Don’t be intimidated by the high cost of owning your own lobster. With the following recipes, one good-sized lobster will go the distance for four people. According to food Authority Waverly Root, the 17th-century New England colonists had more lobsters than almost anything else. “When there was a storm at Plymouth, lobsters piled up in […]
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The Bay State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors. Read our picks for the best food & dining in Massachusetts. BEST GARDEN SETTINGMEZZE BISTRO & BAR, WilliamstownMore than 70 local farms supply everything from grass-fed local beef to artisanal cheeses and salad fixings for chef Joji Sumi to create his inspired […]
Soups, Stews & Chowders
Lobster Chowder Recipe from Best Cook in Town
This delicious recipe for lobster chowder comes from a real Maine lobsterman, and yields a rosy red broth that’s loaded with lobster chunks and potatoes.
For many, summer in New England means one thing — fresh seafood! From fish to crabs…shrimp to lobster, here are some of our favorite classic seafood recipes. Baked Scallops Crab Dip Steamed Clams Codfish Balls Clam Chowder Warm Lobster Rolls Creamy Crab Bisque Party Shrimp
If high-end art, village charm, and a hike along wind-scoured cliffs draws you in, Monhegan Island in Maine is the island for you.
Just pedal or stroll and breathe in the salt air on Peaks Island, with views to tempt a sea captain. MORNING: Chances are you won’t be alone on the 20-minute Casco Bay Lines ferry ride over to Peaks Island; the nearly hourly departures are pretty full, at least on weekends. But once you land, in the […]
There’s a lot to see in do in the Ocean State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Rhode Island. BEST COFFEE CABINET DELEKTA’S PHARMACY, Warren Impassioned arguments may be waged over which clam shack serves the best chowder and clam cakes, but nary a […]
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Scallop Dishes
Not just a pretty shell — scallops are a treasured New England seafood dish that can be enjoyed baked, steamed, grilled, in a chowder or casserole, or everyone’s favorite boardwalk snack — the fried seafood platter piled high with golden brown scallop, clams, and fish. Baked Scallops Nantucket Scallop Chowder Seared Sea Scallops with Pea-Basil […]
The spring thaw happens slowly (sometimes much too slowly), so keep warm during the transition with a steaming bowl of soup or creamy chowder. Make a large pot over the weekend and enjoy weekday leftovers, or freeze and enjoy later.
Just when you think you couldn’t possibly ever eat turkey again, the morning after Thanksgiving arrives and you find yourself eying the contents of the fridge with delight. The possibilities for Thanksgiving leftovers are endless, but here are our picks for the best ways to use up leftover turkey! Happy Thanksgiving! Turkey Chowder Ragout of […]
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Finding Christmas in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
A small city by the sea, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, keeps traditional holiday spirit alive at Christmas.
New Hampshire
Fall Comes to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire
Water, woods, and light so brilliant it’ll take your breath away: Join us for a fabulous fall tour through the very heart of New Hampshire.