Boiling is the most popular and simplest way of preparing a Maine lobster. Live lobsters are plopped into a large pot of boiling water seasoned with sea salt and cooked depending on the size of the lobster — the bigger the lobster, the longer the cooking time.

One of New England cuisine staples, the Maine-style lobster roll consists of a chilled lobster salad tucked into New England-style split-top buns. The lobster salad, at its basic, is made with knuckle and claw meat that is dressed in mayonnaise and mixed with finely chopped celery, seasoned only with salt and pepper.

Italian sandwich is an American sandwich consisting of a long bread roll filled with cheese such as provolone, meats such as salami, mortadella, and ham, and condiments such as tomatoes, olives, pickles, and onions. It is believed that the first Italian sandwich was created in Portland, Maine, in 1899 by an Italian baker named Giovanni Amato.

This true American classic consists of a thick, juicy blueberry filling enclosed between two layers of flaky, golden pastry. It first appeared in the written form in 1829, but its origin probably dates back to the early American pioneers. Even though it is traditionally associated with Maine, where it is declared as the official state dessert, the classic blueberry pie is a summer favorite enjoyed throughout the country, usually served with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on the side.

Fiddleheads and their harvesting is a Maine tradition stemming from Native American times. These coiled tips of young ostrich ferns usually grow near rivers in lakes in Maine, and they're harvested during April, May, and June. The flavor of fiddleheads is often described as a combination of asparagus, mushrooms, and spinach.

Waldo Smog is an American heat-treated cheese made from cow's milk. It contains a layer of ash, making it visually similar to Cypress Grove's goat's milk cheese Humboldt Fog, but with the rich and buttery flavor coming from cow's milk.

Needhams are traditional American confectionery dessert bars originating from Maine. They're made with a combination of mashed potatoes (unseasoned), butter, salt, sugar, coconut, vanilla, and chocolate. The melted butter is mixed with the potatoes, sugar, vanilla, and coconut, and the mixture is spread in a layer in a pan.

Opus 42 is an American semi-firm cheese produced in Maine by Lakin's Gorges Cheese. The cheese is made from cow's milk and ages from 3 to 6 months. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is moist and slightly crumbly. The aromas are earthy, pleasant, and yeasty, while the flavors are nutty, lemony, sharp, and tangy, with notes of earth and cellars.

Maine baked beans is a traditional dish originating from the state of Maine. It is made with a combination of Maine dry beans (usually of the Yellow Eye variety), salt pork, sugar, molasses, mustard, onion, salt, and pepper. The beans are soaked overnight, then parboiled in the morning up to the point when their skins crack when blown upon.