10,000 maine recipes

Whole chicken slow-cooked on a bed of potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery with basil and seasoned salt. The cooking liquid turns into a savory thyme and soy sauce gravy.

Dad's shepherd's pie: ground beef with mushrooms, tomato and brown gravy, topped with fluffy mashed potatoes and baked until the crust turns golden brown. Sunday-supper comfort food.

A simple and delicious dish made with fresh spinach, ground beef and a variety of spices.

Stir-fried beef strips with broccoli, snow peas, mushrooms, and carrots in a soy-cornstarch glaze, stuffed into warm pita pockets. A low-calorie steak and veggie stir-fry you can eat with your hands.

Chinese-style tofu stir-fry in a savory miso, tahini, soy sauce, and honey bean sauce with mushrooms, red peppers, and ginger. A quick vegetarian wok dinner served over rice.

Crispy baked vegan burgers made from mashed zucchini, tahini, sesame seeds, sunflower seed meal, and cornmeal with sautéed garlic, onions, and carrots. Plant-powered patties with serious crunch and savory depth.

Layered Mexican tortilla casserole with kidney beans, corn, cottage cheese, and cheddar made entirely in the microwave. A low-fat vegetarian enchilada-style bake ready in 30 minutes.

Loaded Vegetable, Lima Bean and Fennel Stew recipe

Retro tiki-style baked ham glazed with pineapple preserves and surrounded by peaches and bananas, all drizzled with a creamy coconut-chicken soup sauce for Sunday dinner showmanship.

Make-ahead Mexican chicken casserole with corn tortillas, sour cream, green chiles, mushrooms, and sharp cheddar. Refrigerate overnight and bake for an easy crowd-pleaser.

Chicken Florentine wrapped in flaky puff pastry: browned chicken breast layered with Dijon and nutmeg-spiced spinach, then baked golden in individual parcels. An elegant chicken Wellington-style main.

Lentil and cheddar veggie burgers packed with cooked lentils, spinach, carrots, and sharp cheddar. Bound with egg whites and breadcrumbs, no mystery ingredients. Pan-fried in olive oil and served on whole wheat buns. High-fiber, vegetarian, satisfying.

Easy spicy barbecued shrimp needs just three things: shrimp, cayenne and butter. Baked in a fiery, buttery coating and peeled at the table, this fast, hands-on dish brings New Orleans heat with almost no effort.

Savory vegetarian pie with a crescent roll crust brushed in Dijon mustard, filled with sautéed zucchini, onions, Italian herbs, and gooey mozzarella. A shortcut dinner that tastes homemade and feeds a crowd.

Instead of going through the hassle of using the oven, use the crockpot to cook this savory and succulent dish that will have you licking your fingers.

High-protein vegetarian loaf made with mashed soybeans, lentils, brown rice, wheat germ, and soy milk. A hearty meatless main that slices like meatloaf.