At local theaters, a recent run of food-related shows requires careful consideration for the food on stage.
Recipes
This vegetable-loaded American goulash packs in added nutrition
Vegetables add nutrients and fiber to dishes, and help us feel more full with fewer calories.
Yes, you can fry soft tofu — and give it the salt-and-pepper treatment
Frying soft tofu creates an unbeatable contrast between crispy and custardy.
Experimenting with a local flour that may surprise you
There’s a learning curve as you learn to use Maine Grains’ Organic Black Bean Flour, but expect healthful payoffs.
A cook and baker from Boothbay Harbor devises the perfect bagel for Maine
She adapted the classic flavors of New England anadama bread to a bagel, a humble bread that originated in Poland.
These shareable Italian sub sliders boast big, bold flavors
With cured meats, toasted bread, pickled and brined produce, and a zippy sauce, these Italian sliders are a winning combination.
Chicken in creamy tomato sauce is an easy dish that’s company-worthy
This 30-minute chicken dish is easy and packed with flavor.
Make Italian wedding soup in 30 minutes with one clever shortcut
Some healthy convenience foods and a meatballs workaround turn the soup into a weeknight meal.
‘Secret Spaghetti’ sparked a happy marriage for this Portland couple
More than 30 years ago, James Siegel made the dish, his own interpretation of pasta aglio e olio, on a first date with the woman who would become his wife.
Make-ahead simmer sauce is your shortcut to a flavor-charged meal
The sauce is so luscious and tasty, you might want to double the recipe and have some for a future meal.