Southern chef Ashley Christensen weaves philosophy and instruction into her comfy collection of guest-worthy dishes.
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Ecumenical and tasty – a dish for Easter or Passover
If you shred sweet potatoes before putting them in a skillet, you can cook them to tenderness in five minutes.
Beer and brownies: A delicious St. Patrick’s Day treat made with Maine stout
The owner of Biddeford’s Biscuits & Company offers this recipe for Banded Horn Stout Brownies with Bailey’s Ganache.
Recipe: Roasted (or grilled or broiled) oysters with maple syrup and chipotle butter
The recipe uses 24 roasted oysters.
Serve white bean soup with dumplings for a hearty winter meal
It’s a tried-and-true way to ward off winter blues.
Slow-cooker pork is the only way to go
Slow cooking the meat helps with the breakdown of collagen so the pork can become tender.
‘Nutritious Delicious,’ from America’s Test Kitchen, lives up to its title
The text aims to help you get into the habit of substituting nutrient-dense ingredients in familiar recipes – for example, plain yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
Onion Beer Bread, with a 12-ounce bottle of brew as the star
As a plus, it makes your house smell heavenly as it bakes.
Ahead of a screening of ‘Hummus! The Movie,’ we offer a recipe for hummus
The movie is part of the Jewish Film Festival in Portland.
Recipe: Really Crispy Roasted Potatoes
These potatoes will have a crunch on the outside but will be soft on the inside.