CRAB CAKES (ALMOST)

Even here in Alaska, crab is VERY expensive and (unless you have a good connection with a crab fisherman) it is often already frozen when it...

CHUCK ROAST SLOPPY JOES IN THE CROCK POT

When it is hot in Alaska, like it has been this week (85° today, broke an 87 year record) , I start thinking about my slow cooker. I certain...

AVOCADO EGG SALAD

This quick and HEALTHY change to mayo-laden egg salad was a huge success; we didn't miss the mayo at all !! It was light and delicious a...

FLOUR TORTILLAS

I've been on a "learning how to make flour tortillas" kick all week; I don't know how many different recipes I've tri...

BAKED MEATLOAF BURGERS

I love meatloaf, especially the top and end pieces that are coated with that sticky sweet glaze, don't you? As a matter of fact, picky-p...

BEST MEATBALL SANDWICH EVER !!

This meatball sandwich is heavenly; it is rich, satisfying and total comfort food....so, live a little and ignore the calories on this one. ...

CRISP BACON and GUACAMOLE SANDWICH

I first posted this idea a couple of years ago and then promptly forgot about it. However, summer is often too busy (or hot) to cook, so rec...

SWEET & SOUR PORK RECIPE

There are three reasons to try this great recipe. First, this recipe is made in the slow cooker, so it's super easy. Secondly, this reci...

PIZZA BUNS

I called this recipe "pizza buns" for lack of a better title. Actually, it can be any flavor filling that you like. The "magi...

CROCK POT BBQ PORK SANDWICHES

This is a great weekend crockpot recipe because you can turn the "extras" into many different things over the weekend. The crockp...

BASIC FOCACCIA BREAD -- TRY IT THIS WEEKEND!!

Today, when hubby asked what we were having for lunch, I told him turkey panini's. He got one of those proud grins on his face, that tol...

HOMEMADE FLOUR TORTILLAS

This was my first attempt at homemade flour tortillas and I was "stunned and amazed" at how easy they were!! Since there is just t...

OPEN FACE SURIMI MELT SANDWICHES

I don't want this to sound like a commercial, but I would like to say something about Alaskan surimi (I get the impression some people ...

VEGGIE CALZONES

Lately I've been making calzones . They are a very versatile "hot sandwich" and since they require small amounts of filling......

BASIC HONEY-WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

I know a lot of you are still in the throes of summer heat, however, here in Alaska, mid-August is the beginning of our fall, with night tim...

TACO BURGERS

It has been hot for at least two weeks, so we have done a lot of grilling, crock potting and microwaving (anything that keeps the kitchen co...

Budget Minded FAUX CRAB CAKES

I don't know about you, but I can not afford fresh crab unless it is a very special occasion ( certainly not for the every day crab cake...

WEEKEND SLOPPY JOES

Years ago, when our hungry teenage boys came home for dinner (with hungry buddies tagging along) it was a challenge to feed them all with on...

MUSHROOM & CHEESE STUFFED HAMBURGERS with HOMEMADE BUNS

Spring is here (even here in Alaska) and thoughts turn to outdoor barbeque's and camping. I’m always on the lookout for easy recipes th...