Can’t get enough of a good thing? Make a double batch of Artichoke Spinach Dip – one half for a weekend gathering and the other half for a main dish chicken recipe later in the week. Of course, we all love this party dip served with toasty bread or crackers, but it’s also delicious when […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Snuggle up – it’s November
These two recipes are lovely cooking projects for a chilly, late-fall day. Braising the short ribs for this hearty shepherd’s pie takes a few hours, but this main dish is also perfect for preparing in advance or taking it in steps. You can roast the ribs a day, shred the meat and place it in […]
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Padma Lakshmi has a new kids’ cookbook – and a fresh pandemic perspective
The “Top Chef” host discusses her cookbook, Twitter clapbacks and how to reform fussy eaters.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Lobster Week: Puffed-up lobster a versatile twist on a local delicacy
Editor’s Note: The Maine Lobster Festival, traditionally held around the first weekend in August, has been canceled for a second straight year, so the Masthead Maine family of newspapers decided to give the state a week of lobster coverage to help our readers enjoy our state’s iconic food. Do you remember your first taste of […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A simple meal and a seasonal dessert
I’m one of those fortunate people who have spent some time in the part of the country where there is some really authentic, tasty Mexican and Southwestern-style food. Not to say that you can’t find that here in Maine, but it just seems … harder. I don’t want my enchiladas, burritos and the like to […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Lemon up your dinner and dessert
I have a tendency to go through a whole lot of lemons in my kitchen and often buy a bag or two when I go into town to do my weekly shopping. I certainly don’t want to risk being without them. Not only do I drink lemon water all day long, but it’s important to […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Spice up a spring meal
This falafel recipe is one of my favorite vegetarian main dishes. I like these yummy chickpea morsels stuffed in pitas, but they’re also delicious over salads, grain bowls or on their own for a quick snack. Gluten-free and vegan, these make a perfect spring meal accompanied by fresh, crunchy vegetables and your favorite Middle Eastern […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The first picnic of the year
After many months apart, I’m planning a little picnic at the shore with my two teenage granddaughters. I came up with a menu that includes the market rotisserie chicken they favor and a grain salad studded with vegetables. For dessert, I’m making something they’ve never eaten before: a pineapple upside-down cake. I first learned of […]
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Cooking at the Cove: What’s for breakfast?
I’m always up for leftover pizza straight from the fridge for breakfast, but since I’ve discovered real, honest-to-goodness pizza designed specifically for the morning meal, I’ve brought my pizza-for-breakfast habit to a whole new level. Bacon is my favorite topping for pizza any time of day, but if you prefer other toppings, there are no […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A Japanese-inspired meal and a maple morsel
I can’t remember if I’ve shared this with my readers, but many moons ago I lived in Iwakuni, Japan. I was a teen who had been raised on a standard American diet so I wasn’t as open to trying new culinary delights as I am now. I shrugged off many opportunities to taste the unfamiliar […]