This no-bake cake is a standard among Iranian cooks.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Ramadan fasting can give energy to the body and spirit
A Muslim reflects on her own experience and speaks to a Johns Hopkins doctor on the science of fasting.
‘Leon Fast and Free’ searches globe for gluten-free, dairy-free recipes
The cookbook is sturdy and attractive.
Those who eat meat at home increasingly like to order vegan
Maine restaurant owners and chefs say customers’ concerns about where food comes from often lead to vegan choices.
Maine food festivals serve up more than lobster this summer
Of course, there are options for purists such as the Down East Lobster Roll Festival – but others offer up less traditional fare.
Dine Out Maine: Latin American flavors shine at Woodhull in Yarmouth
But the Asian dishes need work at the restaurant with the laid-back vibe.
The Maine Ingredient: Delicious taste makes weeknight pasta supper a potential party meal
Pasta with peas and tomato-olive salad work for both nights and special meals.
Whether green or white, asparagus is a rite of spring
So treat them right when preparing them.
For heavenly banana bread, vegetable oil is praiseworthy
This recipe outdoes even mom’s buttery version.
‘Naturally Sweet’ shows how to cut back on sugar without sacrificing flavor
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.