We have more ingredients within our reach. We also have more notions about how we might prepare them: Should we grill or spiralize? Go raw or serve our vegetables slightly warm?
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Grilled lamb: Minimal prep yields maximum flavor
This is one of those recipes that demands the best ingredients you can afford; it will make a difference.
Carrots go from zzzzz to zesty after a visit to Morocco
A yogurt sauce cools some of the spice for sensitive eaters.
Daunting at first, ‘Good Things to Drink with Mr. Lyan and Friends’ offers simple cocktail recipes
With a second look, it offers fast paths to impressive drinks.
Maine Artisan Bread Fair brings 2,500 to Skowhegan on Saturday
An offshoot of the Kneading Conference, the bread fair attracted 65 vendors selling bread and all things related to baking.
The Maine Ingredient: Elegant summer fruit and vegetable hors d’oeuvres ready in an instant
Slice, add something creamy or salty and impress your guests.
Indian condiments bring on both fresh taste and memories
An Indian childhood comes to mind for author Visi Tilak.
Unexpected guests? Impromptu picnic? With these wines on hand, you’ll always be ready
Be prepared for whatever summer brings with a small stockpile of wines.
Cookbook Review: ‘Simply Ramen: A Complete Course in Preparing Ramen Meals at Home’
Even for cult foodie favorite ramen, who has two full days to make a bowl of noodles? Not this reviewer.
Bake-ahead egg cups combat morning scramble
Cook once and it’s breakfast all week no matter how busy you are