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Maine beach lobster bake recipe
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How to Do a Maine Beach Lobster Bake

A Maine summer day and some lobsters are (almost) all you need for the perfect outdoor feast.
Rustic Apple Cider Boule
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Rise and Shine

While away the most undemanding holiday of the year by baking bread.
Annemarie Ahearn's Mussel Chowder
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Mussel Bound

Briny mollusks and rich, garlicky cream make a soul-warming stew.
Grilled Summer Vegetables on Sourdough Toasts
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Grilled Summer Vegetables on Sourdough Toasts

An overflowing garden inspires creativity at the grill.
Grilled Spring Lamb and Salsa Verde with Baby Beets, Beet Greens, Fried Garlic, and Chèvre
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Flower Moon Favorites

Two dishes perfect for early summer, from Annemarie Ahearn’s gorgeous cookbook.
Cheese and spoon
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Maine’s Most Versatile Cheese?

It’s yummy smeared on crackers, pan-fried like paneer, and tossed into scrambled eggs just before serving.
Pork and Beans "Bean supper" recipe
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Pork and Beans

Mainers have been coming together over pork and beans for centuries.
lamb riblets
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Braised Lamb Riblets with Lemon Zest and Mint

Slow-cooked lamb riblets satisfy hearty winter appetites.
Chicken Potpie recipe
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Down–Home Comfort

Creamy, rich chicken potpie is as satisfying as it is humble.
Zucchini Fritters
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Annemarie Ahearn’s Zucchini Fritters Recipe

Spend your time in the kitchen dealing deliciously with that abundance of squash.
Soup in bowl
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Sorrel So Real

The first greens of a Maine spring make a soup that’s bright, rich, and perfect for still-cool evenings. Just ask Martha Stewart.
Cottage Pie
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Cottage or Shepherd’s Pie

Cottage pie or shepherd’s pie is great winter comfort food, particularly if you’ve spent the day working outdoors and need respite from the elements.
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