Lynn Andriani

Everyone knows that a warming bowl of soup is pure comfort food. From classic minestrone and new takes on chicken noodle to crowd-pleasing vegetable-based options, these filling soup recipes are sure to satisfy any day of the week.

These are the recipes our readers love, including time-honored favorites like creamed spinach and prime rib, a boozy eggnog, and cookies galore.

Get out your measuring cups, mixing bowls, cookie cutters, and baking trays because you'll want to make all of these Christmas cookies—they're Martha's favorites!

From grand houses to humble cottages to a gingerbread ranch, here you'll find lovely cookie creations that are easy to make regardless of your skill level. 

Sometimes a steak seasoned with salt and pepper is all you need, but when you want a more creative way to cook a steak, we can help. We're sharing our favorite steak recipes, which include interesting seasoning and sauces to help them shine.

Give family and friends the greatest gift of all at your holiday celebration: an assortment of beloved Hanukkah recipes, including latkes, brisket, kugel, and more.

Welcome Christmas, the New Year, or any festive day with a delicious, special brunch. You'll find many of your morning favorites here—along with a few surprises—including egg dishes, pancakes, waffles, and the most irresistible baked goods.

Whether topped with swirls of frosting or a shiny glaze, decorated with flowers or piped lettering, cupcakes are the ultimate dessert for a party to celebrate a mom-to-be.

Looking for a sweet treat to serve on All Hallows' Eve? You can't go wrong with our spectacularly spooky cakes, ghostly cookies, and creepy brownies.

These are the recipes everyone wants to make when the weather turns cooler and the leaves start to fall. 

If you ask us, these tarts are even better than pie. While we know that's a controversial statement, we know you'll agree once you'e tried our lemon tart, rainbow fruit tart, frozen mochaccino tart, and any of the other tart recipes here; 

Who needs candy when there are these bewitching cakes to slice into? Our selection of tricky treats includes chocolate cakes, cheesecakes, and spice cakes all decked out in supremely scary decorations.

What goes with that perfectly seared sirloin or that meaty flank? From steakhouse classics to simple crunchy salads, we have the side dish recipes to round out a steak dinner.