Robinson Cove, named for my husbands family, is on the west side of Isle au Haut. When Jim was a boy he spent all of his summers at the ...
Lobster might be a New England classic, but there's no reason why you can't enjoy its buttery flavor no matter where you are. This Baked Stuffed Lobster recipe incorporates a delicious seafood stuffing made with crab meat to add a savory component to the lobster's delicate flavor. This baked lobster recipe works best with live lobsters so it's not for the faint of heart, but if you step outside of your comfort zone a little, you'll be rewarded with this delicious seafood dish that's an impressive addition to the dinner table.
Half the fun of putting together a clam chowder is digging the clams. We are lucky to have several flats for clam digging on the island, ...
A friend who spends the winter months dragging for scallops showed up at my door one evening bearing a gift of two gallons of freshly shu...
During the summer months, lobster rolls are by far the most popular lunch item on the Maine coast. When I open the refrigerator and see t...
A new twist on a beloved fish gives a Mexican spin to your dinner. If you love blueberries you will enjoy this refreshing salsa that contains blueberries and corn. Grilling salmon just right, flaky and appealing, with a chilled and colorful salsa is a great dish to serve to guests in the summer months, Using in-season ingredients, like blueberries and corn, give a fresher take on this tasty sauce, which will cool off your palette. You can pair other cold dishes such as cold asparagus with a tangy sauce that will be sure to help you keep cool and help you enjoy the season that promotes relaxation and taking advantage of the outdoors.
My mother baked beans every Saturday night, and she usually made coleslaw and hot biscuits to go with them. There were six of us children...
Jim and I lived in Pennsylvania for a few years and it didnt take me long to make friends with Ginny Brehmer, a fellow Mainer. Ginny was...
Let’s face it: Blueberry pancakes are usually the result of a very poor blueberry-picking expedition. I would imagine that my mother was ...
When our kids were young and we came to the island, we were all absolutely starving by the time the mail boat docked. Luckily, it was usu...
If you’ve never thought of putting cranberries and pears in the same dish, you’ll be especially pleased with this dessert. This crisp is ...
A crown roast of pork is made from two center racks of ribs connected and formed into a circle. You may be more familiar with a crown roa...
During the early years of our marriage, Jim and I and our two older daughters, Rhonda and Linda, lived in Waterville, Maine. We had Armen...
There's nothing like a hearty chicken dinner at the end of a long day. Braised Chicken with Garlic and Fennel is the perfect thing to make if you're looking for dinner ideas that will please the whole family. Fennel adds a delicious, unique flavor to the finished dish, and the potatoes help make it a full and filling meal. This braised chicken recipe does take some time to make, but the result is well worth it - the combination of tender vegetables and braised chicken make this a meal you won't soon forget.
I collect cookbooks and cooking magazines. Because I am totally addicted and can’t bear to throw them out, I have a cluttered house to sa...
I use dill butter to flavor fish and vegetables so often I guess you could call it one of my culinary signatures. I grow fresh dill in a ...
When we were building our cottage on Isle au Haut, we spent a great deal of time at my sister Gracie’s house. My kids just loved staying ...
The last time I made this tart Linda’s boyfriend Simon was a dinner guest. He loved it so much, I decided then and there to name it for him.
I don’t bake a lot of cakes but this easy chocolate one is a family favorite. I make it plain, without frosting, as a snack cake to have ...
