2,275 maine recipes

Arroz con pollo baked Spanish-style in one dish: golden turmeric rice, paprika-rubbed chicken, sweet peas, oregano and bay leaf. A hands-off one-pan dinner with crispy chicken skin and saucy rice in every bite.

Classic stuffed bell peppers filled with ground round, rice, stewed tomatoes, and sharp cheddar. The retro American comfort dinner that fed a generation of weeknight families.

Grilled tuna and roasted pepper sandwiches: meaty grilled tuna layered with sweet roasted peppers, capers, and parsley salad on focaccia. A Mediterranean pan bagnat style picnic sandwich that only gets better after chilling.

Italian red snapper in brodetto: pan-fried whole fish pieces simmered in a tomato-vinegar broth with onions and scallions, served over creamy bay-leaf polenta. Coastal Italian classic.

Lettuce cups with ground beef and tofu in a savory chili-garlic, hoisin, and sesame sauce. A lighter take on Chinese lettuce wraps with hidden tofu stretching the beef.

Lamb kebabs marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and mint, threaded with fresh mint leaves and scallions, then grilled over medium-hot heat. Works with beef sirloin too.

Crustless rice and turkey quiche with tomato, green pepper, basil, and reduced-fat cheddar. Uses egg substitute and skim milk for a lighter take on quiche. Great for using leftover turkey and rice.

North Indian dahl palak: yellow split peas simmered with spinach, then finished with a sizzled tarka of butter, ginger, garlic, and garam masala. Vegetarian, gluten-free, weeknight-friendly.

Coconut prawn curry with turmeric-rubbed shrimp simmered in a thick, spiced coconut gravy with cumin, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

Goan chicken curry with dry-roasted whole spices, toasted fresh coconut, garlic-ginger paste, and green chilies. An authentic West Indian recipe with layered, aromatic flavors.

Braised red cabbage with tart apples, red wine, brown sugar, vinegar, and caraway seeds cooked in bacon drippings. A classic German side, good hot or cold.

California pizza topped with melted cheddar, black olives, sliced avocado, alfalfa sprouts, sour cream, and crumbled bacon. A retro West Coast pizza in 25 minutes.

Gulf Snapper with Avocado & Tomatillo Salsa recipe

Slow-simmered Texas-style chili with chunked beef and pork shoulder, no beans, cooked low for 4 hours with chili powder, jalapenos, pale ale, and cayenne. Thick, meaty, and built for serious chili lovers.

Quick shrimp linguine with bell peppers, broccoli, and scallions in a light cornstarch-thickened white wine and chicken broth sauce. A 30-minute weeknight pasta that skips the heavy cream entirely.

Cherry tomato and vegetable saute with potato, sweet potato, green peas, and bell pepper braised in vegetable broth. A colorful one-skillet vegetarian main dish.