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SANDRA'S FAMOUS ALASKAN KING CRAB DIP for a crowd

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The absolute best recipe, it's addicting and a great method in which to extend your Wild Alaskan King Crab experience when its richness overcomes you... Yield: (Appx. 2-1/2 cups) Prep: 20 mins. INGREDIENTS 2 cups prepared cooked, Wild Alaskan King Crab (knuckles and legs), shredded and cut into 1/2" pieces 3/4 cup whipped cream cheese 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1-1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon worcestershire 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (I used Johnny's) 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Garnish options: --Green onion (green parts only), finely sliced --Paprika Serving options: --crackers --whole wheat bread slices quartered --cucumber slices --celery stocks --toasted baguette slices METHOD Combine all the above ingredients in a medium bowl, using a dinner fork. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours ...

SANDRA'S ALASKAN-BLUEBERRY and PEACH COBBLER

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A wonderful method in which to prepare your Alaskan summer-harvested blueberries that have been frozen, and its combination with peaches to form this decadent cobbles is nothing short of amazing... Servings: (12) Prep: 25 mins. Bake: A total of 30 mins. --(At two temperatures: 350 degrees for 15 mins, then 450 degrees for the final 15 mins) INGREDIENTS: Fruit and berries: 1 (24-oz. jar) Costco peaches, drained 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons unsalted butter --2 cups frozen blueberries (keep frozen until ready to use, do not add to above heated mixture) Cobbler dough: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cube cold, unsalted butter, cut in 12 small cubes 3/4 cups cold milk, mixed with 2 teaspoons lemon juice (let set 5 minutes to activate) --Topping: --1 tablespoon granulated sugar --1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ...

SANDRA'S WILD ALASKA BLUEBERRY STREUSEL MUFFINS from SCRATCH

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While recently picking my first batch of Wild Alaska Blueberries from my front yard, I decided to come up with a muffin recipe from scratch. End result...these streusel topped muffins turned out absolutely fabulous! Yields: (12) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 30-35 Mins. INGREDIENTS Berries 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups fresh wild Alaska blueberries Wet 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon lemon powder (or zest) 1/2 cup 2% milk Dry 2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon table salt Streusel 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, diced METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 12 paper liners in regular-size muffin tin slots, then spray liners with baking spray; set aside. In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 tablesp...

SANDRA'S 3-BANANA BUNDT CAKE from SCRATCH

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Unbelievable how quick and easy this flavor-packed cake is to prepare, yet so rewarding in under an hour... Servings: 10 to 12 Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 45 to 50 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (1 cube) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar � cup dark brown sugar, slightly packed 3 large eggs 1-1/2 cups (3 medium) ripe bananas, mashed 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of table salt ICING: 1 (small 4 oz. pkg.) cream cheese, at room temperature 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted through a sieve 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-2 teaspoons water (approximate, to your desired consistency) METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a bundt pan with Bakers Joy; set aside. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy...

SANDRA'S RUSTIC ALASKA MOOSE STROGANOFF

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A scrumptious meal I created today that we will definitely be preparing often! It's so easy to toss these ingredients together and let the skillet do the majority of the work  for such a phenomenal outcome... Servings: 4 to 6 Prep: 10 Mins. Cook: Appx. 2 Hrs. INGREDIENTS 4 moose cube steaks, thawed, cut each into large pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned) 2 cups low-sodium beef broth 1 large dry bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon ground) 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 (10.5-oz. can) Cream of Mushroom Soup 8 medium button mushrooms, wipe clean, slice 1/4" thick 1/4 cup sweet petite frozen peas (no need to thaw) 1/2 cup sour cream --1 pkg prepared wide egg noodles (we like 'No Yolk') METHOD Heat a large heavy-bottom skillet or Dutch Oven to medium-high heat. Add the olive oi...

SANDRA'S CHOCOLATE-LOVER FUDGY BROWNIES from scratch

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Fantastic warm! Feel free to take these Chocolate-Lover Fudgy Brownies over the top by serving them with French vanilla bean ice cream alongside... Servings: (12) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake 30 to 35 Mins. INGREDIENTS Brownies: 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso Pinch of cayenne 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Post-bake finishing: 1/4 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips METHOD Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Spray a glass 8x8" square pan with Bakers Joy; set aside. In a heavy-bottom medium saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat , stirring until smooth. Remove pan from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract. Add beaten eggs, instant espresso, ...

SANDRA'S ALASKAN SLOW COOKER MOOSE STEW

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A soulful and hearty slow-cooker stew you'll be making often, I'm sure! It's very versatile; you're able to change up the vegetables to use what you have on-hand in your refrigerator, as did I... Servings: (10-12) Prep: 20 Mins. Slow Cook: 6 Hrs. INGREDIENTS In skillet (pre-sear meat - takes about 20 mins.): 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 lbs moose meat, cut into 3/4" cubes (or other meat, i.e., venison, beef...) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup hot tap water (to deglaze skillet) 1st addition (add to crock pot along with prepared meat, cover, and cook 3 hours on high): 1 heaping teaspoon beef base (I use Better Than Bouillon) 4 cups hot tap water 2 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 pkg dry onion soup mix 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon worcestershire 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2nd addition (add to crock pot, cover, and cook 3 additional hours on high): 1 (14.5 oz. can) diced...

SANDRA'S NO-BAKE CHERRY YUM YUM

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Truly, truly a ''yummmm...yummm" dessert in both this cherry version ~  or the alternate blueberry option! Servings: (12) Prep Time: 15 mins Refrigerate to set: Minimum of 4 hrs or overnight INGREDIENTS Crumb mixture: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar Creamy mixture: 1 (8 oz. pkg.) regular cream cheese, room temperature (not whipped) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted 1 (16 oz. container) whipped topping, thawed (or 2, 8 oz. containers) Filling: 1 (32 oz. can ) prepared cherry pie filling (or 2, 16 oz. cans) - Blueberry is an option too! Garnish: 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, sifted over top METHOD Using a fork, combine crumb mixture ingredients in a medium bowl. Press half  of the crumb mixture in a glass 9x12x2" rectangle baking dish, set remaining aside. In large bowl, add all creamy ingredients in 3 increments; switch to using a wooden spoon to fold in each add...