14 Maine-Inspired Recipes for Lobster, Chowder, Blueberries and More

Our offices may be in New York, but we might as well open a satellite one in Maine over the summer. That's where everyone wants to be—eating lobster, drinking beer, and scarfing down fresh blueberries.
Randy Harris1/14The Slipway Crab Roll
The whole point of a crab roll is the crab—get the best you can find, and don’t mess with it too much. And, that bun: It has to be split top.
Hirsheimer & Hamilton2/14Blueberry Hand Pies
These little blueberry pies are simple to make, and thanks to their rectangular shape, you won’t end up with wasted scraps of dough.
Randy Harris3/14Perfectly Steamed Lobster
Buy perky, energetic lobsters; they should be active and extend their claws upwards when lifted.
Zach DeSart4/14Creamy Fish Chowder
Summer evenings in Maine can be chilly, especially early and late in the season. When it’s sweater weather, it’s chowder time.
Chris Fischer5/14Beer-Steamed Clams
Clams are inexpensive, plentiful, easy to cook, and delicious. And you barely need a recipe—once they open, they’re done.
Randy Harris6/14Blueberry Buckle
Like a glorified, oversized blueberry muffin. Earn extra points by using Maine’s wild blueberries and offering vanilla ice cream on the side.
Chris Court7/14New England Clam Chowder
Channel New England with this rich and warming one-pot clam chowder. If fresh clams are unavailable (or you're running short on time), substitute two 10-ounce cans of baby clams and 6 cups of bottled clam juice.
Randy Harris8/14Chase’s Daily Omelet
Any seasonal vegetables can replace the zucchini and onion; at Chase’s, they change it up frequently.
Randy Harris9/14Butter-Poached Lobster with Asparagus and New Potatoes
Lobster will get tough if overcooked, so be gentle with it during the last step.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne, Prop Styling by Graylen Gatewood10/14BA's Ultimate Lobster Rolls
Warm, toasty, buttered rolls are key. If you can't find New England–style buns, trim 1/4-inch from both sides of standard hot dog buns to remove the crust and expose more surface area.
11/14Chilled Corn Soup with Lobster Salad
Two tips: To save time, you can buy 2 steamed whole lobsters or 2 cups of cooked lobster meat. And, when prepping the corn, save your cobs for corn stock.
Alex Lau12/14Corn and Scallion Tart
Because it’s equally good at room temperature, this is a great make-ahead recipe for brunch or a lazy lunch.
14/14Blueberry-Drop Biscuit Cobbler
This blueberry cobbler recipe is for individual portions—you knew you would find a use for those ramekins!
