Menus for Rosh Hashana, which begins at sundown on Wednesday, include foods that symbolize prosperity and abundance.
Recipes
Get to know freekeh, a ‘new’ ancient grain
The earthy grain, a staple in the Middle East for hundreds of years, seems to be taking over American menus at every stage of the meal.
Recipes: Sage-Parsley-Walnut Pesto and Fennel-Mint Pesto
Making pesto from farmers market basil or or plants from your own garden is one of the joys of a Maine summer. (And, of course, freezing some to enjoy when the snow flies.) But pesto doesn’t have to be just a summertime treat. Here are two good fall and winter pesto recipes that can be […]
‘Fishticuffs’ with sardines results in good eating
Sardines are clear winners, whether grilled by a home cook and served on salad or prepared by a great chef.
‘Almonds Every Which Way’ by Brooke McLay
Healthy, easy recipes will please almond lovers and people on special diets.
The Maine Ingredient: The smell of pickles takes author straight back to grandma
The smells of vinegar for pickling, and of rose-scented soaps, can transport one through time.
Dorie Greenspan: Here’s what you should bake next
The idea for her latest book came from the realization that even in France, home cooks avoid fancy baking.
The flavors of fall — pumpkin pie in a cinnamon bun
Autumn baking goes to a new level with this combination of two classics.
Butter and black pepper: A steak’s best friends
Bison steaks are widely available, naturally lean and deeply flavorful. But don’t overcook them.
A late-summer Southern classic — tomato pie
Popular at church suppers and potlucks, this simple dish can be just as tasty with Maine tomatoes.