An unusual technique yields crisp yet moist texture.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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A small but essential wine glossary
Knowing the lingo helps to shatter presumptions about what you like to drink.
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Dine Out Maine: The Miss Portland Diner
Classic diner food in a classic setting will fill you up, and take you back.
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The Maine Ingredient: Fish tacos migrate east – lucky us
The combo of crisp local fish, soft tortilla, varied toppings and unfried (but flavorful) black beans is a winner.
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Give pizza and broccoli a hot new way to meet
Whip up pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and egg on flatbreads for an easy and satisfying dinner.
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Browned butter and pecans tastefully dress asparagus
The veggie becomes cheaper in spring, so try lots of ways to enjoy it.
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Fine sherry – dry or sweet – may be hiding in plain sight
Though we know connoisseurs love sherry, most of us ignore these often complex wines.
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Vegetarian Kitchen: On-again relationship with plant-eating feels good after dabbling with meat
Mainers who gave up vegetarianism, then returned to it, are happy about it for health and ethical reasons.
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Dine Out Maine: JP’s Bistro in Portland
At the friendly, welcoming neighborhood spot, be sure to finish your meal with bread pudding.
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Matzo as pizza? No thanks, but lasagna is another story
For Passover, try this creamy white lasagna with sauteed mushrooms and onions.