4,062 maine recipes

Authentic Texas-style chili with cubed round steak, jalapeno, garlic, and whole tomatoes. No beans, no filler, just beef and heat simmered in under an hour.

Broiled sesame chicken teriyaki skewers marinated in garlic, ginger, and teriyaki sauce. Low-calorie chicken breast strips threaded accordion-style and finished with toasted sesame seeds.

Baked chicken Parmesan with a mustard-butter dip and crispy Parmesan breadcrumb coating. No frying, no marinara. Just bone-in thighs baked golden and crunchy in one hour.

Pon pon chicken (bang bang chicken) shreds poached chicken over salted cucumber ribbons with a warm sesame-soy-ginger dressing. Classic Sichuan cold-plate appetizer or main.

Arizona chicken with mustard-rubbed breasts pan-seared in butter, then simmered in a quick salsa-lime sauce and finished with fresh cilantro. A 30-minute Southwest weeknight dinner.

Grilled shrimp and chicken skewers marinated in Dijon mustard, apple juice, soy sauce, and garlic with red peppers and zucchini. A colorful, crowd-feeding grill recipe.

Southern minced barbecue pork shoulder slow-boiled with vinegar, cayenne, and hot sauce, then chopped and seasoned. A tangy, vinegar-based pulled pork in the Eastern Carolina tradition.

Seared tuna on leaf lettuce: quickly seared tuna over dressed greens with a warm pineapple-ginger-jalapeño salsa, finished with sizzled scallions in smoking olive oil. A restaurant-caliber composed salad for summer entertaining.

Steamed shrimp with garlic, soy sauce, rice wine, and scallions in a Chinese-style preparation. Butterflied shrimp topped with slow-cooked golden garlic and steamed until tender.

Grilled Thai shrimp marinated in spicy Thai dressing then barbecued in their shells. A 2-ingredient grilled shrimp recipe that lets the marinade do all the talking.

Norwegian meatballs made with lean beef, egg whites, cornstarch, and nutmeg, baked golden then smothered in cream of mushroom sauce. A lighter Scandinavian take on classic meatballs.

Italian marinated chicken with a bright lemon-and-herb marinade of olive oil, basil, oregano, and garlic. Grills, bakes, or broils with equal success after a 2-hour soak.

Grilled shrimp marinated in orange juice, garlic, rosemary, and olive oil. A 40-minute Mediterranean-style summer main, also works with chicken breasts.

Stuffed red snapper fillets rolled around a savory bread crumb, scallion, and bell pepper filling. Baked with lemon and a hint of nutmeg for a quick weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-fancy.

Classic oyster stew with shucked oysters gently warmed in butter, then stirred into scalded milk and cream with celery salt and paprika. A traditional American holiday soup that comes together in minutes.

Chicken and peach salad pairs diced cooked chicken with sweet peaches, sliced almonds, and a creamy sour-cream dressing. Stuff into a buttery croissant for an easy summer lunch sandwich.