Francine Bistro’s Hill makes the cake with dried cherries, apricots, sultanas and dates.
Recipes
Chef Josh Berry’s recipe: New England Indian pudding
‘The reason I love this dessert is that it tastes like ‘gingerbread pudding!’ Berry says.
Chef Anders Tallberg’s recipe: Swedish meatballs
Tallberg recommends doubling the recipe and freezing some to save for your New Year’s party.
Bread and Butter: Opening a restaurant requires resourcefulness, optimism and more money than you think
Two years of work later, chef Krista Kern Desjarlais prepares to open The Purple House in North Yarmouth.
The Maine Ingredient: Keeping eggs handy is a cook’s best insurance policy
Huevos rancheros and pizza frittata are just two of the myriad dinner choices offered by eggs.
Three Maine chefs share old family recipes prepared for the holidays
We asked local cooks what they like to make at Christmastime for their families.
Beans add health to broccoli cheddar soup
Take comfort in a warm bowl that tastes rich, but isn’t.
Shrimp turn simple pasta into an impressive dish
The ease of this 20-minute recipe will please the cook, and the taste and presentation will delight guests.
Books for younger green eaters and readers
Reads for high school and college students, young professionals or those on tight budgets.
Enrich the comfort of grilled cheese with sauce or sauerkraut
Hot sandwiches can be taken up a notch with an herby croque-monsieur and a meatless Reuben.