home plates
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PublishedApril 7, 2024
Home Plates: A job at a quirky sandwich shop brought this quiche into a young man’s life
In the ensuing decades, Portland resident Norman Makepa Gonsalves has made the recipe his own, and the quiche has been the centerpiece of many a memorable meal shared with friends.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2024
Self-styled ‘Maine millennial meets Manhattan’ cook makes a mean Chicken Provencal
Alan Bennett bonds with friends over food and maintains an easy versatility in his Westbrook kitchen.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2024
Home Plates: A foolproof bread helped 1 family get through the pandemic
Four years ago, a home cook in Gray added this bread to her repertoire. It's versatile, fast and 'generally delicious.'
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PublishedMarch 14, 2024
Home Plates: Stew wouldn’t be complete without Mom’s Mashed Potatoes
James Blake says Guinness Beef Stew suits St. Patrick's Day tables to a T, and even more so when served with buttery whipped potatoes.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2024
Home Plates: Family cake recipe gets latest twist from Earl Grey tea
A Westbrook home cook combines a favorite comfort food and drink into one.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2024
Home Plates: An Orange Rebellion (and we don’t mean the political kind)
A dedicated home cook from South Portland tries her hand at a lesser-known Greek dessert. She's pleased.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2024
Home Plates: May we introduce you to kasha?
A Saco cook of Polish and Ukrainian descent grew up on homey bowls of buckwheat groats – and she thinks you should try them, too.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2024
Home Plates: Mom’s Italian Chili is comfort food at its best
For Steep Falls resident (and loving daughter) Amy Stanley Whitmore, the endlessly adaptable recipe hits the mark for a 'truly great recipe.'
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PublishedDecember 31, 2023
Home Plates: Jambalaya, with a few twists
A Scarborough home cook likes the Creole recipe because it easily accommodates substitutes, plus it lets eaters personalize their portions to suit themselves.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2023
Home Plates: Former caterer spreads love with chocolate chip cookies
Jennie Gwilym of Portland delivered her special cookies to essential workers during the pandemic.