Caramelized onions and winter greens combine in a dairy-free dip that feels indulgent
Recipe: Tahini, sesame paste and avocado add creaminess to this dip — a guaca-hummus of sorts.
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Is tofu just not your thing? This crispy, spicy version might change your mind.
Recipe: What to do with crispy spicy tofu? Eat like hot fries dipped in a sauce. Top soups, noodles, or rice bowls. Pile onto bread with pickled veg for a vegan banh mi sandwich.
As Anchorage restaurants and bars get ready to reopen once again, the future remains murky for many
City leaders say they are walking a tightrope as they try to balance a public health crisis with a crumbling economy. But many Anchorage business owners aren’t sure if they can ever close and reopen again.
Give your new year an auspicious start with a warming soup full of black-eyed peas and winter greens
Recipe: Whether you’re superstitious or not, this bowl is an excellent way to sustain yourself through the winter months.
In downtown Anchorage, a longtime family restaurant clings to hope
Club Paris survived two major earthquakes and economic recessions. But the family that has owned the restaurant for 45 years has never before experienced a hardship like the pandemic.
After blowing up on TikTok, hot chocolate bombs are sparking a cottage industry in Alaska
The “bombs” are chocolate hollow spheres that melt away when warm milk is poured on top, revealing treats inside.
2 holiday cookies for your next swap: Pecan thumbprints and ricotta ‘cake’ cookies
Recipe: Here is a a nutty twist on the beloved jam thumbprints and delicious, tender ricotta “cake” cookies.
We asked Alaska foodies for local-centric gift ideas. Here are dozens of their favorites.
From wild berry products and birch syrup to local sea salt, seafood and spirits, there are a lot of options.
Mall cookie nostalgia gets dressed up for the holidays with these white chocolate chip treats
Recipe: These cranberry-orange cookies recall the famously underbaked, extra sweet and buttery Mrs. Fields cookies of food court fame.
Alaska entrepreneur brings diversity to the kitchen
Charity Blanchett has launched a nonprofit that would fully support young Indigenous and Black women from Alaska, Hawaii and Louisiana to attend culinary school.
Lemon-satsuma confit lends a bright, punchy flavor to a dark time of year
Recipe: If food is one of your love languages, this citrus confit — slow-cooked in olive oil to render the lemons and oranges plump and silky — might be the most versatile offering you could make.
Hunker down this winter with potato and salmon ‘temptation’
Recipe: This creamy casserole recalls the holidays in Stockholm, but it’s Alaskanized with local potatoes and wild salmon.
It’s the perfect time of year for indulgent, bourbon-spiked chocolate pecan pie
Recipe: This pie ticks all the boxes - sweet, savory, boozy and comforting.
This oyster stuffing is great for Thanksgiving — and even better the next day
Recipe: Soaking stale bread gives this version extra moisture that’s an antidote to the much-scorned dry stuffing of many holiday meals.
Brighten up your Thanksgiving menu with cilantro-lime roasted squash salad
Recipe: This bright salad is a perfect Thanksgiving contender to balance out turkey and mashed potatoes. It’s easy, and all its parts can be prepared ahead.
Tips for cooking (and saving) a smaller Thanksgiving feast
If you’re planning a smaller Thanksgiving gathering this year because of social distancing, you don’t have to give up the turkey, stuffing, pie and other traditional fare.
Too cold to eat outside? Heed this advice from Alaska, Scandinavia - even the South Pole.
As winter approaches, the restaurant greeting for outdoor dining enthusiasts has flipped from “Let me tell you about tonight’s specials” to “Can I adjust your heater?”
Flourless pumpkin bread that avoids the pitfalls of gluten-free baking
Recipes: This is a tender, deeply-flavored maple almond pumpkin bread that slices nicely once it’s cooled enough.
There’s no need to cancel Thanksgiving, but safety should be on the menu, experts say
With a fall surge of coronavirus infections gripping the U.S., many Americans are forgoing tradition and getting creative with celebrations.
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.