Try this bread cut into thick slices, topped with tomatoes and smoked cheese. Run under the broiler and serve with a favorite homemade soup. Yum…
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November 28, 2011
Herbed Whole Wheat Peasant Bread
August 3, 2011
Brown Sugar Fried Tomatoes
This tomato recipe is a delicious nod to summer. Makes a great side dish!
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July 10, 2011
Cheese Pinwheels
I love to serve these with my Fresh Pea and Roasted Tomato soups. They are perfect for dipping.
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June 22, 2011
Herb and Citrus Goat Cheese with Garlic Toasts
Make this delicious herb and citrus scented goat cheese and serve with homemade garlic baguette toasts for an impressive appetizer.
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May 24, 2011
Fresh Tomato, Caramelized Onion, and Brie Cheese Galette
This is probably one of my most requested recipes. The variations on this are limited only by your imagination. I sometimes add prosciutto, crisp cooked pancetta, or even capicola (a hot Italian ham), provolone, bleu cheese, goat cheese, nicoise, or kalamata olives, shrimp, crab….
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May 1, 2011
Lemon Sponge Puddings
These little desserts are pools of tart lemon pudding with light islands of lemon sponge cake floating on top.
April 15, 2011
Nested Eggs
The smell of the onions and garlic cooking slowly on the stove seems to get my guests up a bit earlier than usual. This hearty dish is good fortification for a day of hiking the Goat and Western Head trails in Acadia National Park.
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January 5, 2011
Crab Stuffed Chicken
This crabmeat stuffing is easy to make, versatile, and tastes oh-so-good when paired with chicken. Also great with lobster, haddock, and shrimp. Try this crab stuffed chicken recipe; it will soon become a family favorite!
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September 25, 2010
Halibut Steaks with Corn and Tomato Salad
Any fish lover knows halibut is arguably the filet mignon of the fish world. Meaty and wonderful grilled, the halibut in this recipe is perfect centerpiece for utilizing the last of the fresh, end-of-summer vegetables like corn and tomatoes.
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August 20, 2010
Maine Blueberry Crisp
It’s Maine wild blueberry season, time for the Union Fair, and time to put those sweet berries to use in our favorite recipes. Here’s a great one, simple and oh-so-delicious. Hooray for Maine’s wild blueberries!
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July 17, 2010
Blackberry Corn Muffins
I can’t think of a better way to glorify a corn muffin than to add some juicy ripe blackberries. These are wonderful served warm with a pot of honey butter alongside. I heat a smooth rock from Boom Beach here on Isle au Haut while the muffins are baking, wrap it with a kitchen towel, and place it in the bottom of the serving basket to keep the muffins toasty warm.
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May 10, 2010
Pan Roasted Salmon with Peach-Blackberry Salsa
A flavorful springtime dinner, this recipe for salmon is delicious with fresh blackberries and peaches. The blackberries in Maine will soon be ripe on the bushes, and before they go by or the birds get to them first, it’s a good idea to have some recipes like this one on hand to take advantage of the fruit available in season. 
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April 20, 2010
Sweet Potato Fans
These sweet spuds are so delicious, you’ll think you’re having dessert.
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April 11, 2010
Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls
Vegetable Spring Rolls are a treat. Try making them yourself at home and serve with this tasty Garlic Wasabi Dipping Sauce.
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March 8, 2010
Maine Shrimp and Scallop Stew
While Maine shrimp is still in season, take advantage of it with this great recipe from Diana Santospago of the Inn at Isle au Haut.
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February 26, 2010
Roasted Red Pepper and Black Olive Hummus
I make this hummus for the appetizer table and serve it with my herb toasted pita chips (recipe follows). It also makes a great lunch, spread in a warm pita pocket with sliced tomatoes and cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
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January 15, 2010
Pear-Plum Galette
I like to make galettes when I want to serve pie on a smaller scale. They are easy to make and offer the pie taste without the pie bulk.
Pear-Plum Galette
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November 7, 2009
Fresh Tuna Steaks with Avocado Grape Salsa
Here is a fresh and delicious recipe for tuna steaks courtesy of Diana Santospago, chef and owner of the Inn at Isle au Haut.
Fresh Tuna Steaks at Jess Market in Rockland, ME
Fresh Tuna Steaks with Avocado Grape Salsa
Diana Santospago, Inn at Isle au Haut Cookbook
2 ripe avocados, skinned, diced and sprinkled with the juice of 1 large lemon
1 shallot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tablespoon snipped chives
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 1-inch-thick tuna steaks
Olive oil for brushing
Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper
In a medium bowl toss the avocado, shallots, garlic, grapes, cilantro, chives, and red pepper flakes with the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat the grill or a grill pan until very hot. Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once for 2 minutes per side for rare. Remove from the heat.
Slice the tuna across the grain and fan on a bed of Lemon Cous Cous. Top with a spoonful of the salsa and garnish with a grape cluster, lemon wedges and a small bundle of fresh chives.
Serves 4.
October 16, 2009
Smoked Salmon and Sweet Corn Chowder
This is a very hearty chowder that gets better with age, so make it a day ahead and reheat slowly over low heat. Some smoked salmon is saltier than others. Taste yours, if it is very salty, put half of it in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a simmer, and then turn off the heat and drain. This will remove some of the excess salt. Proceed with the recipe. Continue reading “Smoked Salmon and Sweet Corn Chowder” »
October 8, 2009
Brown Butter Brandy Frosting
A sincere apology for the teasing omission of Diana Santospago’s frosting recipe from her recent Banana Cake post. We hope this will satisfy your sweet tooth! Continue reading “Brown Butter Brandy Frosting” »
