Recipes

This recipe comes to us from staff member, Roxana. Sarmale is a Romanian dish, traditionally served for Christmas and New Years or for any big, family celebration. Sarmale lends itself well to Alaskan ingredients– farm-raised pork and beef and cool-climate vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, and onion. The recipe is a bit time-consuming at the outset, but can be slow-cooked in an InstaPot or similar electric cooker.

Probably most Alaskans have a go-to salmon burger recipe. This recipe is a spin on one from a former staff member, Amanda Smith. It adds some kippered or smoked salmon in with the raw and a generous dollop of mayonnaise adds some richness.

Savory or sweet, these homemade dumplings can be stuffed with a number of fillings.

A good bagel can be hard to find. Make your own at home instead! Our baker's adapted this recipe from Peter Reinhart's, "The Bread Baker's Apprentice" - enjoy!

August is berry season in Alaska. What could be better than blueberries fresh from the bush making their way into a delicious breakfast treat? This is one of the best recipes we've found, from Tartine Bakery in San Francisco.

We were somewhat surprised when tomato bisque was one of the most frequently requested recipes from guests, but it is a classic after all. At Camp Denali this dish can be found as a versatile first course for dinner in the dining room, or partnered with grilled cheese at staff lunch.

Simple and classic. Sometimes all you need is a warm, fresh biscuit!

Rich in flavor, and yet a light dessert that melts in your mouth. This recipe can also be easily adjusted to be gluten free!

Dress up a popular breakfast dish to have the presentation match its delicious flavor. A perfect way to bring fine dining to a breakfast party.

This simple recipe would be perfect for a chilly evening. If you have a garden or local farmers market, plan to make this recipe when your produce is ready for harvesting.

Lunch in a bag. This cookie will sustain you for a long day of travel or adventure. For years these were a take-away staple for the outbound bus journey, aka "transport."

You’ll need to visit your herb garden for this recipe. It doesn’t include your usual cup of mayonnaise, just fresh and light ingredients to pair with freshly baked bread.

Crepes are a favorite go-to breakfast. Often a sweet dish, turn crepes into a savory option for a hearty meal. Be sure to plan ahead, as the batter is best if allowed to sit refrigerated overnight.

Both guests and staff love this salad and this recipe is a great way to showcase how good raw kale can be.

Green is in. Try out this recipe at your next dinner party. Light, flavorful, and easy to make!

An authentic experience suited to your home kitchen. Serve with sweet sesame buns; leftovers are perfect for fried rice or Asian noodle soup.