Avgolemono and a chicken pilaf dish are favorites that have been handed down for generations.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Folding leftovers into dumplings shows love for planet
Any number of fillings and flavors could become favorite no-waste treats.
Dine Out Maine: At Portland Meatball Co., the balls often strike out
Alas, the pizza and the salads don’t help matters much at the Exchange Street restaurant.
Maine food and beverage sellers win big when Patriots play in the Super Bowl
Supermarkets, pizza delivery joints, alcohol sellers, sports bars and party supply stores all get a piece of the action.
From menus around Maine, food to warm you up in winter
Winter is comfort food season, and Maine eateries know how to fill you up right. We asked around about people’s go-to menu items when they need a meal to make them feel all warm and cozy from the inside out. We selected the following from among the suggestions because of the enthusiasm of the nominations, the number of people who recommended them or just because they sounded good.
‘Making Dough’ provides ultra-careful instruction for making 12 master doughs
From scones to Danish doughs, with this book, you’ll be baking like a pro.
Maine chefs travel the globe to taste, learn and bring ideas home
From the Caribbean to the Mideast to China, they go in winter and spring, when dining rooms are not as busy.
Food dispatches: Super Bowl party at Oxbow in Portland and Hugo’s reopens after break
Still looking for a place to watch the game? Look no more.
Hot pretzels and cheese dip will have crowds cheering your name
Surprise football fans with a treat that says, ‘This is as good as being at the stadium.’
For a New Orleans classic, a smothering of shrimp swims in Creole gravy
This etouffee evokes the distinct flavor of the French Quarter.