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Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili

When I began developing hearty Meatless Mondays recipes, I asked both meat eaters and vegetarians what kinds of recipes they’d like to see, and the overwhelming response was black bean chili. Here’s my version, with a fair amount of spice, smokiness, and just enough tomato flavor to add tang without overwhelming acidity. Sweet potatoes lend...CONTINUE READING
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Zesty Seafood Chowder

This robust chowder is a lip-smacking meal-in-a-bowl. I love the hint of smokiness balanced by the heat of the jalapeño. Zesty Seafood ChowderJudith Finlayson, Slow Cooker Comfort Food 4 ounces smoked bacon, diced2 leeks, white part with just a hint of green, thinly sliced2 stalks celery, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon dried...CONTINUE READING
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New England Goulash

This recipe is fun and delicious and is true to the wonderful nature of a traditional goulash. Use only a beef chuck roast for ultimate tenderness. The initial browning of the beef serves to seal in the juices; the intention is not to cook the meat at this stage, so it is best to keep...CONTINUE READING
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Roasted Peaches and Plums with Cookie Crumble

With fresh peaches and plums from Chile currently in ample supply, now is the time to brighten gray winter days with a sweet, colorful and nutritious homemade dessert. Roasted Peaches and Plums with Cookie CrumbleChilean Fresh Fruit Association Crumble Dessert6 Amaretti Italian or oatmeal cookies, crumbled¼ cup toasted nuts, chopped2 Tablespoons flour2 Tablespoons brown sugar¼...CONTINUE READING
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Cheesy Beer & Bratwurst Soup

Kachoo! If you are having one of those sneezing, coughing, aching, sore-throat kind of days, then read on, my friends. We know there is no documented cure for the common cold, but we do know that a steaming hot bowl of “Jewish Penicillin” (aka chicken soup) most assuredly offers us comfort as we battle a...CONTINUE READING
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Mixed Salad Greens with Pear and Pomegranate

“Start a festive dinner with this palate-awakening salad. It features a mix of light and refreshing tastes–tender greens, pears, orange juice, pomegranate seeds–that will stimulate your taste buds but won’t fill you up, a good thing when there is more delicious food to come.” — Eric Akis Mixed Salad Greens with Pear and PomegranateEric Akis,...CONTINUE READING
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Spirited Eggnog Recipe

Due to the expensive ingredients (and the expense of keeping milk and cream fresh), alcoholic eggnog was once a drink consumed only by the English aristocracy, but eventually made its way to America sometime in the 18th century. Because of the high tax on English brandy, rum became a popular liquor to infuse one’s eggnog...CONTINUE READING
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Curtis Custom Meats

Midcoast Maine is known for a lot of things: lobster, a beautiful coastline, and MEAT! Yes, I said meat. The new issue of Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine tells the story of what it takes to be a real Maine butcher like Fulton Curtis of Curtis Custom Meats in Warren. MF&L contributing writer Fred Fruehan...CONTINUE READING
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Italian Meatballs

These meatballs are made for Tomato Sauce Supreme! What a dynamic duo! Italian MeatballsGeorgia Manzo Joachim, A Taste of It All, Celebrating the Mood of Food 1½ pounds ground sirloin or chuck steak½ pound ground pork1½ teaspoons salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2-3 sprinkles of cayenne pepper3 large eggs1½ Tablespoons dried parsley3 garlic cloves, minced½...CONTINUE READING
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Corn and Lobster Chowder with Crisp Bacon

Chowders, of course, are quintessential New England. Maine is especially known for its clam, fish, and seafood chowders. Lobster and corn combine to create an exceptional chowder that is creamy, rich and hearty, with tender chunks of potatoes and finished off with crisp-smoky bacon. It’s hard to beat. Corn and Lobster ChowderMichael Salmon, Hartstone Inn,...CONTINUE READING
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