The Greek dish, with layers of noodles, meat and cream sauce, is a lot of work. It’s also reason enough to invite friends and family over for a feast.
Recipes
Hoisin sauce gives new life to leftover ham in this cabbage stir-fry
For the cooks and home entertainers among us, the act of feeding our loved ones and celebrating the joys of the season can be tiring. So once you’ve baked up this year’s holiday ham and stored the leftovers in the fridge or freezer, keep things simple for subsequent meals with this quick and easy stir-fry […]
A cranberry swirl makes this goat cheese dip sparkle
Use leftover cranberry sauce to infuse this creamy goat cheese dip with low-effort holiday vibes.
Baked brie with pepper jam shows why the classic is a classic
No, there’s nothing new about baked brie. But sometimes novelty is overrated. There’s a reason that, per Google Trends, interest in the dish spikes annually during December: Baked brie is eye-catching, deliciously decadent and shockingly easy to prepare, all the makings of a holiday-party star. Traditionally enjoyed as an appetizer, baked brie can also be […]
This glazed pork loin takes a relaxed approach to holiday entertaining
Roast and glaze a pork loin with a fig-balsamic mixture for a festive yet low-lift main course for the holidays.
Thai panang curry paste punches up this pumpkin noodle soup
In the summer of 2020, well before Americans had access to coronavirus vaccines, and while many businesses remained closed to the public, Wedchayan “Deau” Arpapornnopparat and his wife, Tongkamal “Joy” Yuon, opened a pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles. They named it Holy Basil, after the perennial shrub whose purple-tinged green leaves flavor many Thai stir-fries. […]
A Portland woman carries on tradition with Norwegian wedding cake
Kransekake is made of 18 rings formed into a tree of sorts and also is served on Christmas.
Peanut chaat boasts bold flavors and a gratifying crunch
This recipe has all the qualities that make a snack irresistible. It’s alluringly colorful, has a gratifying crunch and boasts sweet, spicy, tangy and salty flavors that pop with the energy of a dance party. You might associate such a can’t-stop-won’t-stop snack with packaged puffs laden with artificial flavors and food dyes, but this one […]
From winter warmers to Jewish-Mexican mashups, the new Maine cookbooks to get or gift
A fresh batch of cookbooks is out just in time for the holidays and baking season.
When it comes to baking, this surgeon from Falmouth likes to keep it simple
Karin Cole once aspired to be a chef. Now, baking is one of a few duties she’s claimed in her family’s kitchen.