Beyond Blue: 50 Modern Recipes Inspired by the Maine Blueberry Sauces & Condiments Book

Go beyond the pie. Discover the bold, beautiful world of modern Maine blueberry cooking.In Beyond Blue: 50 Modern Recipes Inspired by the Maine Blueberry, coastal chef and recipe creator Maren Ellis takes America’s favorite wild fruit and reimagines it for the modern kitchen. Forget everything you thought you knew about blueberries — this book transforms them from breakfast basic to gourmet ingredient, from jam jar to cocktail glass, from sweet comfort to savory sophistication.Each of the 50 original recipes explores how the wild blueberry’s rich color, tangy flavor, and natural sweetness can elevate both everyday meals and high-end dishes. You’ll find classics reinvented, comfort foods given a modern edge, and plenty of stunning plating ideas that make every bite feel like art.Inside You’ll Discover:🥄 Culinary creativity at its finest — Blueberry Bourbon Jam, Blueberry-Basil Smoothie Bowls, Seared Duck with Blueberry Port Sauce, and Blueberry-Rosemary Flatbread that turns weeknight dinners into memorable occasions.🍋 Bold flavor pairings — where wild blueberries meet citrus, herbs, balsamic, bourbon, and spice in unforgettable ways.🍰 Next-level desserts — from Blueberry Olive Oil Cake and Cardamom Panna Cotta to Blueberry-Lavender Cheesecake Bars that balance sweetness with subtle floral notes.🍯 Homemade preserves & infusions — Blueberry-Sriracha Jelly, Espresso Spread, and Ginger-Infused Honey that make the perfect gifts (or guilty pleasures).🥗 Fresh, health-forward creations — colorful salads, grain bowls, and superfood breakfasts that fuel your day while keeping flavor first.🔥 Unexpected experiments — Blueberry Hot Sauce, Compound Sea Salt, even a Blueberry Sugar Scrub — proving that creativity doesn’t end at the plate.🌿 Maine heritage, modern style — Every chapter nods to coastal simplicity, sustainability, and the natural beauty of Maine’s wild blueberry barrens, while celebrating the art of reinvention.Why You’ll Love It:Every recipe includes imperial and metric measurements, nutrition facts, and chef-tested tips.Designed for home cooks who want both inspiration and approachability.Beautifully structured chapters cover Breakfast & Brunch, Savory Plates, Desserts Reinvented, and Preserves & Infusions.Perfect for fans of farm-to-table cooking, seasonal ingredients, small-batch recipes, and creative plating.Whether you’re a baker, home chef, food stylist, or simply someone who believes flavor and color should live side by side, Beyond Blue is your invitation to cook boldly — and taste Maine in every shade of blue.📘 Perfect for:Food lovers who want to expand beyond traditional blueberry pies and muffins.Home cooks exploring fresh flavor combinations.Fans of local ingredients, small-batch cooking, and Maine-inspired cuisine.Anyone who believes creativity belongs in the kitchen.Bring a touch of Maine to your table — one brilliant, blueberry-stained recipe at a time.