Rice crispy treats get dressed up with browned butter and vanilla bean
Alaska from Scratch: These giant squares of gooey, buttery deliciousness are ready in a flash and would likely sell well at any bake sale fundraisers you have coming up.
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Cozy up to autumn with this warming coconut curry chicken
Kim Sunée: Warming flavors and coconut milk play well with the unsung hero of the dark meat world, chicken thighs.
Fall harvest is in full swing at local farmers market – here’s what you’ll find this week
“The fall harvest of everything is well underway by the farmers,” Barbara Landi says. “Potatoes are being harvested daily, some carrots, too."
Say hello to fall with a batch of frosted pumpkin cinnamon rolls
Alaska from Scratch: Slather these pumpkin cinnamon rolls with orange-zested cream cheese frosting and watch the autumn leaves go by.
At Aladdin’s restaurant in Anchorage, kebabs and kefta are a family affair
Dining review: Open since 1993, the owner at Aladdin's still greets you at the door, and the menu has all of the traditional “greatest hits” of Middle Eastern cuisine.
Rainbow of fall colors coming to local farmers markets
Think purple potatoes; carrots in orange, purple, yellow and white; colorful cauliflower; and heirloom tomatoes in just about every imaginable shade.
This cake lets your blueberries shine
This moist, delicious cake has a lemony bite. It's based on one by chef and cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi.
Harvest the crabapples in your yard for this delectable autumn appetizer
Alaska from Scratch: Tender crabapples simmered in spiced wine would pair nicely with soft cheese and crackers.
Market Fresh: It’s harvest time in the Valley, and that’s good news for farmers market shoppers
The Alaska State Fair has come and gone. As we turn the corner into autumn, here's your comprehensive guide to market highlights.
Whether wild or from the store, mushrooms shine in this creamy herb pasta with lemon
Alaska from Scratch: Mushrooms are popping up everywhere this time of year, ready to be foraged and enjoyed. This creamy pasta makes the most of them.
Dining review: In Midtown Anchorage, Crazy Hook dishes up plates ranging from sushi to pub food
Burgers and stir-fried bok choy? Ramen noodles and french fries? Sushi and pulled pork? It's all at Crazy Hook.
Potatoes, beets, brussels sprouts – fall is showing up at the farmers markets
Market Fresh: The Alaska State Fair is going strong and the colorful array of fall vegetables at farmers markets is dazzling.
Blueberry buttermilk cornmeal waffles are a glorious way to use fresh-picked Alaska berries
Alaska from Scratch: Waffles made with cornmeal take on a beautiful golden hue and get nice and crisp on the outside when pressed in a hot waffle iron.
Give your salmon some kick and sizzle – Hong Kong style
Kim Sunée: This quick and easy recipe for Hong Kong-style spicy salmon with garlic comes from Chinese chef Zeng Zasheng.
Cool August weather pays off for some vendors at the farmers markets
Market Fresh: Cloudy weather is keeping daytime temperatures low. For farmers, "it’s great natural refrigeration!” said Sarah Bean of Arctic Organics.
Yams, chorizo and kale equal a dinner that’s tasty and nutritious – and fast
Alaska from Scratch: This dinner was incredibly simple, with only four ingredients plus some salt and pepper, and only 10 minutes of work.
Dining review: Big plans (and big views) at small eatery Froth & Forage on the Seward Highway
A holiday mindset is important when dining-in at Froth & Forage.
Local produce is at its peak – now’s the time to hit farmers markets for something fresh
“The quality of the produce with the cooler weather is as good as you are going to find in Alaska. We are at the peak of the season,” says Mark Dinkel.
How Wild Scoops went from farmers market darling to downtown ice cream destination
Former teacher Elissa Brown turned her hobby into a "scoop shop" downtown that people will line up for.
Sacks Cafe, Crush to merge operations at the end of August
Crush will close its Fifth Avenue location and move into the G Street location currently occupied by Sacks Cafe.