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
Hunting season is in full swing, and freezers all over Maine are filling with deer and moose meat, lots of which is ground into ever-handy burger. Read More
Cut a piece of this apple cake, pour a cup of tea or coffee and sit a while — preferably next to the fire. Read More
We need to talk about tomatoes. And then to simplify life a little, have grilled sausage, onions and peppers in a crusty roll with mozzarella on it for supper (or lunch). Read More
Cooler weather calls for soup. Read More
Making your own salsa is as easy as putting together red sauce for pasta, is very inexpensive and best of all, you can customize it. Read More
Freezer pickles are a great way to enjoy pickle flavor without the effort required for canning. Read More
Nobody wants to waste food. Still we all do, inadvertently, most of the time. Read More
If a peach crisp and a peach cobbler got married, this dish would be their offspring. Read More
The classic clafoutis, a French dish, is made with cherries, but it is blueberry season in Maine, and that is what we decided to use. Read More
Who doesn’t need a new way to fix zucchini this time of year? They are in perfection right now. Read More
The trick is how to incorporate the squash and pasta. Ricotta is the answer. Read More
