How to turn regular root vegetables into savory, crispy pancakes
Kim Sunée: I like a combination of at least two (beet + potato or carrot + potato + parsnip) plus lots of herbs for color and flavor.
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For Cinco de Mayo, comfort food inspired by flavors of Mexico
Alaska from Scratch: While this is not a plate of authentic tamales, it definitely hits the spot.
Here’s how to turn regular potatoes into something splendid
Kim Sunée: Paprika oven fries with rosemary lemon aïoli could stand on their own merit, but they're also great with grilled meats, fish, and other vegetables.
Take good care of your kitchen knives, and they will take good care of you
We strongly encourage you to buy a good knife, but if you don't take care of it, the quality and price won't matter.
Looking for creative ways to cook up the rest of last summer’s salmon? We can help.
It's the quintessential Alaska problem: summer is around the corner, but you've yet to eat your way through the salmon haunting the back of your freezer. Our recipe columnists are here to help.
Lemon meringue pie is an old-fashioned but dreamy confection worth making
Alaska from Scratch: With its thick lemon layer on the bottom and a fluffy white meringue top, this recipe is a little bit easier due to a shortbread crust.
It’s a great time of year to make corned beef – but then again, so is most of the time
Alaska from Scratch: The combination of honey Dijon glaze with salty cured meat in this corned beef recipe is to die for.
Pasta with ricotta and arugula is a taste of spring
Kim Sunée: While it’s not quite planting season for us, here’s a taste of spring to get you ready for the months ahead.
A buttermilk waffle recipe that won’t let you down
Alaska from Scratch: My idea of a perfect waffle is one that's golden and crunchy on the outside and tender and tangy on the inside. To achieve this, I’ve learned a few tricks.
Jalapeno popper macaroni and cheese: A childhood favorite grows up
This spicier take on the classic comfort food is for fans of macaroni and cheese made from scratch.
Meyer lemon scones make the best of citrus season
Alaska from Scratch: This Meyer lemon rosemary scone recipe makes quite a few scones, so make sure you have lots of family, friends and neighbors with whom to share.
Meet raclette – a toasty, melted cheese dish that’s perfect for winter parties
One of the best après-ski dishes has to be the Swiss raclette, both the name of the cheese and the beloved dish that's served melted alongside steamed potatoes and pickled vegetables.
Simplicity shines in this broccoli cheddar soup
Alaska from Scratch: This recipe is all the things I imagine broccoli cheddar soup should be -- not too thick, not too thin and made with real, sharp cheddar cheese and loads of broccoli.
Half pudding, half cake, this chocolate dessert is messy and magical
Alaska from Scratch: The thing that makes pudding cakes like these so wonderfully gooey is that hot water is poured on top of the cake batter just before baking.
Power through the start of the year with blue cornmeal blueberry muffins
Kim Sunée: Muffins are easy to eat, easy to pack, and work wonders for after-school snacks or post-workout treats.
Spicy halibut and cream cheese wontons make a party-perfect appetizer
Alaska from Scratch: These halibut and cream cheese wontons have a kick - and it’s difficult to stop eating them once you’ve tried one.
How to make a killer crêpe (and what to fill it with)
Kim Sunée: You can let guests eat crêpes hot from the pan with their choice of sweet filling, or add the savory fillings while the crêpe is still in the pan.
Overnight French toast: Perfect for Christmas morning – or brunch for a crowd
Just before baking, the entire pan of French toast is covered in a cinnamon crumble that bakes up crispy and somewhat caramelized - almost like French toast meets coffee cake.
How to make perfect Swedish meatballs at home
Alaska from Scratch: Cozy up to a pan full of meatballs flavored with shallots and a warming touch of allspice.
These peppermint chocolate crackle cookies might become your new holiday favorite
These dark chocolate cookies are baked until crackly and beautiful. A good dose of peppermint extract is added to this version, because mint is one of readers’ favorite holiday flavors.