Whether in curry, sandwiches, cheesecake or more, the versatile vegetable earns a big role.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
In America, a love of beef on bread is all over the map
From Buffalo to Los Angeles, regional influences give cities and states their own brands of meaty sandwiches.
For these 2 reasons, a classic combo endures
After a good coconut soak, red lentils are ready to top your rice.
For Five Fifty-Five pastry chef Yazmin Saraya, Day of the Dead is an important celebration
The Mexican holiday, celebrated in early November, entices the spirits of the deceased back to Earth with their favorite foods.
Bread and Butter: Once a year, restaurateurs host purveyors of ingredients
They each donate something for the grand feast – vegetables, fish, beverages, maybe a lamb.
Maine restaurant owner to eliminate tipping, raise wages
Cara Stadler says her restaurants in Portland and Brunswick will add an 18 percent surcharge to tabs and pay servers a starting wage of $15-$16 an hour.
Dine Out Maine: At Foulmouthed Brewing in South Portland, well-crafted sandwiches go with craft beer
A homebrewer and former Hugo’s cook turns to elevated beer food.
The Maine Ingredient: Let autumn vegetables cozy up to roast chicken
They make a great match, especially with orzo pilaf on the side.
Popcorn warms to flavors of the season
Popping the kernels in a stovetop pot reduces cost and calories.
Accents from around the world turn meatballs trendy
The good old standby doesn’t just swim in tomato sauce anymore.