10,000 maine recipes

General Tao's Chicken stir-fried with dried chilies, fresh orange zest and Sichuan peppercorns. A lighter, restaurant-style recipe that skips the heavy batter for a punchier version served over white rice.

Authentic Cajun blackened chicken with a spicy Paul Prudhomme-style seasoning rub. Cast-iron skillet seared at smoking-hot temperatures for the signature charred crust. Best done outdoors or under a commercial vent.

An easy and lean chili that uses pork "the other white meat" instead of beef.

Herb-crusted chicken breasts coated in a mayo-butter blend and crushed herb stuffing mix, then baked until golden and juicy. Weeknight easy with pantry staples.

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.

Flounder fillets poached in white wine with carrots, snow peas, and fresh ginger sauce. A light, one-skillet fish dinner ready in 30 minutes with crisp vegetables and delicate pan juices.

Pizza Di Napoli tops pre-made bread shells with caramelized onions, wilted garlic spinach, roasted red peppers, and melted cheese. White pizza in the Neapolitan style, ready in under an hour.

Tender shredded beef tacos topped with a bright cilantro cream sauce and salty cotija cheese. Slow-simmered beef with oregano and cloves for bold, authentic Mexican flavor.

Polish-inspired quiche loaded with ground kielbasa, sauteed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and fresh scallions baked in a flaky pie shell. A hearty brunch or dinner.

Beef stew with root vegetables braised slow in red wine until the meat falls apart, then finished with a bright lemon, rosemary, and garlic gremolata. A hearty winter one-pot.

Lemony chicken thighs marinate in fresh lemon juice for 12 hours, then sauté golden and bake in lemon-thyme broth. Make-ahead picnic and potluck classic, served chilled.

Thinly sliced lamb's liver floured and seared, then braised on a bed of onions with red wine, clarified butter, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. A proper British offal dish, rich and savory.

Baked chicken with basil, marjoram, oregano, and garlic in a lemon-Worcestershire herb sauce. Skinless pieces roast in the pan sauce for golden, flavorful results.

Creamy shrimp quiche with Swiss cheese and a surprising spoonful of cocktail sauce whisked into the custard for a tangy seafood lift. An elegant brunch or light dinner in a flaky crust.

Ring-shaped venison meatloaf glazed with brown sugar ketchup, topped with melted Monterey Jack, and served with buttery poppy seed noodles piled in the center.

Have some fun with dinner this summer with this delicious recipe where pieces of zucchini are filled with a savory beef mixture and topped off with cheese.