3,508 maine recipes

Szechuan eggplant sautéed in broth instead of oil for a low-fat, plant-based dinner that packs serious heat. Just 5 ingredients, 30 minutes, and a whole lot of spicy Szechuan-teriyaki flavor over rice.

Handmade swordfish ravioli stuffed with chopped swordfish, tomato sauce, scallions, and fresh basil, then tossed in a rich black olive pesto with butter and extra-virgin olive oil. Ready in 40 minutes.

Boiled wontons tossed in a savory blend of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil, garnished with fresh scallions. A classic Cantonese dim sum dish (Ho Yau Gon) that's simple and satisfying.

Marinated chicken thighs grilled over wood or charcoal, served with papaya-tomatillo salsa and julienned jicama. Bold Yucatan flavors with a smoky, charred finish.

Maple-roasted acorn squash, creamy Gorgonzola, and melty mozzarella on a crispy crust, topped with peppery arugula. This vegetarian fall pizza is seasonal eating at its finest.

Whole wheat English muffins topped with a seasoned cottage cheese and wheat germ spread, fresh tomato, and broiled cheddar strips. A high-protein open-faced melt ready in 15 minutes.

Seared venison medallions in a rich port wine and chestnut sauce with fresh figs. An elegant wild game dinner that feels straight out of a European countryside bistro.

Venison roast marinated overnight in vinegar, then braised with claret wine, cream of mushroom soup, and bay leaves until melt-in-your-mouth tender. A hunter's take on the French classic.

Perky Turkey: leftover turkey and rice salad with celery, pimientos, and Dijon mustard dressing, served over lettuce. A no-cook lunch or light dinner ready in 5 minutes.

Simple one-pot tuna chop suey with rice, celery, onion, and soy sauce. Budget-friendly, diabetic-friendly, and on the table in about an hour with almost no cleanup.

Browned pork chops baked over orange juice rice with a creamy cheddar soup topping. A retro one-dish dinner that's easy to assemble and feeds six with minimal cleanup.

A whole pumpkin stuffed with herbed rice, sauteed mushrooms, spinach, and bell pepper, then baked until the flesh turns silky soft. A vegetarian showstopper.

Traditional Ukrainian fish in aspic (studynyna rybiacha): whole fish poached in aromatic stock, layered with carrot rounds, and set in shimmering gelatin. A stunning cold appetizer for holidays.

Pan-fried trout with a crunchy cornmeal crust, seasoned with just salt and pepper. Three ingredients, one skillet, and the kind of simplicity that lets fresh-caught fish shine.

Simple homemade pizza dough with just five ingredients: flour, yeast, olive oil, sugar, and salt. Knead by hand or food processor for chewy, bubbly crusts every time.

Lean ostrich steak sliced thin and stir-fried with fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. A low-fat, high-protein alternative to beef that cooks in minutes.