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Food & Dining, Recipes

The Maine Ingredient: Delicious taste makes weeknight pasta supper a potential party meal

by Brooke Dojny May 31, 2017May 30, 2017

Pasta with peas and tomato-olive salad work for both nights and special meals.

Food & Dining, Recipes

Whether green or white, asparagus is a rite of spring

by Karen Kane May 31, 2017May 30, 2017

So treat them right when preparing them.

Food & Dining, Recipes

For heavenly banana bread, vegetable oil is praiseworthy

by ELIZABETH KARMEL May 31, 2017May 30, 2017

This recipe outdoes even mom’s buttery version.

Cookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes

‘Naturally Sweet’ shows how to cut back on sugar without sacrificing flavor

by Mary Pols May 31, 2017May 30, 2017

This cookbook from America’s Test Kitchen uses simple explainers, like graphics showing how sugar gets refined and a chart with equivalent measures for granulated sugar.

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Dining

‘The Night Kitchen,’ a new musical by Mainer John Burstein, is set behind the scenes at a restaurant

by Peggy Grodinsky May 31, 2017May 31, 2017

Known for his children’s character Slim Goodbody, Burstein pens a show about an eatery coming to life, with proceeds from a run at Portland Stage to benefit Preble Street.