The carbon footprint is less; alas the calories are probably the same.
Recipes
Recipe for fruit cocktail cookies
An old recipe resurrects the fruit cocktail (remember?)
Recipe for clam casserole
Yard-sale recipe boxes yield this surprisingly tasty casserole.
Recipe for Netti’s Chocolate Cake
Press Herald writer Gillian Graham uses recipes found at a yard sale to make a tasty birthday cake.
Lightly dressed baby greens can dress up any steak
The filet is the star of this plate, which requires few ingredients and easy preparation.
Got Alaskan King Crab legs? Run with ’em
They’re best dunked in butter, of course, but don’t forget to hold on to the shells for a bisque or a stock.
You can conquer macarons with a dose of patience
Let’s be clear: These are the French macarons with one ‘o’ and pronounced ‘mac-ah-RON.’
Cauliflower offers healthy, versatile alternative to white rice
Sauteing or roasting the vegetable helps its natural sugars caramelize, bringing forth its flavor.
The Maine Ingredient: Regional hot sandwiches will warm you up on a chilly night
Philly cheese steaks have surged in popularity, while the Kentucky open-face sandwich keeps a lower profile.
Embrace the pomelo – resembling a grapefruit on steroids – for a prosperous new year
The Year of the Rooster is a good time to get to know the largest member of the citrus family.