Big Alaska, Bold Flavor

From fresh caught sockeye salmon and King crab, to desserts made with local berries and fireweed jelly —

recipes and adventure stories from my kitchen to yours.

I'M FEELING HUNGRY!

Hope you're hungry!

BIG STATE. BIG ADVENTURE. BIG ANIMALS. BIG APPETITES.

We also have big hearts, big tables, and big offerings to share.

Up here in The Last Frontier, we do everything BIG.

Hey Friend!

I’m Sarah — The Hungry Alaskan!

Though my adventure pup Mozzy would argue that she is the ultimate hungry Alaskan.

I am a "Sourdough" AKer and love this exceptionally beautiful and fruitful place we call home. My favorite place to explore is just out my door in Eagle River -- or as I like to say, "Alaska starts here".

My favorite day is a looooong one in the middle of the summer when the Midnight Sun blesses us with seemingly endless sunshine.

First, a big adventure in the mountains with my family and the dogs. (Quincy is my other four-legged furry friend, but he’s an old man and prefers the couch these days.) My philosophy on adventure is the bigger and dirtier, the better!

Then, a siesta in the sunshine in the afternoon with a sparkling seltzer and some fresh berries. I particularly like to read my book with my eyes closed.

Next, a super fresh and delicious dinner on the deck using as many local ingredients as possible.

Finally, some yard games with the fam to close out an epic day in the Midnight Sun.

I love to cook and bake and really love to document my adventures with the awesome food I eat along the way.

I hope you enjoy the stories and the recipes that go along with them.

The newest posts are featured just down below. Or, you can jump to browse the categories and find something that particularly tickles your palette’s fancy.

CULINARY CATEGORIES!

Fresh from the Kitchen

9/9/19 9/9/19

Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto

The only other time I’ve made zucchini noodles, I ended up on our local NPR station. Not only did they interview me, but they came to my house and interviewed me while I was cooking!! I’m still embarrassed.

9/9/19 9/9/19

Sweet Potato Black Bean “Tacos”

I thought that the sweet potatoes would just be mushy and forgettable. Wrong. They added a depth of flavor that really took the whole taco experience to the next level.

9/9/19 9/9/19

Blackened Rockfish with Jalapeño Cilantro Slaw

Without a doubt, this is one of my favorite dishes of all time. Fresh Alaskan rockfish, super crunchy slaw that’s got both a kick of heat and a bit of zing. This is my favorite birthday dinner request — that’s how good it is.

9/9/19 9/9/19

Southwestern Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing

This summertime treat is absolutely delightful. It’s even better when eaten on the deck after a big old romp in the mountains.

That. Dressing. Though. Delish…

9/9/19 9/9/19

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Raise your hand if you love P.F. Chang’s famous lettuce wraps?! Yeah, me too. These aren’t an attempt to remake their classic dish, but rather a play on fresh, Chinese cuisine. You can also have a Choose Your Own Adventure in the spiciness department. I love meals like that.

9/9/19 9/9/19

Sweet and Spicy Ramen with Broccoli, Carrots, and Lime

I made this super flavorful dish of deliciousness a couple years ago. I don’t remember how I made it. I still think about it. I am still sad that I can’t remember what I did.

This is a sore subject for me. Moving on…

9/9/19 9/9/19

Roasted Corn Caprese

Add some roasted corn to this summertime classic and your taste buds will thank you.

Next time, I’ll make it with burrata.

3/18/18 3/18/18

Green Chili Enchilada Sauce

This is a go-to favorite in our family. The heat is starts subtly and builds, but never overpowers the rest of the dish. It also makes a ton, so you can put it in jars and give away (that would be nice), or set them aside to freeze and eat later (I like this more selfish option, personally). You’ll never go back to store-bough sauce again.

3/18/18 3/18/18

Ranch Dressing

This stuff. THIS STUFF! Sooooo good. It takes about 32 seconds to make and is worth every single one of those 32 seconds. It tastes fresh and completely preservative and whatever else they put in salad dressing FREE. This is a staple in our house year round.

3/17/18 3/17/18

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bowl with Brown Rice

While it might look like something that came from a dog’s rear or out of a baby, it tastes incredible. You’re welcome for that image. Bet you’re going to run right out and make it now.

2/25/18 2/25/18

Bagels. So easy you won’t believe it.

This little friends are super scrummy as Mary Berry would say. And they are incredibly easy. No lye baths or rubbing your belly while patting the top of your head with these bagels.

Want to know what the secret ingredient is???…

2/19/18 2/19/18

Lemon Risotto

This is what I cooked for the dude who came to interview me for NPR. I should know from watching Top Chef at least 2394283 times that it is never a good idea to cook risotto under pressure, BUT, surprisingly I didn’t have any catastrophes. This lemon risotto with King crab legs and scallops are our family’s Christmas dinner tradition. (I’ll get you a napkin to wipe your drool.)

Culinary Categories of Deliciousness