Recipes - Portland Press Herald

This Maine cook gets into the season with a steamed pudding worthy of Dickens

The old-fashioned technique has largely fallen from favor, but the cooking is very forgiving and the results incredibly moist.

by Aaron Hutcherson The Washington Post December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

You need only 20 minutes and one skillet to enjoy these spicy peanut noodles.

by Ellie Krieger Washington Post November 25, 2025November 26, 2025

Adding chickpeas and butternut squash to beef stew lets you enjoy red meat without feeling deprived.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige November 25, 2025May 14, 2026

Snacks flow freely during the holidays, and it’s easy to make tasty creations beyond a bag of chips.

Whether it is due to the cost of goods or inability to access benefits, food insecurity is a reality of life for many.

Food editor Peggy Grodinsky attempts to make the buttery Indian flatbread, an item on her 2025 culinary bucket list.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige November 18, 2025May 14, 2026

Follow these tips for wrapping and storing Maine cheeses to add to a holiday cheese plate, or just for a bit of delicious self-care.

by Sam Rehn Special to The Washington Post November 18, 2025November 17, 2025

A gluten-free pumpkin pie, vegan apple pie and whimsical orange cranberry meringue pie give everyone a dessert to enjoy.

The holiday menu is probably the most traditional on the American calendar. In that spirit, we reprise some favorite recipes.

by Becky Krystal Washington Post November 11, 2025November 10, 2025

All you need is a blender and a few ingredients to re-create Dole Whip, a Disney theme parks favorite, in your own kitchen.