Use whatever Alaska seafood you have on hand for this Creole dish
Recipe: The base is simple, made of a light blond roux, the “holy trinity” (celery, onion and green bell pepper), tomato, spices and seafood.
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This dessert has maximum apple pie goodness for minimal effort
Recipe: If you want to feature apples in all their glory, go with just a crisp topping of buttery oats, nuts and brown sugar.
Bacon- and chicken-scented masks are here and, really, you shouldn’t be surprised
Hormel boasts that it has employed “the latest in bacon-smell technology and irresistibly breathable, 2-ply fabric” to prolong the experience of consuming its product: “Finally, bacony-bliss can be with you always.”
Anchorage restaurants and breweries have everything you need to throw your own private Oktoberfest
Anchorage dining: Parties may be unwise, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate with great food, good cheer and — of course — great local beer.
How to turn any chickpeas lurking in your cupboards into delicious hummus
Recipe: The key to making a truly great hummus is to process it for at least three to four minutes as it gets whipped into a frenzy, with ice-cold water to keep it light and creamy.
South Anchorage Farmers Market moves into greenhouse so customers can shop through October
Vendors saw a surge in sales during the pandemic, so they decided to extend the season, according to an organizer.
These apple cinnamon doughnut muffins will give you all the fall feels
Recipe: Without the fuss of frying or waiting for dough to rise, this is an easy and satisfying riff on the doughnut in muffin form.
Always wanted to learn to smoke salmon? Start here.
Recipe: Food author Julia O’Malley spent the the summer searching for the best, most straightforward and reliable smoked salmon recipe using an inexpensive electric smoker. This was the winner.
Creamy polenta with roasted tomatoes and Provençal pistou is a comfort as the weather turns colder
Recipe: With a swirl of basil-forward pistou — a version of Italian pesto minus the nuts and sometimes the cheese — this dish offers punch with each bite.
Too tired to cook? This pho-inspired flank steak wrap recipe couldn’t be easier
Recipe: The marinade for this flank steak — sure to be a crowd-pleaser — is flexible enough to customize with what you have on hand.
Here’s how to turn that caribou, moose or ground beef in your freezer into the ultimate meatloaf sandwich
Recipe: This meatloaf recipe includes big, bold flavors, which work well with leaner, gamier meats.
Pressed for time? These take-and-bake menus bring Anchorage restaurants to your dinner table
Dining: From stromboli to hearty soups, it’s the perfect culinary crime: top chefs do the cooking and you take the credit.
Really big tips: Anchorage man joins social media push to aid restaurant workers during pandemic
Jack Little says he has seen a lot of friends in the restaurant industry endure tough times during the pandemic
Dress up your green beans with lemon, coconut milk and spice
Recipe: Braised green beans with carrot and coconut is a side dish that travels well, making it a great option for outdoor gatherings or desk-side lunches. It tastes even better the next day.
Want all the glory and none of the pain? Try steaming your oysters instead of shucking.
Recipe: Popular in South Carolina and other parts of the country, a steamed oyster is a happy medium between raw and fully cooked.
The best summer tomato salads use just a few ingredients to generate big flavors
A few simple ingredients bring out the best in summer tomatoes.
Growing where a parking lot used to be, it’s harvest time at the farm in Mountain View
Now in its second farming season, the 28,000-square-foot farm is a project of Anchorage Community Land Trust
In an unlikely spot, rotating Anchorage chefs whip up everything from gourmet ice cream to soul food
Gathering AK is a commercial kitchen tucked into Anchorage re:MADE. Five local chefs get a dedicated day of the week to run their business out of the cafe.
Craving a little variety in your grilled Alaska salmon? Here are options.
Recipe: Light the grill or heat the oven broiler and whip up a variety of marinades and condiments, which go just as well with fish or meat or vegetables.
There’s a galette for every taste, especially if you love ripe, late-summer tomatoes
Recipe: A no-fuss open-faced tart, the galette is a blank canvas for both sweet and savory cravings.