Our new home, Portland, Maine, punches well above its weight when it comes to its food scene and the options are constantly expanding. Check out my favorite places to grab food, drinks, or lobster rolls in the city.
Author: Trent
A Taste of Maine: Ina Garten’s Lobster Mac and Cheese
This rich and creamy lobster mac and cheese blends fresh Maine lobster with over a pound of Cabot cheddar and gouda. Ina’s recipe gets a cozy upgrade with cavatappi pasta and crisp, buttery breadcrumbs. It’s the ultimate comfort food – bubbly, golden, and perfect for the holidays or any indulgent dinner.
10 Best Ina Garten Steak Recipes for Father’s Day Dinner
Ina has some mouth-watering steak options across her 13 books from her spicy/sweet rub for her New York strip steak and simple classics like Filet of Beef au Poivre to butters, sauces, and toppings that’ll turn up the volume on any steak!
Char-Broiled Oysters with Garlic Butter and Parmesan (Easy Oyster Recipe)
Living in Maine calls for a full-on seafood era, and I’m diving in with Ari Kolender’s Char-Broiled Oysters. Nestled in salt, topped with garlicky compound butter and Parmesan, then broiled until golden – this simple recipe is packed with flavor. Even Alex, oyster skeptic, couldn’t resist.
Craving Paris? Ina Garten’s Best French-Inspired Desserts to Make at Home
Whether it’s simple classics like French Apple Tart and Chocolate Cassis Cake, or showstoppers like Coeur a la Crème with Raspberries and Ile Flottante, or delicious challenges like Soufflé a L’Orange and Mixed Berry Pavlova, Ina, being the Francophile she is, offers plenty of options to choose from!
Move Over Cinnamon Rolls – Cheesy Garlic Swirls Are Here
Lacey Ostermann’s cheesy garlic swirls are a savory twist on classic cinnamon rolls, made with her pillowy sandwich bread dough. Filled with garlic-parmesan butter and melty mozzarella, then sliced and baked until golden, these rolls are buttery, cheesy, and completely irresistible – perfect for any carb-loving crowd.
My New Favorite Spring Dessert: Anna Olson’s Rhubarb Cream Tart
This Rhubarb Cream Tart layers a buttery graham cracker crust with a lemon-vanilla no-bake cheesecake and a roasted rhubarb compote. Topped with whipped cream and graham crumbs, it’s a show-stopping spring dessert that’s as easy as it is delicious – and now a new favorite.
Butter-Basted Ribeye with Mushrooms: A Simple, Romantic Steak Recipe
This Valentine’s Day ribeye from Lidey Heuck was a standout. A single bone-in steak, butter-basted with rosemary and garlic, served with sautéed wild mushrooms and wine. Simple, satisfying, and perfect to share with someone you love – without spending all night in the kitchen.