I tend to make a lot of soups, usually because there are odds and ends of things in the refrigerator or garden or freezer that ought to get used. The creation of this soup was really no different. … [Read more...]

We love this apple pie and its crispy top "crust". But here's a little secret: If you don't have any Granny Smith's on hand, use a quart of blueberries instead. Frozen or fresh will do equally … [Read more...]

Quick, easy and delicious, these little cookies are simple enough to make before a busy weeknight supper and yet pretty enough to serve to company. And if you make your own raspberry preserves, they … [Read more...]

Quick, easy and versatile, this dish can transform itself into the perfect entree for a meatless meal. Curried Millet and Shrimp Cook 2/3 cup millet in 2 cups liquid (water, chicken or veggie … [Read more...]

Whoopie for our first Facebook drawing winners! In their honor, we've got whoopie pies for our recipe this week. Whoopie pies: Nearly every Maine cook has their own “perfect” recipe for these … [Read more...]

American chop suey is popular throughout the U.S. with names and ingredients varying from region to region. Here’s the recipe our family has passed down through the years, simply known as “Chop … [Read more...]

One reason we love casseroles is for their “anything goes” versatility. Add, subtract or multiply the ingredients in this dish to make it all your own. Many of the fresh ingredients you can grow … [Read more...]

You may be scratching your head wondering how you can grow the ingredients in this pie, but for several years I had an annual harvest of lemons from a dwarf lemon tree (read about it here) that lived … [Read more...]

We know it isn't zucchini season here in Maine. But we are anticipating its arrival now that the clocks have jumped ahead and seed planting is just around the corner. You can grow the majority of … [Read more...]

• By Janine Pineo • Eggs are one of the quickest foods you can have on hand to prepare, and it takes only a little imagination to make something delicious. About a month ago, Gretchen and … [Read more...]