Be liberal with tomato paste for a stronger flavor.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Recipe: Avgolemono soup (egg-lemon)
If the egg did not curdle, you have succeeded in making this soup!
Bread and Butter: At Lolita in Portland, wine is a conversation, not a monologue
The idea, the wine director says, is not to show off what she knows but to help you figure out what you like.
Amped-Up Beef Stroganoff makes eating at home feel fabulous
A home-cooked dinner that’s a bit fancier than usual doesn’t have to be difficult to prepare.
Homemade Valentine’s candy shows love for body and soul
Giving dark chocolate bark with healthy ingredients satisfies more than a sweet tooth.
‘Leon Happy Salads’ offers clear recipes, borrows from many cultures
The recipes range widely, and each comes with a nice photograph.
The Maine Ingredient: Turkey tacos in soft, warm tortillas are a crowd-pleaser
Besides being versatile and delicious, they’re popular with crowds of any size.
At Indian restaurant in Brunswick, Maine transplant finds a taste of home
One whiff of turmeric and other spices, and the memories come flooding back.
A bowl of Greek Revival: Portland family’s egg-lemon soup recipe a culinary heirloom
Avgolemono and a chicken pilaf dish are favorites that have been handed down for generations.
Folding leftovers into dumplings shows love for planet
Any number of fillings and flavors could become favorite no-waste treats.