10,000 maine recipes

Oven-baked sweet and sour spareribs glazed with a homemade sauce of brown sugar, crushed pineapple, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and dry mustard. Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs with a thick, sticky glaze.

Old-fashioned salmon loaf bound with cooked rice instead of breadcrumbs, brightened with mustard and a glossy egg-and-butter bind. A thrifty five-ingredient pantry supper from a vintage clipping.

Ranch-style round steak dredged in mustard-seasoned flour, browned in a skillet, and braised until fork-tender with a Worcestershire gravy. Classic country cooking.

Competition-style Texas chili with brisket and pork shoulder simmered in beer, tequila, and six jalapenos. No beans, massive flavor, thickened with masa harina.

Homemade corn dogs with a crispy cornmeal batter fried golden brown on a stick. Skip the frozen aisle and make these from scratch with simple pantry staples.

Slow-roasted leg of lamb rubbed with garlic, rosemary, and paprika, basted in a lemon-chicken broth sauce. A traditional Seder centerpiece that comes out tender as butter.

Cheesy hash brown casserole baked until golden, made creamy with sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, and plenty of sharp cheddar. A potluck and holiday-table favorite that feeds a hungry crowd.

Ground beef pepper steak with seared patties and soy sauce-garlic green peppers. Seven ingredients, 20 minutes, and a budget-friendly riff on Chinese pepper steak.

Texas-style no-bean chili with coarse ground beef and suet, loaded with chili powder, cumin, and cayenne. A purist's bowl of red with no tomatoes, no beans, just meat and spice.

Loaded baked potato topped with a zesty tuna, sweet corn, and cheddar mixture spiked with ginger, garlic, and hot sauce. A fast, filling meal where a crisp-skinned potato meets a creamy, spicy topping.

Quiche with a saltine cracker crust skips the rolling pin entirely. Filled with crab or ham, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and a light sour cream custard. The buttery cracker crust is crisp on the bottom and tops the quiche too.

Hearty vegan sloppy joes made with textured vegetable protein in a spiced tomato sauce with oregano and cayenne. Plant-based comfort food on toasted rolls in just 30 minutes.

Midwest-style ham balls baked in a sweet and tangy brown sugar mustard glaze with white vinegar. A classic potluck dish made from ham loaf, crackers, and eggs.

Plump prawns simmered in a bold honey-coffee sauce with bacon, chili, and tomato, served over dill mashed potatoes. An unexpected sweet-savory seafood dish with a deep espresso edge.

Ham loaf blends ground ham and ground pork with milk-soaked breadcrumbs, then bakes under a brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard glaze. Pennsylvania Dutch supper that puts plain meatloaf to shame.

Polish pork chops in a sour cream and tomato sauce with dill pickle and dry sherry. A tangy, Eastern European-inspired skillet dinner that's comfort food with a sharp, savory twist.