a colorful dessert.

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"Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home" features 52 diverse menus that make the most of each season's flavors. The meals are fresh and inspiring and can be prepared in about an hour from start to finish, so cooking for family and friends will be something you look forward to doing again and again.