Best Of Maine Cooking Slideshow

Cronk's Favorite Cooking Ingredient

It was no surprise to us when we asked Cronk what her favorite cooking ingredient was: blueberries. "Fresh, Maine blueberries. Blueberry cake, jams, pies, pancakes... all fabulous!" she said. 

Red's Cocktail Sauce

Cocktail sauce may seem like a mundane thing to many, but Red's gets quite a bit of attention for theirs. The secret? Heinz ketchup. "It has to be Heinz!" insists Debbie. 

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Red's Coleslaw

This recipe pays homage to Gagnon with its technique because it uses little measurements and is meant to be tailored specifically to one's tastes. Take their advice and invest in some heavy mayonnaise, which yields the perfect consistency to their famous coleslaw.

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The Big Al from Red's Eats

Lobster rolls aren't the only popular item on the menu. This meaty sandwich was a creation of Gagnon's himself, piling on tender bacon and ham with a crispy chicken cutlet. 

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How to Build a Red's Lobster Roll

The Gagnon family is nice enough to share a few simple guidelines for building their lobster roll, but we thought that it should be visualized. We asked They Draw & Cook to sketch out exactly what Red's famous roll should look like. The Gagnon family claims the secret to their roll is using more lobster meat then what's found in a 1-pound shell, and serving the mayonnaise on the side.

Maine's Best Kept Secret

Like it or not, seafood really is Maine's best kept secret, explains Cronk. Its waters are rich and plentiful with everything from crustaceans and shellfish to finned fish, and if you're looking for the best way to indulge in Maine cooking, seafood is it.