Maine Favorite Entrees
↠ Maine Clam Chowder:
Description:
Maine Clam Chowder is a rich, cream-based soup featuring tender Atlantic clams, diced potatoes, onions, and often celery, simmered in a savory broth with butter and, frequently, bacon or salt pork. It is known for its thick, creamy, and velvety texture, with a mild, delicate flavor, traditionally served with oyster crackers.
↠ Lobster Stew:
Description:
Lobster stew is a luxurious, cream-based soup that highlights succulent, tender chunks of fresh lobster meat, typically served as a rich main entree. Known for its simple, elegant, and "briny" flavor, this dish relies on a base of heavy cream, butter, and a robust, homemade broth derived from simmering lobster shells.
↠ Steamed Shore Dinner:
Description:
A Steamed Shore Dinner is a traditional New England feast featuring a whole steamed lobster (typically 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs), tender steamer clams with broth, corn on the cob, and boiled red potatoes. Often served with melted butter, coleslaw, and clam chowder, this rustic, flavorful meal showcases fresh, coastal ingredients.
↠ New England Boiled Dinner:
Description:
A traditional New England Boiled Dinner is a hearty, one-pot comfort meal featuring tender, slow-simmered corned beef brisket, served alongside coarsely chopped, boiled root vegetables—typically cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions, and turnips. It is often served with a savory broth, mustard, or horseradish, emphasizing simple, rustic flavors.
↠ Yankee Pot Roast:
Description:
Yankee Pot Roast is a classic New England comfort food entree featuring a tough cut of beef—typically chuck or round—that is seared and then braised "low and slow" in a savory broth until it reaches a "fork-tender" succulent, and shreddable texture. The dish is defined by its one-pot cooking method, where the meat is cooked alongside hearty root vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, onions, and often parsnips or turnips, allowing them to soak up the savory flavor. The braising liquid, often enhanced with red wine, tomato paste, or thyme, is typically thickened into a rich, savory gravy.