Breads

Maine Potato Doughnuts

This Maine potato doughnuts recipe first ran in 1937, but we’re pleased to say their delicious texture and flavor has stood the test of time.

Main Dishes

Lobster Pie

This Lobster Pie recipe is unapologetically rich and delicious — a celebration food that every New Englander should make at least once.

Food

Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

These crisp and lacy latkes are a holiday essential. Extract as much water as possible from the potatoes and onions for the best results.

Food

Seafood Chowder with Lobster

The rich seafood chowder recipe — one of six “chowdahs” on the menu at Newick’s Lobster House — is such a hit that it has to be made off-site. Insiders know to ask for it with lobster.

Appetizers

Mom’s Green Onion Dip

This green onion dip is a delightfully creamy, oniony alternative to sour cream and onion dip, with deep notes from the Worcestershire and brightness from the hot sauce. 

Salads

Cranberry Gelatin Mold

A very handsome (retro) way to serve a crowd. Serve this festive cranberry gelatin mold on a large platter over a bed of lettuce, or spoon out portions onto small plates over lettuce.

Side Dishes

Memere’s Meat Stuffing

A Massachusetts family recipe for French-Canadian meat stuffing, seasoned with cinnamon and cloves.

Food

Parker House Rolls

These classic sweet and buttery Parker House Rolls go great with honey butter.

Food

Braided Holiday Brunch Loaf

It’ll look as though you spent hours making this savory braided brunch loaf stuffed with veggies, scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheese, and bacon; but in truth it couldn’t be easier.

Food

Crispy Caramelized Sweet Potatoes

It took many tries to get the Crispy Caramelized Sweet Potatoes recipe we were looking for: candied sweet potatoes that were crisp, not mushy.

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