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Preparation Looking for ways to become a more confident cook at home? Our food editors are here to help. Each week, we’re shining a spotlight on the exciting things happening in the Martha Stewart test kitchen. Our editors will share their best cooking tips, favorite products, new ideas, and more in our weekly series, Out of the Kitchen. From deputy food editor Greg Lofts’ love for fish sauce and inexpensive soy sauce and assistant food editor Riley Wofford’s penchant for pickled vegetables to the entire team’s passion for different kinds of mustard and one very specific kind of mayonnaise, get inspired to upgrade your shelf space with these pantry staples....

Between the moist and fudgy chocolate cake infused with milk and caramel, the billowy whipped cream, and crunchy Heath bits, this is decadence galore! The combination of moist and gooey textures and sweet and salty flavors is absolute heaven. Just do yourself a favor and ignore the calorie count. After all, you deserve to indulge once in a while! And I promise the calories in this Heath Bar cake are more than worth it....

Preparation When it comes to choosing bedroom curtains, factors to consider go beyond aesthetics. The interior design choices you make in your bedroom can affect your sleep, which, in turn, impacts your physical and mental health. According to studies, light is the most important external factor affecting sleep—making bedroom curtains all the more important for a good night’s rest. Curtains not only tie the room together, but they can also play a role in our circadian rhythm, which is our internal clock that tells our body when it’s time to rest....

Preparation For as gorgeous as stained glass windows can be in a room, cleaning them is not a straightforward task. “The surface of the stained glass is not as smooth as regular window glass and can trap dirt more easily,” explains Steve Blyth, president of the window cleaning firm J.Racenstein Company. What’s worse, Blyth says that the intricate leaded frameworks of certain stained glass windows can trap liquids and moisture from cleaning sprays, leaving unsightly drip marks on the surface....

Preparation Despite the fact that going gray is a natural part of life, it hasn’t always been in vogue. Rightfully, that’s no longer the case—these days, silver- and even white-toned hair is a sought-after trend. In many ways, this is a sign that we have begun to embrace the graying process, as opposed to trying to hide it with root touch-ups or coloring appointments, notes Andrew Fitzsimons, a celebrity hairstylist. “It is allowing people to feel the most beautiful in their most natural state....

Preparation Think of a perfectly decorated sugar cookie and what makes it stand out. One thing that takes a basic sugar cookie to the next level is royal icing, a hard white icing made from just three ingredients. It’s stiffer and glossier than frosting or glaze for cookies, which means that you can create finer details because it holds its shape. While it was originally just used by professional bakers, it’s now beloved by home bakers, too....

Preparation New or antique, postcards are one of the simplest souvenirs to collect on summer travels. They’re easily slipped between the pages of a beach read or a luggage pocket for the return trip and their detailed illustrations instantly evoke memories of a place. Turn-of-the-century examples, still proliferate in antique shops and flea markets, can often be picked up for a few dollars or less. Here are three ways to transform them into playful mementos....

Preparation Jean-Michel Basquiat is an American painter best known for his rise to stardom in the 1980s during the neo-expressionism movement—an art style characterized by intense colors and expressive brushwork. Less well known perhaps, is the story behind his 25 original works that were publicly unveiled last weekend at the Orlando Museum of Art before several thousand attendees. The artworks on display were missing for 30 years until they were discovered in 2012....

All you need is chicken, rice, tomato passata (or canned tomato) and a handful of pantry essentials to make this incredible flavour loaded, comfort-food-central meal. Oh wait – cheese. Of course you need cheese. This would not be “Enchilada” without cheese! I’ve been overloading on Mexican over the last couple of weeks, sharing my Mexican Shredded Beef and Freezer Friendly Beef Burritos. I feel a bit silly sharing yet another Mexican(-esque) recipe today, but I hadn’t actually planned to!...

½ onion, chopped ¼ cup butter, melted, plus 1 tbsp for cooking ¼ cup flour 2 cups milk 2 cups chicken stock 1½ cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 1 cup carrots, matchstick-cut 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced 2½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded sharp salt and ground black pepper, to taste Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot butter for about 5 minutes until translucent....

