For more than a generation, Marjorie Standish's books have been the most well-thumbed cookbooks in many a Maine kitchen. The recipes are hearty, simple to prepare, and classic -- the kind of favorite dishes that never go out of style.

The best recipes from Maine's acclaimed food writer, these are mouth-watering renditions of classics like clam chowder, lobster stew as well as broccoli chowder and crabmeat stew. Simple and simply delicious!

With more than a dash of Maine friendliness, Marjorie Standish serves up a bounty of satisfying dishes such as Finnan Haddie, Baked Stuffed Lobster, Old-Fashioned Clam Pie, Boothbay Harbor Crab Cakes, Lobster Casserole, and many more--all submitted over the years by faithful readers of Marjorie's wonderful newspaper column "Cooking Down East". Pull up a chair and enjoy.