I made this stew — a combination of Asian and European flavors — using lamb stew meat, but you could easily substitute chicken or beef. Serve this rich, flavorful stew — with spices from around the world — over cous cous, rice, or noodles. Like most stews it can easily be made a day ahead of time; refrigerate overnight, remove any layer of fat on top and reheat over low until simmering.
 
Serves 4

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Greet your morning full of energy and antioxidants with this breakfast soup. Wyman’s Wild Blueberry Juice—available at most stores—is 100 percent blueberry juice.

Serves 4

 
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This is truly a special dish for the smoked seafood aficionado. Ducktrap River Fish Farm (see appendix) offers a superb assortment. Feel free to mix and match seafoods to suit your taste.

Serves 8

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Pear Bisque makes an elegant first course. Preferred wine is the Demi-Pear from Winterport Winery (see appendix).
Serves 6

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People travel across the globe for Damariscotta River oysters. The Pemaquid Oyster Festival held every fall serves up dishes of all sorts, but this one is a crowd favorite.

 
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French onion soup is wonderful topped with slivers of Canadian bacon, shredded cheese, and artisanal bread. When you use crusty slices of Borealis Bread and State of Maine Cheese Company’s Saint Croix Black Pepper Jack cheese (see appendix), you’ve got a doubly delicious combination.
Serves 6

 
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Here you have apple pie without the crust. The apples still have that fresh taste, while all the flavors of apple pie melt in
your mouth.
 
Serves 4 to 6

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The moist, dark duck breast is complemented by the fruit and nuts in this recipe. The walnut vinaigrette has many layers of flavor, and by dressing the salad lightly you will create a dish that’s both healthful and tasty.
 
Serves 4 to 6

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This is the epitome of Maine luxury: ocean, woodlands, and farm are combined to mingle smoky, creamy, and pungent flavors.

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This dish incorporates several of the delicious tastes of Maine. Searing the scallops ensures that they stay plump and juicy. You may choose to place them on the grill instead of in a pan. Long skewers are great for this.