I refuse to disgrace the memory of those tamales in Tecate by even attempting to make some now. What I can offer you is a less-intimidating and inauthentic chicken tamale pie. Yes, I said inauthentic. But did I also say delicious?

The word on the street is that, when it comes to fall flavors, pumpkin spice is out and maple is in. The masses have grown weary of pumpkin spice everything, a phenomenon that’s grown since Starbucks introduced it’s first pumpkin spice lattes in 2003 and 2004. The pumpkin ...

Weather: 48 degrees, rain for days and fall colors everywhere What I’m listening to: You Are the Best Thing, Ray LaMontagne Although the calendar always disagrees with Alaska, autumn has been surging in. Wild mushrooms are growing plentifully in the yard, ...

Weather: 30 degrees, light and welcome snowfall What I’m listening to: the dance of keys clicking on the keyboard against the hush of an empty house Upon returning from my trip to California, I was excited to get back into my kitchen and cook something very local, very A...

Today, Alaska from Scratch turned 2 years old! We’ve come quite a long way in the last year since our first blogiversary. I couldn’t have done any of this without my amazing readers and fans. So, thank you for being here. Thank you for reading, and cooking my reci...

Weather: 27 degrees, trees heavy with snow What I’m listening to: the familiar sound of a snow-blower Pumpkin Bread, all dressed up for a special occasion… a special occasion just like Thanksgiving, which is only a week away. There are a few things that set this l...

Weather: 46 and drizzly What I’m listening to: All I Want, Kodaline You may have heard that there’s a Pumpkin Spice Latte shortage at Starbucks this year. Gasp! So, the first thing I want to say to say to you is that I think it’s time to make some homema...

Weather: 53 degrees, partly cloudy What I’m listening to: I Will Follow You into the Dark, Death Cab for Cutie Although peach season really peaks in July and August, you can often find some of the best prices on peaches in September just before they go out of season. S...

Weather: a stunning clear and warm day. Photographed some magnificent caribou this afternoon. What I’m listening to: NFL Football I crave peanut butter cookies more than any other cookie. More than oatmeal, more than frosted sugar cookies, and yes, even more than classic...

I had a night off from the restaurant, so I asked my wife what she wanted to do for ‘date night.’ “I want to make pizza,” she replied ahead of a long pause. “Mushroom pizza. With goat cheese.” My brain started buzzing with a recipe taking sh...

Tater tot casserole is not a dish I grew up with. I didn’t even know it was a thing. I also didn’t know that in places like Minnesota, it’s called tater tot hot dish.

If you’re looking for a show-stopping appetizer to serve at an upcoming holiday gathering, look no further than this crab artichoke dip.

My wife grew up making peanut butter balls every holiday season. She remembers mixing together the butter, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until it forms a dough that can be rolled into bite-sized balls.

Fair warning: this eggnog recipe contains raw eggs. It also contains lots of booze, which acts as a sterilizer and a preservative for the eggs and cream.

This soup really does stand out in the crowd. It’s exceptional. And, I bet you just might have some leftover Thanksgiving turkey in the fridge.