Our 12 Most Popular Recipes Ever!

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Our hall-of-fame recipes include breakfast classics, comfort food favorites, and easy-to-make desserts. Each one deserves a spot in your repertoire!

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Everything that our founder Martha touches is a fan favorite, but these 12 recipes stand the test of time—they're our most clicked on recipes and essentials that any home cook should master. Whether you just purchased your first chef's knife and are learning how to cook, or your friends nicknamed you "Martha" because you've cooked all her recipes, these classics can upgrade a weeknight dinner or make a Saturday night at home extra special.

 
Start with Simple Crepes or Basic Pancakes—the batter for both is super simple and customizable for any toppings or fillings that you like. They're kid-friendly and adult-approved and no fancy equipment or ingredients is needed. For the main course, try a restaurant-worthy Pan-Fried Steak, which relies on a couple pats of butter for exterior flavor. Throw in some fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme, or a few smashed garlic cloves, for a blast of aromatics during the last minute of cooking. These Roasted Red Potatoes are the perfect side dish that will make you feel as if you’re dining at a fancy steakhouse. If you want an all-on-one meal that you can make in advance, look no further than this Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage. It may be a holiday staple, but it's also delicious year-round.

Top off the meal with a foolproof Vanilla Pound Cake, creamy No-Bake Cheesecake, or crowd-pleasing Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies. They're a wonderful sweet bite at the end of a memorable meal. Everyone should know how to make these Martha Stewart recipes. We have a feeling they'll soon be favorites in your home.

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Simple Crepes

Lennart Weibull

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Mastering these thin French pancakes opens up a whole world of delicious meals: go savory, with ham and eggs or vegetables and goat cheese, or sweet, with a strawberry flambé or crowd-pleasing peanut butter and jam.

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Basic Pancakes

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Easy like Sunday morning, that's these pancakes! You probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen, and the results are so much better than anything made from a boxed mix. Don't skimp on the butter and maple syrup!

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Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Victor Schrager

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If you're not Team Soft and Chewy yet, you will be after you try this foolproof chocolate chip cookie recipe. Bet you can't eat just one!

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No-Bake Cheesecake

James Baigrie

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No oven required for this decadent dessert! An easy press-in graham-cracker crust is filled with a rich cream cheese-and-condensed milk filling (flavored with vanilla and lemon), then the whole thing hangs out in the fridge until set.

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Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

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A busy cook's dream, this St. Patrick's Day favorite practically makes itself. Toss together corned beef brisket with vegetables and aromatics, push a button, and get ready for an uber-comforting meal.

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Roasted Red Potatoes

Jonathan Lovekin

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The key to crispy, golden roasted potatoes? Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet, and go for a high oven temperature. We've flavored these with fresh rosemary, but feel free to use any herb you please.

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Pan-Fried Steak

Bryan Gardner

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Strip steak, one of our favorite affordable cuts, needs nothing more than butter, salt and pepper, and a turn in a hot skillet to shine.

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Vanilla Pound Cake

Reed Davis

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An everyday cake that can be dressed up for any occasion, this textbook pound cake is fragrant with vanilla and boasts a moist, tender crumb.

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Shepherd's Pie

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The combination of make-ahead mashed potatoes and a box of frozen vegetables means you can get this beloved savory pie on the table in just 35 minutes.

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Baked-Eggplant Parmesan

Minh + Wass

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Eggplant is breaded and baked until succulent, then layered with tomato sauce and mozzarella and baked again until bubbling, gooey, and irresistible.

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Easy Creamed Spinach

David Loftus

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Cream cheese and milk enrich the greens in this crowd-pleasing side dish, while a touch of nutmeg adds depth of flavor.

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Perfect Roast Chicken

Eric Asimov

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A whole bird is stuffed with lemon, garlic, and thyme, then roasted on a bed of onions in this simple yet sophisticated supper. The pan drippings are cooked with chicken broth into a flavorful gravy that's served alongside.

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Simple Crepes

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Basic Pancakes

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Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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No-Bake Cheesecake

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Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

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Roasted Red Potatoes

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Pan-Fried Steak

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Vanilla Pound Cake

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Shepherd's Pie

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Easy Creamed Spinach

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Perfect Roast Chicken

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