Recipes - Portland Press Herald

For the best burgers, nothing beats a fresh grind

Grinding your own beef blend, or getting it ground fresh at the butcher’s, can take your burger game to the next level.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige May 22, 2022May 14, 2026

Local farmers market asparagus doesn’t come cheap. But there are ways to make this favorite vegetable stretch.

by Jessie Sheehan Special to The Washington Post May 22, 2022May 12, 2022

Skip the Cool-Whip and Jell-O pudding with this homemade cake from expert baker Jessie Sheehan.

by G. Daniela Galarza The Washington Post May 22, 2022May 12, 2022

This recipe for the tangy, bright Italian-American classic is quick and adaptable.

by Joe Yonan The Washington Post May 22, 2022May 12, 2022

It’s a crunchy, satisfying salad from Lukas Volger’s ‘Snacks for Dinner.’

by Daniela Galarza The Washington Post May 15, 2022May 5, 2022

Sonoko Sakai offers tips on how to make the best sushi rice at home for your chirashi bowl.

by Ellie Krieger Special to The Washington Post May 15, 2022May 5, 2022

Made with whole-grain bread, this French toast bake takes just minutes to assemble. Then it sits overnight in the fridge until you’re ready for it.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige May 15, 2022May 14, 2026

There is nothing to it, and it saves tons of plastic waste.

by Joe Yonan The Washington Post May 15, 2022May 13, 2022

Gerard, founder of the Half Baked Harvest blog, aims her new cookbook at those who want a more balanced way of eating – and lots of options.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige May 8, 2022May 14, 2026

A simple yet memorable soup made that can be made from even the barest of cupboards.