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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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Eggnog?! Think about it…who on earth came up with Eggnog? The ingredients make no sense to throw together, but the result is an absolutely delicious drink! It’s become a holiday classic! And now you have eggnog ice cream, cheesecake, yogurt, pie etc, with rum or bourbon or without; it’s really a versatile beverage with a very unique…
Thanksgiving: Warm Family Traditions Thanksgiving to me means love, family, food and wonderful memories. Over the years as myself, sister Karen, and brothers Russell and Dennis, have moved away from home and raised our own families, there is one thing we can count on every other year when it is my family’s turn to get together…
Happy Halloween from the Last Frontier! ‘If you go out in the woods today, you’re in for a hairy surprise…If you go out in the woods today, you’ll likely meet a bear’s eyes…It’s Halloween and pumpkins abound, where bears and moose are all around…Today is the day the animals have their picnic!’ By eating the pumpkins on my…
This is the easiest Dutch Oven recipe that we do and a great place to start if you are a little nervous to dive into dutch oven cooking. Dutch oven potatoes are a family and crowd favorite that we have made plenty of times over the years for groups large and small. I like it because…
One of the best things about rustic cooking in the summer is grilling on the BBQ. Basically, all of our foods we normally cook indoors, we just throw it on the grill. (I have to say though, we BBQ all winter too no matter the weather!) I love that smokey, outdoor flavor that permeates whatever…