10,000 maine recipes

Chuck roast marinates in a bright lemon-onion bath before roasting until tender in this citrus-forward pot roast where fresh lemon slices and marjoram create unexpected flavor that breaks from traditional brown gravy.

Classic beef bourguignonne braised in Burgundy wine with mushrooms, onions, thyme, and marjoram. Stewing beef simmers low for 2 hours until fork-tender in a rich wine sauce.

Silky pureed chestnut soup with roasted chestnuts, herbs, and a splash of marsala or sherry. Serve it hot for winter warmth or chilled for an elegant summer starter.

Pork kabobs marinate in lemon, garlic, and marjoram overnight, then grill over medium coals with a cucumber yogurt sauce on the side. Greek-style skewers ready for pita and salad.

Homemade Polish kielbasa-style sausage made from coarsely ground pork shoulder seasoned with marjoram, garlic, and black pepper. Stuffed into casings and tied at 4-inch intervals; freezer-friendly for batch cooks.

Lemon herb broiled chicken basted with melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and marjoram. Just 5 ingredients for golden, juicy broiled chicken with a bright citrus-herb finish.

Herb-rubbed pork loin roast with tart apples, red onion, and brown sugar, finished with a reduced apple juice and maple syrup pan gravy. A fall Sunday dinner classic.

Whole brook trout poached in a white wine court bouillon with five fresh herbs, lemon zest, and spices. Served with herb butter made from the poaching liquid.

Poached halibut rolls in a creamy tomato tarragon sauce made entirely in the microwave. Fillets are rolled, poached in broth with Dijon mustard, then finished with cream and paprika.

Shrimp de Jonghe, a classic Chicago dish of parboiled shrimp baked under a buttery herb and sherry bread crumb crust with tarragon, chervil, and garlic. Bubbly and golden.

Oysters Rockefeller on the half shell, topped with a herbed green butter of scallion, celery and tarragon plus crisp breadcrumbs, then broiled until golden and bubbling. An elegant New Orleans classic.

Pan-seared sea bass fillets seasoned with a French herb blend of parsley, chives, marjoram, tarragon, and rosemary. Simple, elegant, and ready in under 40 minutes.

Crumbled silken tofu scrambled with mushrooms, red pepper, green olives, scallions, and a hit of turmeric for color. Vegan, protein-packed, and ready in 40 minutes.

Red hot sesame chicken marinates cutlets in sesame oil, sugar, and Tabasco, then pan-sears for a quick spicy weeknight dinner. Just five ingredients and ready in 30 minutes.

Crispy bread crumb-crusted baked sea bass topped with a creamy avocado sauce made with lime, garlic, and a kick of hot sauce. A light, flavorful fish dinner for two in just 30 minutes.

Cold tuna noodle salad with mayo, hot sauce, garlic powder, oregano, and chopped scallions. A spicy, no-cook lunch for two using pantry staples.