At the same time, breaking from tradition, they devise ways to make the holiday food healthier.
Signature Dish
Mainer of Lebanese descent is unofficial patriarch, keeper of family recipes
Inspired by a grandmother he never knew, Rick Elias makes kibbeh.
Portland man makes Passover chicken soup in memory of his grandmother
The recipe calls for dill, plenty of skimming and love.
Signature Dish: Peter Casey of Naples cooks corned beef and cabbage
The meal is a celebration of heritage, 20 years in the making.
Signature Dish: For Mumbai native, now in Boothbay, lamb biryani is a taste of home
The layered flavors of Cherie Scott’s Indian dish remind her of the love her mother showed for her family in the kitchen.
Signature Dish: Long Creek chaplain has raised 13 boys on love and chicken
Dan Mercer’s Champagne Chicken is a beloved favorite in his Scarborough home.
Signature Dish: Christmas morning baklava becomes a tradition for the season
Peter Sottery’s baklava is packed with pungent cinnamon.
Signature Dish: A Scarborough family shares long-held secret sauce recipe
Bob Lynch makes a ‘Sunday sauce’ so loved by his kids, it has sometimes replaced the Thanksgiving turkey.