We found the best recipes from Maine, all shared by local home cooks. In this collection, you’ll find fresh flavors and ingredients—like blueberries and seafood—from the Pine Tree State.
The Best Recipes from Maine
Updated on Mar. 06, 2024
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Blueberry Lattice Bars
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Since our area has an annual blueberry festival, my daughters and I are always looking for amazing new recipes to enter in the cooking contest. These lovely bars won a blue ribbon one year. —Debbie Ayers, Baileyville, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 233 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
2/14
New England Lamb Bake
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish is hearty and perfect for warming up on a chilly winter evening. The aroma is almost as delightful as the dish itself. —Frank Grady, Fort Kent, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 356 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 631mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
3/14
Mushroom & Smoked Salmon Tarts
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 tarts (6 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe came from a "what's in the fridge?" moment, and it's so good. It makes two tarts for brunch or appetizers. —Jacquelyn Benson, South Berwick, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 239 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 382mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
4/14
Creamy Sweet Potato and Veggie Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I tasted a delicious soup in a restaurant but couldn't persuade the chef to share the recipe, so I began to experiment on my own. Finally, I came up with this blend, which is very close to what I tasted—maybe even better! —Audrey Nemeth, Mount Vernon, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 137 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Blueberry Tart
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mmm—this tart is bursting with the fresh flavor of blueberries! Not only do I bake berries with the crust, but I also top the tart with more just-picked fruit after I take it out of the oven. —Lyin Schramm, Berwick, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 380 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
6/14
Simple Vegetarian Slow-Cooked Beans
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I have a hungry family to feed, these tasty beans with spinach, tomatoes and carrots are a go-to dish. This veggie delight is frequently on our menu. —Jennifer Reid, Farmington, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 229 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 13g fiber), 12g protein.
7/14
Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich Minis
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here’s how we build this cool dessert. —Heather Pilon, Winslow, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 ice cream sandwich: 182 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
8/14
Buttercup Squash Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My father grows a large buttercup squash patch, so each fall, I get an ample amount of his harvest. I make this treat to share with my co-workers. They rave about the moist cake, the crunchy streusel and the applesauce between the layers. —Mary Jones, Cumberland, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 351 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
9/14
Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love adding grilled chicken to our salads in the summer, but the real star here is the vinaigrette made with blueberry preserves and maple syrup. This salad goes great with a fresh baguette and a frosty glass of minted lemonade. —Susan Gauthier, Falmouth, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 455 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.
10/14
Zucchini Mushroom Bake
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Just a 10-minute prep dresses up my garden-fresh zucchini, adding mushrooms, onion, cheddar and a sprinkle of basil. —Jacquelyn Smith, Carmel, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 83 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.
11/14
Baked Salmon
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I often make this very moist and flavorful baked salmon for company because I can have it ready in less than half an hour. This salmon with lemon is well complemented by rice or a green vegetable and a tossed salad. —Emily Chaney, Penobscot, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked salmon: 209 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.
12/14
Limoncello Cream Pie
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After a big Christmas dinner, we love the cool refreshment of a frozen lemon pie. Limoncello brings a little sophistication to each smooth, creamy slice. —Jessie Grearson-Sapat, Falmouth, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece (calculated without chocolate curls): 536 calories, 32g fat (17g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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Emily's Bean Soup
Total Time
3 hours 25 min
Servings
22 servings (about 5-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a wonderful fall or winter meal, served with thick slices of warm homemade bread. The recipe evolved over the years as I added to it. I often double it and freeze what we don't eat. That way, I can throw some in a pot for a quick meal or if unexpected guests drop by. —Emily Chaney, Penobscot, Maine
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Blueberry Upside-Down Skillet Cake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Living in Maine, I am lucky to have an endless amount of wild blueberries. This recipe's similar to a pineapple upside down cake. It's easy, light and also great with cranberries. —Nettie Moore, Belfast, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice (calculated without whipped cream): 454 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 396mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
