Our Most Popular Recipes Ever
Looking for a tester-approved recipe to tackle? From sweet hermit bars to creamy clam chowder, these New England recipes are all tried-and-true reader favorites.
By Yankee Magazine|Jan 25 2022|
Old-Fashioned Durgin-Park Indian Pudding
Credit: Photo: Michael PiazzaLooking for a tester-approved recipe to tackle? From sweet hermit bars to creamy clam chowder, these New England recipes are all tried-and-true reader favorites.
Credit: Aimee Tucker
9 of Our Most Popular Recipes Ever
Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins
First made famous by the in-store bakery at a popular (now defunct) New England department store, Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins are loaded with blueberries and have crunchy, sugared tops.
Credit: Julie Bidwell
Portuguese Kale Soup
Looking for comfort in a bowl? The New England Portuguese community swears by this recipe for “Portuguese Penicillin,” full of kale, beans, and spicy linguica.
Credit: Aimee Tucker
Easy Baked Jumbo Shrimp
Use frozen jumbo shrimp to make this crowd-pleasing recipe a little easier on the wallet. Readers love the delicious combination of shrimp, butter, lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs.
Credit: Aimee Tucker
Old-Fashioned Hermit Bars
Our readers love cookies, from classic Toll House Cookies (invented in Whitman, Massachusetts) to Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, but these old-fashioned hermit bars hold a special in our readers hearts. Sweet and spicy thanks to cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, they’re the perfect treat to serve with coffee or tuck into your lunch bag.
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Classic New England Clam Chowder
If salt pork, potatoes, and onions define traditional New England clam chowder, then this one is a classic. If you prefer fish over clams, Helen’s Fish Chowder is another favorite.
Credit: Heath Robbins
Memere Rousseau’s Tourtiere
Made with ground pork, potatoes, and spices in a rich pastry crust, this traditional French meat pie recipe is a holiday classic that’s extremely popular with our readers. It’s a traditionally served at Christmas, but there’s no reason it can’t be enjoyed year-round.
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Vermont Apple Cider Donuts
Dreaming of crisp fall New England days? There’s no need to visit a farm stand when you can wow your family (or roommates…or co-workers) with a batch of homemade cider donuts. Don’t want to deal with frying? Our Cider Donut Muffins offer all the flavor with half the effort.
Credit: Photo: Michael Piazza
Durgin-Park Indian Pudding
Durgin-Park may have closed its doors after more than two centuries of service in 2019, but for many, their recipe for this cornmeal-molasses New England classic is still the one to beat. If you’re a comfort-pudding fan, you’ll be equally smitten with a warm bowl of Maple-Grapenut Pudding.
Credit: Heath Robbins
Baked Sea Scallops
This baked scallops recipe turns out perfectly every time—tender and succulent with a rich, buttery cracker topping. Scallops aren’t cheap, but if you find them at a good price or want to serve something simple but extra-special, this easy and elegant recipe is perfect.
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My grandmother Allard use to make French Meat Pie, so delicious! They were French Canadains . From Quebec, to Fall River, MA, then to Martha’s Vineyard. Still love French Meat Pie to this day. Thank you for repeating the reciepe. . AND Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins, wow, tops!
Do you have a cookbook with these recipes
Does New England have any recipes for Johnny cakes? Saw the one for RI jc, but looking for other ones as well.