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Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
The recipe for Nancy Schatz’s prize-winning Blueberry Pie
Margaret Hathaway included this recipe in her 2011 “Food Lovers’ Guide to Maine.” If you haven’t got pulp-free orange juice, you can strain the pulp kind. Serve the pie with whipped cream, or serve a la mode with vanilla ice cream. Makes one (9-inch) pie CRUST: 21/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon […]
Falafel, hummus and mujaddara deserve to come to table often
This trio of tasty, filling and inexpensive eastern Mediterranean dishes are even better when customized at home.
Cookbook review: ‘Mug Meals’ by Dina Cheney
Cooking (not just heating up) 1-person meals in the microwave may sound like a gimmick, but these recipes turn out to be great for busy people or anyone with limited access to a kitchen.
A little quinoa here and there can improve almost any dish
The versatile vegetarian protein has become a valued staple.
Look beneath tough exterior to discover kohlrabi’s charms
Two easy, tasty recipes will make you glad you got to know this vegetable.
The Maine Ingredient: Lobster stew a magical combination
The classic recipe needs little but the crustacean, butter, cream and paprika, but a bit of wine and chives don’t hurt.
Prize-winning blueberry pie passes to a fifth generation
A Maine baker who traces the family recipe to her Ukrainian grandmother teaches her granddaughters the secrets of her prize pastry.
Dine Out Maine: Dudley’s Refresher in Castine
A young chef casts a serious eye on classic seashore food.
Filipino chef Yana Gilbuena coming to Portland to cook pop-up dinner
Filipino restaurants are a rarity in New England but Filipino food is expected to grow in popularity this year.