Compiled by the editors of Alaska Northwest Books, The Alaska Homegrown Cookbook contains the best recipes from dozens of Alaska Northwest cookbooks published over the past forty years. It includes appetizers, salads and soups, native fruits and vegetables, baking and desserts, beef, poultry and of course, seafood. In addition there is a section on recipes for wild game as well as side dishes, and even beverages such as Alaska Cranberry Tea.

Here are over 200 of the best recipes from the Last Frontier with an introduction by Alaskan chef, Kirsten Dixon. Illustrated with line drawings and black and white photos. A must have for Native Alaskans and visitors alike.

About the Author
Alaska Northwest Books is an imprint of West Margin Press. Alaska Northwest Books is dedicated to nonfiction and children's books specifically about Alaska. These books have a decidedly Alaskan point of view and bring insight into native cultures and Alaskan lifestyles. Kirsten Dixon is an internationally recognized chef and cookbook author. Early in her career, she was named one of the Ten Best Chefs by Pacific Northwest magazine and one of the Ten Best New Chefs by Esquire. In 1992, she was selected as a James Beard Foundation Special Events Chef. Later she was named a "Culinary Legend" by the House of Blues and Alive Culinary Resources.

Reviews

In this diverse cookbook, you will find recipes that are simple and sophisticated written by authors who wrote from wilderness cabins by candlelight or from their professional urban kitchens....This book offers you an entire Alaska coobook collection in one volume.

From the Introduction

Book Information
ISBN 9780882408576
Author Alaska Northwest Books
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Alaska Northwest Books
Publisher Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co