10,000 maine recipes

Beef and rice meatloaf rolled jelly-roll style around a sweet peach and dill filling, brushed with peach syrup as it bakes. The retro pinwheel that turns ground beef into a dinner-party showstopper.

Stir-fried beef and vegetables: a classic Chinese wok dish with marinated beef, crisp onions, and green peppers in a quick garlic-ginger soy sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes from wok to table.

Ground beef, sauteed zucchini, and green pepper layered with cheddar and fresh tomato slices in a flaky crescent roll crust. A quick savory pie with a hint of dill, ready in 30 minutes.

Mediterranean seafood casserole layers bay scallops and salmon in a tomato-herb sauce with potato chunks, topped with thin potato slices and baked until bubbly. Coastal-style family dinner.

Prawns New Orleans in a colorful Creole sauce of tomatoes, okra, bell peppers, allspice, and cayenne, served over rice. A bright, spicy one-pan seafood dinner in about an hour.

Cozy white bean chicken chili spiced with ground red chile, basil, and a warm hint of cloves. Simmers for an hour and serves 6 with tortilla chips on the side.

Low-fat Parmesan chicken breasts coated in fat-free ranch dressing and breadcrumbs, then baked until golden and crunchy. No eggs, no butter needed for a crispy crust that actually sticks.

Homemade country-style pork sausage seasoned with sage, savory, and cracked peppercorns. No casings needed. Grind, chill overnight, slice, and pan-fry for breakfast or any meal.

Lobster Monte Carlo plates grilled lobster and shrimp over vegetable risotto with asparagus and portobello, finished in lemon butter sauce. A restaurant-style Mother's Day dinner for two.

Italian zucchini quiche with mozzarella, basil, oregano, and parsley in a crescent roll crust. A vegetarian main dish that uses up summer zucchini beautifully.

Szechuan-style flank steak stir-fried with snow peas, mushrooms, carrots, and dried red chilies in an oyster sauce and sesame oil glaze. A spicy, authentic Chinese beef dish ready in about an hour.

Smoky chicken chili built on toasted ancho and chipotle peppers, dark beer, and a whisper of cinnamon. No beans, no tomatoes, just bold, complex heat over rice. Ready in under an hour.

Three bean vinaigrette salad with rice, kidney beans, and marinated artichoke hearts. A no-cook vegetarian salad served chilled over lettuce leaves.

Loaded crockpot stuffed peppers with ground beef, corn, sharp cheddar cheese, and tomato sauce for a complete comfort meal ready in 7-9 hours on low.

Mesquite grilled beef brochettes marinated in Cabernet, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and thyme, skewered with seasonal vegetables and served over couscous.

Crisp-tender carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms tossed with chicken in a glossy ginger-soy sauce, spooned over hot rice. A 30-minute stir-fry for two that beats takeout every time.