Granny’s Burritos, a downtown Portland mainstay since 1995, will close Sunday or Monday.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Two Kittery restaurants join ‘sanctuary’ movement to protect immigrant workers
Though owner Michael Landgarten hires workers who have visas, he believes there is ‘considerable fear’ about deportations in an industry that relies on immigrant workers.
Recipe for fruit cocktail cookies
An old recipe resurrects the fruit cocktail (remember?)
Recipe for clam casserole
Yard-sale recipe boxes yield this surprisingly tasty casserole.
Recipe for Netti’s Chocolate Cake
Press Herald writer Gillian Graham uses recipes found at a yard sale to make a tasty birthday cake.
Lightly dressed baby greens can dress up any steak
The filet is the star of this plate, which requires few ingredients and easy preparation.
Got Alaskan King Crab legs? Run with ’em
They’re best dunked in butter, of course, but don’t forget to hold on to the shells for a bisque or a stock.
You can conquer macarons with a dose of patience
Let’s be clear: These are the French macarons with one ‘o’ and pronounced ‘mac-ah-RON.’
Cauliflower offers healthy, versatile alternative to white rice
Sauteing or roasting the vegetable helps its natural sugars caramelize, bringing forth its flavor.
The Maine Ingredient: Regional hot sandwiches will warm you up on a chilly night
Philly cheese steaks have surged in popularity, while the Kentucky open-face sandwich keeps a lower profile.