Dishing Up Maine: 165 Recipes That Capture Authentic Down East Flavors

Recipes easy to read and follow. Food photos well done. Like comments that connect to places in Maine,

My husband and I just purchased a beautiful piece of property near Blue Hill Maine. When I saw this book, I thought it would be neat to have a copy at the new house. It has since become my favorite cookbook. The recipes are uncomplicated and unpretentious - no hard to find ingredients or time consuming steps - just good down to earth wholesome foods suitable for both casual family dining as well as entertaining guests. The format makes it easy to read and (occassionally) modify amounts or ingredients to suit my family's tastes. So far everything I have made from it (and that's plenty) has been really good. In addition to lots of great recipes, the author includes good info about restaurants, traditions and lore of Maine. As my husband said, "This book is just fun to read!" My favorite recipes so far - "My Best Creamy Coleslaw" and "Paella Cleonice".

I was sitting in the Tasty Tart in Winthrop, ME when I picked up this book. I immediately noticed all of the interesting recipes that were attributed to the cooks and eateries in that area. Real Maine recipes are really from Maine so I had to have a copy. I can't wait to give is a ride. Besides loving the book I would recommend that if you are in the Winthrop area stop at the Tasty Tart on Main St. You will get a taste of Maine that is unique and delightful.

Lots of beautiful pictures of the recipes and scenes of Maine. Each page includes an entertaining sidebar about what makes each recipe a Maine food. It makes it fun to read and a unique twist to a cookbook. Guaranteed to inspire trying new dishes or cook familiar ones.

Lots of wonderful recipes. A good book to have if you live in Maine like we do !

This book brings you all the fresh flavors of Maine: not just seafood, but fresh produce as well. The recipes are clearly written and not too high on the difficulty scale. They are flavorful and creative, but the accent is on the fresh appearance and taste of the food itself, rather than on the elaborateness of the preparation or the showmanship of the chef. Dozens of beautiful color photographs supplement the flavors and aromas to bring a little of Maine into your kitchen, where ever you are.

This book lacks much pictures of food. I ordered this as a keep sake of my travel to Maine. I like seeing pictures for inspiration but it just didn't have much pictures of the recipes.

I made several of these recipes after experiencing one at a dinner party. They are really good with surprising flavor combinations. I love the crab cake recipes!! Easy to read and understand recipes. Recommend!

Brings back remembrances of Maine.

Very interesting book, I wish I had read it before my trip to Maine (it includes a lot of tips about restaurants, places to visit, food-related items to buy). The recipes are well-explained and overall easy to prepare.