Fresh parsley can liven up a wheat spaghetti side dish, while a proper sauce goes a long way with a fillet.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Meatballs come alive with Southeast Asian flavors
The dish is perfect if you’re hosting friends and family for the big game.
Quick bok choy can help draw you out of a cooking rut
The new year is a great time to try it out. Like other foods in Chinese culture, the vegetable holds hopeful symbolism.
Big flavor and nutrition, not to mention ease, make broccoli rabe a go-to green
Blanching it before sauteing it with garlic mellows its boldness just enough.
‘Sweet Sugar, Sultry Spice’ offers unusual, delicious recipes
But Malika Ameen’s cookbook has too many recipes that are overly complicated or imprecisely written.
Maine native heads west and finds success with vegan living in Los Angeles
Amber St. Peter, born in Whitefield, has a successful blog and a new cookbook.
More Portland food trucks switch from diesel to dining rooms
The businesses are converting their operations to brick-and-mortar restaurants at a fast pace, giving residents even more dining options.
Sam Moore to sing in Trump inaugural event
The singer in the duo Sam and Dave, known for 1960s hits, will perform at the Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration on Thursday.
Maine Arts Commission begins statewide listening tour in Portland today
The gathering will include sessions for artists, arts organizations, educators, policy makers and community developers.