The Alaska Homegrown Cookbook

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.

Preface                                                 4

Introduction by Kirsten Dixon            6

Breakfast Brunch                               11

Baked Goodies                                  25

Salads                                                  51

Soups, Chili, Stews                           67

Appetizers                                           85

Fish, Shellfish                                    97

Native Traditional Foods               117

Wild Game                                       131

Chicken                                            149

Beef, Lamb, Pork                            155

Vegetarian Entrees                         167

Side Dishes                                      177

Beverages                                         189

Jams, Jellies, Relishes, Sauces  195

Sources                                              208

Index                                                    211