Rachel Khanna sees cooking with thoughtfulness and love as a pathway to joy and health.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
White wines made in the oxidative style especially appealing in winter
Full-bodied and earthy, they may surprise those who usually reach for reds.
Rid of excess water, tofu is a flavor sponge
When it’s pressed, even a devoted carnivore relishes sauteed tofu with vegetables and a chili-orange sauce.
The Maine Ingredient: Citrus fruits bring all kinds of brightness, just when we need it
Broiled grapefruit, Moroccan chicken and chocolate-orange pound cake are just a few zesty recipes to consider.
Deviled eggs less trouble when served on toasts
This recipe removes any worries about ruining the cooked whites when peeling the eggs.
Don’t you dare toss those leftovers: Cookbook has 100 recipes for using extras
‘Love Your Leftovers’ by Nick Evans starts with a framework of 14 food basics – from roast chicken to rice.
As invaders gobble wild mussels, new tastes get cultivated
Cultured Maine mussels cooked in an herb broth or oysters should satisfy mollusk fans.
Give your daily bread delicious uses when it grows old
Easy-to-make bread crumbs add homemade goodness to comfort food and desserts.
A speedy chicken breast that packs flavorful, crunchy punch
It tastes nothing like the bland, dry chicken you’ve grown to tolerate.
To the rescue: The freezer and home-cooked beans
You’ll be happy to have them if you’ve planned in advance and cooked up a pot full.