2 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large yellow onion, sliced 28 oz San Marzano peeled tomatoes, (2 cans) 1 cup chicken stock , or vegetable stock 1 tbsp sugar 1⁄4 cup heavy cream 8 large fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped 1⁄4 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp red pepper flakes kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded, optional In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat....

16 April Update – 7 days in, $39,106 raised, 5,000 foods delivered to 13 hospitals!! Read more and see photos here, down in the Updates section. ❤️ Over 100 healthcare workers around the world have died from COVID-19, caring for those of us in need. I want to say thank you to our frontliners. On Thursday 2 April 2020, I sent 250 muffins to the Westmead Hospital in Sydney as a small token of my appreciation to healthcare workers in the frontline, battling the COVID-19 war at great personal risk to themselves....

These are like the Italian version of Breakfast Enchiladas! The inspiration to make these came after a particularly embarrassing incident. I hate traffic and Sydney traffic is notoriously bad, especially when you live in an area where it’s one lane roads in and out. I live quite far from the city so when I have morning meetings, I like to make them early so I can beat the traffic. They are usually meetings over breakfast but I am one of those people that need to eat asap upon waking, otherwise I feel ill....

Preparation Cats enrich our lives with their presence—and whether that presence is affectionate or adorably aloof, it’s important to remember that all felines need some alone time to rest, groom, and just be. “Cats crave their own space and giving them a cat tree or condo that is all theirs offers them a comfortable retreat with a familiar feeling and scent,” affirms Dr. Jesus Aramendi, senior veterinarian at Chewy. “Having cat trees deters them from scratching furniture and other surfaces around the house, which can put cat parents’ minds more at ease....

3 scoops vanilla ice cream, roughly 2 cups ¼ cup butterscotch syrup 4 oz cake of your choice, cubed 4 oz mixed fruits of your choice, fresh, chopped, or drained canned fruit cocktail To Serve: ¼ oz whipped cream, per serving ⅛ oz cherry, per serving 1 tbsp popcorn, per serving In a tall glass, add the following in this order: 1 scoop ice cream, 2 tablespoons of butterscotch syrup, and 2 ounces each of cake and fruits....

Sun Valley, Idaho is a gorgeous place in both the winter and summer. I happened to be taking advantage of their winter season. Covered in snow, it’s quite picturesque. Sun Valley got its name because the sun shines 80 percent of the ski season against a blue sky! Just driving around town, you’ll see such pretty areas where you’ll want to stop and take photos. Wildlife is abundant! Where to stay in Sun Valley, Idaho There are plenty of lodging options in Sun Valley....

And here they are! » #20: Wedding Cupcake Buttercream: I love that this recipe is so popular because this has been my go-to frosting recipe for cupcakes and cakes for years and years now! #19: Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches: It’s kind of funny that this one is in the top 20 since I just whipped this one up one day for some friends that were visiting us. It’s great though!...

Preparation Dishwashers are wonderful appliances. Along with saving you from the task of washing your dishes by hand, these machines are designed to give your dirty plates and utensils a deep and thorough clean—without using as much water as you would in the sink. “A normal dishwasher cycle uses less than three-and-a-half gallons of water, the same as hand-washing dishes for just over two minutes,” explains Cynthia Fanning, the Vice President of Product Management, Dishwashers for GE Appliances....

They’re delicious, nutritious, and easy to make. A fantastic source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, Portobello mushrooms make for a great vegan alternative to meats. These large mushrooms are enjoyable thanks to their earthy and woodsy flavors. So even if you’re not vegan, these recipes are a must-try. Portobellos aren’t just tasty and healthy, but also versatile! They’re great either when baked, grilled, stuffed, or sauteed, you name it. Looking for new items to add to your vegan meal rotation?...

In fact, you might even say they’re egg-cellent! Okay, enough of the egg puns – it’s time to get serious. And luckily, these cheesecake recipes are seriously scrumptious! So, whether you’re looking for a quick and easy crowd pleaser, or you just have some egg-stra time on your hands, you’ll find the perfect Easter cheesecake recipes right here. Just don’t egg-pect any leftovers! (Last one, I swear!) 20+ Incredible Cheesecakes For Easter 1....