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This quick and easy recipe for a Cast Iron German Pancake is a simple decadent breakfast or dinner time bail out. Perfect for a skillet or Dutch Oven! Cast Iron German Pancake This is definitely one of the top 10 recipes we’ve had in our family arsenal going back to when I was a child. …
Not a lot of peaches are grown in Alaska, but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying fresh, juicy ones that are shipped in! This no bake fresh peach pie with graham cracker crust may be the easiest dessert recipe ever. Unless, you just eat the sweet peach! No Bake Fresh Peach Pie This recipe for…
Spicy, sweet, juicy, saucy…what’s not to love with this delicious Smoked Jerk Chicken Recipe. Not to be disrespectful to Jamaica, but there’s also a little Alaskan flare in the marinade. The result? One of the most delicious pieces of meat I’ve eaten. Smoked Jerk Chicken So “Smokin’ Sundays” are definitely a thing in our household…
Summer harvest and foraging are in full swing right now with dip netting for salmon open and an abundance of berries in the hills! To celebrate, here’s an easy Alaskan Blueberry Cake made from scratch. It’s perfect for Dutch oven outdoors, or bake indoors. Blueberry picking in Alaska… Yah, it’s a big deal! And not…
Food fantasy moment…picture warm, gooey Dutch oven cheesy potatoes dripping with butter and cheese all coated in a crispy bacon crumb crust. Sound tempting? Well read on, I promise this recipe brings this dream to reality. Plus, it’s super easy to make! My family and cheesy potatoes So back in May for Saige’s birthday, I…
Sweet, sinful and delicious; Alaskan King Crab is a treat worth indulging in as often as possible! For a perfect lighter bite, this King Crab Salad recipe with grilled avocados hits the spot. Alaskan King Crab…Nothing Better! I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, if I had to pick a perfect bite of…
We’ve been working on this homemade barbecue sauce recipe for a while now. With the final Alaskan ingredient, Birch Syrup, by George, I think we’ve got it! Tangy and sweet, with just a touch of heat, it’s perfect for burgers, ribs, pulled pork sandwiches and chicken wings. Homemade Barbecue Sauce Prepare yourselves, I’m just going…
The iconic spring flavors of strawberries and rhubarb are perfect together in this Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp recipe. It’s ideal for early season outdoor Dutch oven cooking, or bake indoors and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Strawberries and Rhubarb Is there anything more bright and cheery in the food world for spring eats? …
Coming out of winter, I found I’d lost my inspiration for cooking a little bit. Cold snow is still on the ground and soups and stews just aren’t cutting it. Plus, traditional spring fruits and veggies are of marginal quality in the store. And while cooking outdoors is always fun, it’s challenging in 20 degree…
The flavors of this simple homemade fire roasted salsa recipe are fresh and spicy. Try it with your favorite Mexican dish or simply with tortilla chips. So easy to make! Feelin’ Hot, Hot, Hot… Or not…nope, still cold up here in what is now spring. So to continue my quest to try to heat things…
Melted, cheesy goodness along with a little smoky spice from the roasted peppers make this recipe for Chili Relleno Casserole the ultimate comfort food. The need to kick it up! Mid March and it’s still winter in much of Alaska. (As in a bunch of snow on the ground and more coming down.) Since we’ve…
Obtaining that smokey, grilled flavor in veggies is a hallmark for recipes like homemade salsa or chile rellenos. Plus, it’s an easy way to create a simple side dish perfect for any grilled meat! Learn how to fire roast vegetables on the grill in 6 easy steps. Why Fire Roasted Veggies… The first thing to…
Almond Crusted Halibut One of my favorite dishes to cook is almond crusted halibut. Imaging my delight walking through the grocery store and happening upon coconut toasted almonds. They provided inspiration for this crunchy, creamy coconut almond crusted halibut dish with a buttery, lemon and hint of coconut sauce. And believe it or not…It’s really…
Every family has those 1 or 2 go to recipes that you know you can throw together in a matter of minutes and either serve within an hour or so, or basically let cook all day until you’re ready to eat. For us, that recipe is Taco Soup. If I know I have a crazy…
One of the most common questions I’m asked is, “How do you deal with darkness in Alaska during the winter?” I have to start by saying, it doesn’t really bother me. I have much less tolerance for our 20+ hours of daylight in the summer because I can’t sleep when it’s light! I’m sure…
Alaskan Smoked Salmon Dip Seafood skeptics, do not turn away when you hear the words Smoked Salmon Dip! If you do, you’ll only be disappointed that you didn’t give this delectable dish a try. It’s not a big secret that fresh salmon is a pretty big deal in Alaska. And smoked salmon follows as a close…
Many years back, a good friend of mine introduced me to a simple, most delicious artichoke dip recipe. The dish quickly became a family favorite. It’s a rich, creamy, indulgent addition to crackers, veggies, or even a hot sandwich spread. So sinful, that you must have spent hours on it right? Shhhhh, it really only takes…
Believe that outdoor Dutch Oven cooking needs to shut down during winter in colder regions? Think again! In Alaska, we are cooking Dutch Oven recipes like Cherry Crisp outdoors year round. And if it’s too wild and wooly? There’s no reason you can’t cook with a Dutch Oven indoors. In fact, I’ll be writing a post…
Potato soup, potato chowder, sausage chowder, and cheese soup. Any of these names describe this sinfully delicious dish that’s perfect for chilly Fall weather or the Winter holidays! With the flexibility to cook it in a slow cooker or stovetop, you can put it on and forget about it or whip it up for unexpected…
Making your own Fruit Glaze As I was walking through Costco one day looking for a dessert to bring to a holiday function, a tart loaded with fruit and shiny fruit glaze caught my eye. So I purchased it…and the kids devoured it before I ever made it to the party. The joys of teenagers and…
Easy Cheesecake Recipe About a month ago, we went berry picking near Girdwood and found ourselves with an abundance of salmonberries. Trying to think of a quick way to use them, we whipped up a favorite easy cheesecake recipe and topped it with fresh salmonberries and blueberries. SOOO GOOD! I use the term “cheesecake” loosely when I…
MUST…NOT…TURN…ON…SUMMER OLYMPICS!!! Oh bag it…I admit I’m an olympic addict. May as well embrace the reality and enjoy it because it’s another 4 years until the next one! I’ve ALWAYS watched the olympics, both summer and winter. All of my kids were born in winter olympic years and take pride in their distinct locations. In…
Here in Alaska, many of us shop at Costco or Sam’s Club to stock up on bulk items. The only problem is, sometimes it’s hard to use all the fresh produce before it goes bad. Case in point, avocados. They all ripen at the same time! What better way to use them up than with…
One of our family’s favorite outdoor meals is Dutch Oven Chicken. It has been since I was really young. I remember my grandparents putting a big dutch oven chock full of poultry on an open fire, which turned out kind of like fried chicken! No charcoal back then, it was all natural wood! Between the…