EVERYDAY FAVORITES

Red curry salmon with fresh vegetables served over white rice with lime and cilantro

Tender salmon and fresh vegetables simmered in a creamy coconut red curry sauce with honey, lime leaves, and just the right amount of spice.

Red Curry Salmon

Homemade split pea soup with ham, carrots, celery, and onions

A thick and hearty homemade split pea soup loaded with vegetables and leftover ham. This simple stovetop soup is an Aaron favorite around our house and the perfect cozy meal for using up leftover ham.

Split Pea Soup with Ham

Creamy ranch pasta salad with small shell pasta, peas, cheddar cheese, red onion, and crispy bacon

Small pasta shells, sweet peas, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and red onion tossed together in a cool and creamy ranch dressing. An easy make ahead side dish that goes with just about anything.

Creamy Ranch Pasta & Pea Salad

Creamy beef stroganoff with mushrooms served over wide egg noodles

A quick and comforting stroganoff made with ground beef or moose, creamy mushroom gravy, and wide egg noodles.

Easy Stroganoff

Creamy smoked salmon chowder with potatoes, corn, herbs, and pieces of salmon

A rich and comforting chowder made with smoky salmon, crispy bacon, sweet corn, and tender potatoes in a creamy broth. It’s warm, hearty, and a delicious way to put Aaron’s smoked salmon to good use.

Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder

Homestyle beef ragu with tender shredded beef, carrots, mushrooms, and onions in a rich tomato sauce, served over creamy mashed potatoes and garnished with fresh parsley.

Homestyle Beef Ragu

Tender, slow-roasted beef simmered with vegetables in a rich tomato sauce and served over creamy mashed potatoes. Inspired by a slow cooker recipe but made in a treasured roasting pan from my G-mom, this hearty beef ragu is the perfect comfort food for a chilly Alaska evening.

Creamy sausage with red and green peppers and onions served over mashed potatoes

Browned sausage, peppers, and onions simmered in a creamy tomato sauce and served over fluffy mashed potatoes with Parmesan.

Creamy Sausage & Peppers with Mashed Potatoes

Jessica’s hearty Alaska chili simmering in a cast iron pot on an outdoor camp stove

A hearty Alaska style chili made with ground beef or moose, sausage, tender beef, three kinds of beans, tomatoes, a little heat, and one of our favorites, Meat Church Texas Chili Seasoning. It’s warm, filling, and perfect for a cold Alaska day.

Jessica’s Hearty Alaska Chili

Homemade kraut burger filling with seasoned ground beef, tender cabbage, onions, and diced tomatoes in a shallow rectangular metal freezer meal container on a rustic wooden countertop.

A hearty, flavorful combination of ground beef, tender cabbage, onions, and savory seasonings. Perfect for homemade kraut burgers, easy family dinners, or stocking the freezer. This is more of a cooking method than an exact recipe, so make it your own and have fun!

Jessica’s Homemade Kraut Burger Filling