Chilled Oatmeal Muesli

Chilled Oatmeal Muesli

Fall and winter seem to be better suited to a bowl of piping hot whole grains.  But I’ve been missing my oats and decided to make a big batch of chilled fresh muesli to have on hand.  Muesli is often made with uncooked oats, dried and fresh fruit, nuts and very little, if…

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Lemon Verbena Crème Fraîche Ice Cream

Lemon Verbena Crème Fraîche Ice Cream

Lemon Verbena Crème Fraîche Ice Cream A beautiful coupling of two of my favorite flavors–bright lemon verbena and tangy crème fraîche–in an easy no-cook ice cream recipe.  There are so many possibilities to vary this as well, including adding some fresh blueberries or peaches into the mix.  Crème fraîche, a cultured French-style cream, is now more…

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Fresh Spring Rolls with Crab Recipe

Fresh Spring Rolls with Crab Recipe

My friend, Danny, who worked on the Saga, the boat that would later be featured on the popular and dramatic show, Deadliest Catch, is also generous when it comes to sharing his reserve of sweet and delicious opilio crab.  I grew up eating blue crabs from the Gulf of Mexico and have a special place ...

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Limeade with Mint and Basil

Limeade with Mint and Basil

This limeade, inspired from a Nimbu Pani (Indian spiced lemonade) recipe I posted for Sukhi’s, is refreshing on a hot summer day.  Rim the glass with flake salt (and, if you’re feeling adventurous, a few toasted and ground cumin seeds).  Garnish with fresh mint, basil, or lemon verbena leaves. To make Hard Limeade,…

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Easy Fresh “Quick Fix” Kimchi

Easy Fresh “Quick Fix” Kimchi

Mention “kimchi” and watch many people squinch up their nose.  Admittedly, it has a bit of a stinky reputation but I love just when it’s about to turn funky yet still maintains crunch and vigor.  For the kimchi averse, I came up with this quick recipe that does not require fermentation as traditional kimchi does.  I…

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Breakthrough Buttermilk Biscuits

Breakthrough Buttermilk Biscuits

My first story as a food columnist for the Alaska Dispatch ran just in time for Mother’s Day.  The biscuit recipe included is perfect for brunches, an afternoon snack, or high tea.  You can also vary the flavors by making them savory (pear and Parmigiano-Reggiano) or sweet (with whipped cream and…

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Raw Shaved Asparagus Salad

Raw Shaved Asparagus Salad

I was testing recipes the other day for individual crustless asparagus quiche. Muffin tins don’t allow for long, slender pieces of asparagus, so we trimmed the tips and wondered what to do with the rest.  In an earlier recipe post by Maya Evoy for this site, she uses raw asparagus, so I wanted…

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Raw Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Raw Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Editor’s Note: This is a guest recipe post by prolific food blogger, Maya Evoy, who recently left sunny California with her husband and three children for an adventure on Alaska’s gorgeous Kenai Peninsula. “So far,” Maya says, “it’s been the adventure of a lifetime as we’ve started our life over from scratch.” Read more about ...

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Natural Easter Eggs

Natural Easter Eggs

  Natural Easter Eggs by Christa Montgomery   Every time I cut into a beet and see the rich red color, I think about how great a dye it would be, and with Easter around the corner, I wondered if I could dye eggs with all-natural colorings, including beets. After reading a few online articles, I decided that the candidates for natural ...

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Lemon Raspberry Rolls

Lemon Raspberry Rolls

  I love these sweet and tart Lemon Raspberry rolls, flecked with vanilla bean and drizzled with lemon sugar.  I tried them at a coffee shop in Anchorage and was pleasantly surprised to discover that they were lovingly made by a fellow Southerner.  ANNA THOMAS, from South Carolina, bakes everything from maple-bacon biscuits to dark chocolate ...

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Passover: From Russia, with Love

Passover: From Russia, with Love

Editor’s Note: This is a guest article with photos by Blair Chavis*. Food is integral to nearly every Jewish holiday, but when Passover arrives, food plays a leading role. The eight-day holiday, which begins tonight, kicks off with two epic dinners called Seders the first two nights.  Families sit around a large table and read aloud ...

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Eda’s Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls

Eda’s Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls

“My grandmother Eda didn’t write down all of her recipes. My mother shadowed her through demonstrations and wrote them down, trying to interpret bowl-fuls, scoops, and pinches. Ironically, when I tried translating my grandmother’s recipe with my mother, it appeared my mother still relies on some of these measurements. Regardless, Eda’s soup is still legendary…

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Book Giveaway: WHERE THE PEACOCKS SING by Alison Singh Gee

Book Giveaway: WHERE THE PEACOCKS SING by Alison Singh Gee

Enter to win the new memoir by Alison Singh Gee.  Isn’t the cover gorgeous? Amy Tan, author of THE JOY LUCK CLUB, writes: “Alison Singh Gee is a raconteur with deadpan humor and a shining purpose.  We gladly enter her ever-changing adventure in India–a glorious life of former expectations freed by the unexpected.”   Ever wonder what it ...

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Root Vegetable Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives

Root Vegetable Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives

My quest to eat more plants is in full swing.  Here are some of our favorite vegetarian recipes from this past month: Pasta with Butternut Squash, Sage, and Pine Nuts from the Kitchn Corn Cakes with Tomato Avacado Relish from Annie’s Eats, originally from Sara Foster’s Southern Kitchen Tofu Tikka Kebabs from Meatless Celebrations Variegated Spiced Latkes, topped with ...

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WHERE THE PEACOCKS SING by Alison Singh Gee

WHERE THE PEACOCKS SING by Alison Singh Gee

  Here’s a peek into Alison Singh Gee’s new book, and check out Hoti Lal’s top-secret recipe for the best chai on the planet. Namaste and enjoy!  And don’t forget to enter to win a copy.     Fear of Flying I never knew peacocks could fly. I never knew they could do much of anything. As a child growing up ...

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Chai for Two

Chai for Two

This recipe accompanies an excerpt from Alison Singh Gee’s book, Where the Peacocks Sing: A Palace, A Prince, and the Search for Home.  

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Preserved Lemons Recipe

Preserved Lemons Recipe

These can be made in any size jar, just be sure to sterilize it first.  Use about 1 tablespoon salt per lemon. Don’t be afraid to push the lemons into the jar, squeezing out the lemon juice, and leaving enough room at the top for additional salt and lemon juice to cover. Recipe and Photos…

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