Martha University

Certain foods evoke a deep sense of the essential comforts of home. Watch as one of our country's most respected cooks and homekeepers, Martha Stewart, reveals her recipe secrets for creating everyone's favorite comfort-food dishes. With these recipes in hand, you'll always have something luscious to cook up for friends and family. Learn how to establish your own family traditions around these classic, home-style recipes: Discover the secret ingredient for a crunchy chicken coating, and use her method for making the most deliciously rich mac and cheese (her kitchens tested 35 recipes to arrive at this tried-and-true favorite). And who could resist Martha's ultimate chocolate cake -- filled and topped with fudgy frosting, this layered dessert is so tempting you'll invent an occasion just to make it. Whether cooking for your family or hosting guests who've just popped in, you'll now be equipped with expert advice on how to create memorable, flavorful dishes to nurture friends and family in the heart of your home. It's traditional crowd-pleasing American food, made in classic Martha style. Includes helpful printouts Birthday Party Planner, Essential Baking Tools Checklist, Pie Chart, How To Stock a Spice Rack, and Grill Maintenance.