Recipes

“Bear Sign” (Or… a more polite name: “Nut & Berry Shortbread Bars”)

During the off-season, when salmon aren’t readily available up north,…

Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

This Alaskan salad is a must at any beach-side crab-boil or midnight solstice party!

Pair of Prime Rib Accompaniments

1.) Onion Pudding 2.) Hilde’s Sugar-Glazed Pearl Onions While Prime Rib has been served in just about…

Bleu Halibut

The Fairbanks Princess is a hotel built literally on the banks of the beautiful Chena River. When I served as chef there, Vivian was one of our most…

Unbelievably-Sinful Strawberry Ribs

Over-Night Sour Apple Coffee-Cake

I like to use Granny Smith Apples for this recipe, because of their firm tartness. This coffee cake can be…

Peachy Salmon

Wild Salmon was among the delicasies I first learned to appreciate while working in Alaska. Use any good store-bought peach preserves for this…

Smoked Salmon Hash

One of my favorite breakfasts has always been corned beef hash and eggs. This Alaskan rendition uses delicious smoked salmon- and now it’s my…

Pear-Pecan Bread

Pears are among my favorite fruits. Not only am I drawn to their taste, but something even about their appearance, strikes a chord with me.…

Plain Old Oatmeal Cookies

I have enjoyed oatmeal cookies with cinnamon, ginger and other dessert spices added to the dough and while they are perfectly delicious, this dough…

Crunchy Jelly-Stuffed French-Toast

French Toast is actually better if you use slightly dry or stale bread, as it soaks up the flavorful egg batter…

Asian-Inspired Ginger Riblets

These delicious ribs were served on the munchy-menu in the bar of an Alaskan roadhouse I once used to go for beers at with friends. In a pinch, they…

Wild Rice Maple Bundt

This cake may sound a bit odd, but when I first tasted it- it became a fast favorite! Wild Rice is harvested in Minnesota and it was first cooked…