Local Strawberry & Arugula Salad
Savoring the vibrant flavors of Maine in every bite with this local Strawberry & Arugula salad. Drizzled with tangy balsamic, this isn’t just a salad, it’s a love letter to summer in Maine.
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Honey-Miso Glazed Carrots & Parsnips with Whipped Ricotta & Fresh Herbs
Roasted Maine carrots and parsnips get a spring makeover with a honey-miso glaze, fresh herbs, and a dollop of whipped ricotta.
Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Caper Brown Butter & Toasted Breadcrumbs
Spring asparagus at its finest — roasted until tender and charred at the tips, finished with a bright lemony brown butter and crispy sourdough breadcrumbs.
Roasted Maine Beet Salad with Local Chèvre, Candied Walnuts & Pickled Spring Onions
A stunning centerpiece salad that layers roasted beets, creamy chèvre, candied walnuts, and pickled spring onions over a bed of Maine greens — bold enough to hold its own alongside any main.
Braised Cabbage with Cherry Tomatoes & Turmeric
This isn’t your grandmother’s boiled cabbage. We’re browning it in a hot skillet, then braising it in a vibrant sauce made with Olivia’s Garden cherry tomatoes, turmeric, and mustard seed. The result? Tender cabbage with a golden, slightly charred exterior that soaks up every bit of that spicy, tangy broth. It’s the kind of dish that turns cabbage skeptics into believers.
Sun-Dried Tomato & Kale Couscous Salad
A fresh take on tabbouleh featuring pearl couscous, sun-dried tomatoes, and kale with bright lemon and cumin flavors. This salad is great for the winter months when fresh traditional tabbouleh ingredients like tomato & cucumber are harder to find.
Radicchio Salad
Creating great salads in the colder months can be a challenge. It is not always easy to find high-quality ingredients that feel appropriate for the season. Enter radicchio—a hearty winter option that is nutrient-dense, low-calorie, and a delicious fiber-rich leafy green packed with antioxidants.
Roasted Veggie Season
It’s cold. It’s snowing. Unless you’re hurling yourself down a mountain somewhere, the days can feel long.
Here’s what we don’t get in the summer: Roasting Season.
Tip for the Fluffiest Sweet Potato
Discover a simple, chef-inspired trick for making the fluffiest, most flavorful sweet potatoes: freeze them before roasting. This unexpected method boosts caramelization and creates an unbelievably light, tender texture perfect for holiday cooking (or snacking straight from the skin).
Vegan Wild Rice Stuffed Squash
This vegan recipe highlights local, seasonal ingredients for a deliciously fresh and vibrant dish. Tender Maine-grown acorn squash is filled with wild rice, sweet raisins, apricots, fresh herbs, and crunchy pistachios, all enhanced with a touch of bright orange zest. Perfect for gatherings, this dish brings a taste…