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Amanda Palma

Amanda Palma

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Amanda Palma is a private chef who lives on Great Island. You can find her on Instagram @amandapalmascookbook or email her at amandapalmascookbook@gmail.com.
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Harpswell’s Private Chef: Stuffed endive appetizer

Searching for a holiday appetizer that looks impressive but is simple to put together? These stuffed endive leaves are the answer. I always find myself hunting for new appetizers when I host, then I usually end up going back to my favorites. These stuffed endive leaves are fun and easy, and they're often on that list of go-to appetizers.
byAmanda Palma
October 29, 2026
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Harpswell’s Private Chef: Thick and fluffy pumpkin pancakes

Fall has officially arrived, and we all know what that means: Pumpkin is back on the menu. There are plenty of reasons to look forward to this time of year: crisp mornings, cozy sweaters, changing leaves and apple picking. But I like to start with breakfast. The first thing on my fall to-do list is to make pumpkin pancakes.
byAmanda Palma
October 1, 2026
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Harpswell’s Private Chef: No-bake blueberry cheesecake

With wild Maine blueberries at our fingertips, this no-bake blueberry cheesecake is a recipe summer calls for. There's no need to turn on the hot oven. Just make a cream cheese filling, layer it over a buttery graham cracker crust, and top it with a glossy heap of those tiny wild Maine blueberries we wait for all year long.
byAmanda Palma
June 25, 2026
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Harpswell’s Private Chef: Fluffy French toast

The secret to a fluffy French toast is not only the bread choice and custardy batter, but also a pinch of semolina flour to help create a golden crust. Pairing sweet Hawaiian rolls with caramelized bananas and freshly whipped cream, this French toast is so soft and fluffy, you'll want to make it every Sunday.
byAmanda Palma
April 30, 2026
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Harpswell’s Private Chef: A practical April dinner

April is our in-between month. We're not sure if we should wear a coat over our sweatshirt or finally ditch the boots for socks and sandals. Personally, I'm a socks-and-sandals-all-year-round kind of person, typical of many young adults in Maine. It's practical, but not always pretty. And honestly, that's kind of the theme of life and cooking this time of year.
byAmanda Palma
April 8, 2026
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Harpswell’s Private Chef: Seeing green before it’s here

Every time March comes around, I think about what I might do for St. Patrick's Day. Typically that's nothing — no big celebrations, no elaborate get-togethers. Maybe I'll wear green. Maybe I'll make a matcha latte instead of coffee, just because it fits the mood. But most years, the day sneaks up and then passes just as quickly. What always stands out to me isn't the holiday itself, it's how much green we start seeing before there's any outside
byAmanda Palma
March 10, 2026

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