Because some of us are staying home, either working from home or just staying apart from others, we might have more time or disposition for baking. Read More
Maybe we should call it deer-herder’s pie. It’s one more good thing to do with ground venison besides burgers, chili, spaghetti sauce, and tacos. Read More
St. Patrick’s Day is passing more quietly than usual this year. But you can still bring a little taste of the Irish into your kitchen this holiday. Read More
Some people like this dish any time all year round. But as the weather is damp and dank, the north wind blowing cold and the news dismays, poutine will prove to be just the right satisfying comfort food that’s also perfectly doable at home. Read More
This meal, cooked in a favorite old cast iron skillet, goes together quickly and messes up only one pan. You’ll want to start it 45 minutes before supper time. But once it is assembled, you won’t have to stand around watching it, and you can flavor it anyway you like. Read More
This astonishing recipe hearkens back to lumber camp days. It yields a dough that the camp cook — or you — could bake up four different ways. Read More
The whole time I ate my mug full, I thought about how it reminded me of my favorite tuna salad with its onions, celery, dill and pickles. Read More
Of course you have to serve chocolate on Valentine’s Day. Read More
Good old baked beans. Where would we be in winter without them? Read More
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine introduced me to this version of a chili dog, and I thought right away that it was perfect for the big game. Read More
Drizzle some vinaigrette on a pile of shredded cabbage sauteed with bacon fat and onions, and it will taste a little like a hot winter coleslaw. Read More
The idea of taco pie caught my interest. Cold, damp weather makes anything from the Southwest sound good. Read More
This salad is hearty enough to be a substantial part of the meal and not a green afterthought to be dutifully eaten. Read More
All you need is one pie crust, four or five medium apples and a jar of jelly or jam for this easy-to-make pie. Read More
Swedish meatballs are a handy item to serve for supper on Christmas Eve. Read More
All you need is five ingredients for this nut-based cookie, suitable for Christmas — or any time really. Read More
This pudding, a casserole really, is an ideal accompaniment to a dinner with chicken or turkey. Read More
These buttery, nutty, slightly sweet cookies are perfect. Read More
Besides being grateful on general principles, we have another reason for gratitude on Thanksgiving: leftover turkey. Read More
Poor old mincemeat pie has fallen out of favor in many quarters though lots of Mainers, wise souls that they are, still make homemade mincemeat and relish it in pie at Thanksgiving. Read More
