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
Photo 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.
Photo 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.
Photo 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.
Photo 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.
Photo 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.
Photo Credit : Kristin Teig
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.
Photo 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.
Photo 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.
Photo 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.