10,000 maine recipes

Sliced SPAM simmered with zucchini, potatoes, carrots, and canned tomatoes seasoned with basil, oregano, and garlic in one skillet. A budget-friendly 40-minute dinner that feeds eight.

Chicken tagine with pine nut couscous braises chicken thighs in a fragrant Moroccan spice blend with dried apricots and prunes, served over couscous scented with lemon zest and toasted pine nuts. A dinner-party-worthy North African main.

Tater tot casserole with seasoned ground meat, golden mushroom soup, onions, and red bell pepper baked under a crispy layer of tater tots. Easy weeknight comfort food.

Pan-seared ling cod fillets deglazed with grapefruit juice, served with warm grapefruit sections and creamy avocado slices. A light, elegant 30-minute dinner.

Pasta with kielbasa and sauerkraut brings smoky Polish sausage, tangy kraut, red bell pepper, and Dijon together over ziti with a splash of white wine. A hearty Eastern European pasta dinner.

Marinated shark steaks soak in a bright soy-lemon-parsley marinade for 30 minutes, then broil quickly to firm meaty fillets. Fast weeknight fish dinner with a Mediterranean tilt.

Ground turkey casserole layered with cheesy egg noodles, tomato sauce, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and yogurt. A lighter take on a retro noodle bake that feeds a crowd.

Irish gammon steaks grilled with butter and served with a whiskey, brown sugar, and onion gravy. A classic pub-style ham dinner ready in 25 minutes. Serve with peas and sauteed potatoes.

Sautéed chicken cutlets with asparagus, spring onions, saffron, and a parsley-tarragon-citrus gremolata. A restaurant-style spring dinner that builds big flavor in a single skillet in 30 minutes.

Texas-style smoked beef brisket with an overnight chipotle-beer marinade and a paprika-chili rub, smoked low and slow then foil-wrapped to finish meltingly tender. Sliced thin against the grain.

Shrimp and scallop quiche, a creamy seafood custard in a flaky crust with Swiss cheese, sweet sherry-sauteed shellfish, and a hint of nutmeg. An elegant brunch or light supper centerpiece.

Microwave glazed baked ham with brown sugar, dry mustard, pineapple rings, and whole cloves. A retro holiday ham done in under 30 minutes of cook time.

Classic Aussie meat pie with ground beef, onion and gravy in a shortcrust pastry base topped with puff pastry. Traditional Australian hand-held hot pie.

Honey mustard chicken brightened with fresh orange zest and dill, baked until the glaze caramelizes into a sweet-tangy coat. A low-fat dinner with a 4-ingredient sauce that keeps for a week.

Vegan fricadelle: crisp pan-fried patties of tofu, toasted millet, and finely chopped vegetables, breaded golden and served with a bright cilantro-almond chutney. A hearty meat-free, dairy-free main.

Stuffed bell peppers filled with millet pilaf cooked in a cilantro-lime-serrano broth with corn and tomatoes. A vibrant vegan main dish topped with pine nuts.