Plan a food-focused Southern Maine getaway with this guide to Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford, and Saco. Find lobster rolls, doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches, fish and chips, cocktail spots, beach walks, charming inns, honest hotel notes, seasonal tips, and still-on-my-list picks from real trips along the coast.
Plan a food-focused trip through Mid-Coast Maine with this guide to Brunswick, Bath, Harpswell, Wiscasset, Boothbay, Alna, Camden, and Rockland. From old-school donuts and seafood shacks to destination restaurants, bakeries, Thai food, and cozy stays, here’s where to eat, wander, and plan next.
Samin Nosrat’s Piri Piri Chicken from Good Things is a bold, spicy chicken recipe made with roasted Thai chiles, Fresno chiles, garlic, smoked paprika, vinegar, and bay. Marinated overnight and roasted until burnished, it’s smoky, fiery, punchy, and perfect for anyone who loves a high-impact chicken dinner.
Eric Kim’s Salted Salmon Steaks with Celery and Mushroom turns a few everyday ingredients into a simple, flavor-packed salmon dinner. A 30-minute dry brine seasons the fish, locks in moisture, and helps celery and mushrooms soak up savory salmon fat as everything roasts in a hot oven. Serve with rice.
Claire Saffitz’s Black Sesame Paris-Brest turns classic pâte à choux into a showstopping birthday dessert filled with nutty black sesame pastry cream and whipped cream. Homemade black tahini adds toasted, slightly bitter balance, while crisp choux and silky filling make this French pastry worth attempting, even when the ring misbehaves.
Ina Garten’s Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches pair creamy, garlicky hummus with bright, briny tuna salad for an easy open-faced lunch. Celery, onion, cornichons, lemon, Dijon, and radish add crunch and sharpness, while the hummus keeps everything rich without making the sandwich feel heavy.
A cookbook club menu featuring recipes from Kristina Cho’s Chinese Enough, including Chili Cumin Spiced Pork Ribs, Chicken, Corn, and Jalapeño Wontons with Miso Butter, Malty Banana Cream Pie, and standout dishes like Banh Mi Pasta Salad.
These Maple-Miso Smashed Cucumbers are a crunchy, no-cook summer side dish with Persian cucumbers, vinegar, white miso, maple syrup, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds. Salting the cucumbers first keeps the salad punchy instead of watery, making it perfect for cookouts, picnics, and easy weeknight meals.
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