Easter Egg Omelette by Barbara Beery

When Easter is on it's way, most families with kids have plenty of extra eggs in the fridge! Put all those eggs to good use and stir-up an omelette this Easter for a delicious family brunch or breakfast. This is a great way to use eggs which have been blown-out for decorating and is also a great way to sneak in some good veggies…

Grilled Grouper with Quinoa, Asparagus, Mint, and Meyer Lemon Dressing by Debi Shawcross

Pork Chops with Cara Cara Honey Soy Sauce by Sara Katrenicz

Plain Old Oatmeal Cookies by Kevin Olomon

I have enjoyed oatmeal cookies with cinnamon, ginger and other dessert spices added to the dough and while they are perfectly delicious, this dough doesn’t include them. I find I personally prefer an undistracted cookie that highlights the simple toastiness of the oats and the rich brown sugar- but you may certainly throw in the…

Smoked Salmon Hash by Kevin Olomon

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 favorite!

Crunchy Jelly-Stuffed French-Toast by Kevin Olomon

French Toast is actually better if you use slightly dry or stale bread, as it soaks up the flavorful egg batter much more nicely. The French eat French Toast too, but did you ever wonder what they call it? Since this breakfast is typically made with day-old, or slightly stale bread that you might otherwise l lose- they call it “pain…

Nutella Marshmallow Mousse by Rianne

Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad by Kevin Olomon

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

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

During the off-season, when salmon aren’t readily available up north, Alaskan bears eat mainly nuts and berries. So to track a bear in the woods, you simply look to the forest floor and watch for “bear sign”. Need I say more? Ha! These are SO easy…

Bleu Halibut by Kevin Olomon

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 talented members of the staff. She was not only a fantastic cook, she had a sunny atmosphere and a whacky sense of humor, and Blue Cheese Halibut was her dish. The preparation is very…

Peachy Salmon by Kevin Olomon

Wild Salmon was among the delicasies I first learned to appreciate while working in Alaska. Use any good store-bought peach preserves for this delicious "barbecue" basting sauce. The sweetness of the sauce pairs well and compliments perfectly the rich taste of wild salmon.

Date & Ginger Couscous Pudding by Casey Angelova

The time has come for another Top Chef It Yourself challenge, in which participants will need to create a dish using dates, ginger and couscous... my mind immediately went to Moroccan cuisine, but I also figure everyone else would have the same idea. Trying to think outside of the box, my mind went towards... rice pudding, but why…

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp by Ryan Boudreaux

Now that Mardi Gras is over and for us Catholics and members of other denominations that observe Lent typically we give something up during the weeks before Easter. Moreover, in doing so we have selected to give up coffee and all red meats for the season of Lent, but look forward to eating much more seafood, and plenty of the bounty…

Chocolate and Grand Marnier Souffle Cakes by Debi Shawcross

Individual souffle like chocolate/orange cakes

Halibut Over Wilted Escarole by JoannE.

Escarole has broad leaves and is less bitter then other members of the endive family. Despite the difference in appearance, it has almost the same taste as radicchio. High in folic acid, fiber, and vitamins A and K it thrives in the fall growing season *Sea Bass, Salmon or Tilapia can easily be substitute for halibut. The same 8…