You can count me in for pretty much any dish with “loaded” and “potato” in its name. Either of those words alone point in the direction of filling, comfort-food satisfaction, but together they are practically a guarantee. With this loaded potato recipe, as a bonus, that gratification is delivered in a healthful way, too. It […]
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Sauce, gravy or stew too thin? We’ve got 3 ways to fix that
We’ve all been there. There being left with a thin, watery sauce when instead we’re in want of one that is thick, luscious and full of body-ody-ody. While a roux is a common thickener that we should all master for dishes such as gravy and gumbo, it is of no use once we’ve already reached […]
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Homefront: The sandwich is from Denmark, the ingredients from Maine
“In the Phelan household, we’re surviving the winter/pandemic by reliving great food we tasted during past family vacations. Last year we went to Copenhagen and fell in love with Smorrebrod. Our recipe is Wheat Boule from Rosemont (market), Scratch’s cream cheese, smoked salmon, dill, capers and our own pickled red onions.” — KEVIN PHELAN, Cape […]
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Rice makes the world go round, but at high environmental cost
Researchers are working on projects all over the globe to figure out how to grow it more sustainably and equitably.
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If loving a piping hot chocolate lava cake is wrong, I don’t want to be right
Two versions. We went with the easier one.
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Boozy hot chocolate recaptures the magic of a childhood snow day with a grown-up twist
It’s perfect for Valentines (among other cold winter days).
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How to cook a quick hash and make the most of the food you have on hand
There are plenty of sayings that make you want to roll your eyes, but “make a hash of” is one that really gets under my skin. The implication: You’ve ruined or spoiled something. You’ve messed up. I hate it, because I love a good hash. Hash is one of the most time-honored, satisfying ways to […]
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Homefront: Even without rosemary bushes in the yard, this chicken pasta dish is favorite
The Sheaffs brought this recipe from California to their Harpswell home.
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For Valentine’s Day, cook dinner for the one you love
Even if you’re not much of a cook, your lover will appreciate the gesture and the meal. This menu makes it easy.