MAINE COURSES
Stuffed Scallops
Ingredients
Fresh Maine Scallops
Ritz Crackers
Dry White Wine (Riesling preferred)
Butter
Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions
Take ‘feet’ off of the scallops, pat dry with a paper towel
Fill bottom of a pie plate with white wine
Combine parmesan and crackers (adding salt & parsley if desired) in a plastic bag. Smashing the cracker mix with either a rolling pin or side of a tin can
Place scallops on the wine, top with cracker mix, and place 5 tablespoons (pads) of butter on the top of the cracker mix
Put pie plate into oven at 325℉ for 22-25 minutes
Bonus Ingredient
Add fresh Jonah Crab Meat to the cracker mix before baking for a wicked sweet twist!
Whole Roasted Chicken
Ingredients
Whole Chicken (2.5 -3 lbs)
Carrots
Celery
Butter
Spices & Seasoning (rosemary, paprika, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, cayenne, etc.)
Directions
Clean cavity of the chicken, and place breast side up in a roasting pan
Stuff cavity full with carrots, celery, and butter
Rub the top with butter and then season with spices and herbs
Place chicken in 425℉ oven for 50-65 minutes
Let rest for at least 15 minutes
Bonus Ingredient
Add a local Maine beer to the base of the roasting pan. Save some to make a beer gravy for your meal!
Maine Lobster Bake
Ingredients
Maine Lobsters (Still Alive)
Potatoes
Corn
Salt
Butter & Lemons
Directions
Add potatoes to a pot of boiling water and sea salt.
Once those have cooked off about â…” of the way, pour a small amount of the water out to make room for the lobsters.
Add live lobsters, head/claws first. Close the lid and allow steam to form (lobsters typically cook about 7-10 minutes per pound)
Add corn for the final 3 minutes. Close the lid.
Melt butter and cut lemons for everything. Enjoy!
Bonus Ingredient
Add spicy Spanish Chorizo to your boil! It adds a depth of flavor and heat that your guests will love!
DESSERTS
Apple Crumble
Ingredients
Apple Mix
Hard-ish, sweet Apples (Gala, Pink Lady, or McIntosh are my faves)
Golden Sugar
Lemon Juice & Zest
Cinnamon
Maple Syrup
Crumble Mix
Flour
Butter
Brown Sugar
Vanilla
Cinnamon
Directions
Cut apples into thin slices
Season & toss with golden sugar, cinnamon, lemon, zest, and maple syrup. Place mixture into a greased baking dish
For crumble, combine equal parts flour, butter (soft but not melted), and brown sugar. Add a splash of vanilla, sprinkle of salt, and a dash of cinnamon
Pat crumble down firmly, but not pressed (you want some butter and sugar clumps to maintain their form) on top of the apple mixture.
Bake at 350℉ for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown
Bonus Ingredient
Add homemade vanilla Whipped Cream for a beautiful crumble companion!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls
Ingredients
Creamy Peanut Butter
Chocolate Chips
Confectioners Sugar
Butter or Coconut Oil
Heavy Cream
Directions
Combine equal parts confectioners sugar and creamy peanut butter (with a wooden spoon or in a stand mixer). Add a dash of fine salt
Put rolled peanut butter balls in the freezer
While peanut butter balls harden, melt 5 parts chocolate chips, 2 parts fat, and a splash of cream.
Microwave until mixture has melted together (it should be sort of a paste). Grab PB Balls out of the freezer.
Pat chocolate into flat wrapper size patties (I wore gloves because the chocolate was hot), and wrap it around the PB Ball. Place in the fridge and enjoy!
Bonus Ingredient
Put one Rollo in the center of each peanut butter ball before wrapping in chocolate for an ooey-gooey surprise in the center.