COSTCO Haul + Our Alaska Freezer = 7 Meal Ideas from OUR ALASKA KITCHEN

COSTCO Haul + Our Alaska Freezer = 7 Meal Ideas from OUR ALASKA KITCHEN

Come along as we turn our Costco Haul plus the meat in our Alaska freezer into 7 delicious meal ideas! Please send us recipes to include in future videos! Thank you so much for watching

1. Golden Chicken Curry (made with Halibut)
recipe from Debbie Osborn
Oven 350
Chicken thighs (we used halibut)
SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup dijon mustard
2T prepared mustard
1 clove minced garlic
2T lemon Juice
2 T Curry powder
Mix well and pour over chicken. Bake 10 min covered with foil, then continue to cook uncovered and basting about 1 hour. Notes: double the sauce to put over rice. Cooking time is less for halibut, about 30 minutes or until opaque and flakes.

2. Key Lime Pie
1 Graham Cracker Crust https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/how-to-make-a-perfect-graham-cracker-crust/
Filling:
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup Nellie and Joes Keylime Juice https://amzn.to/3Ii4T0N
Combine milk, egg yolks, and key lime juice. Blend until smooth. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before refrigerating. Top with whipped cream.

3. Breakfast smootie:
1 cup water
3 ice cubes
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
large handful of spinach
1/2 frozen banana
1 T nut butter

4. Mexican Lasagna (submitted by Steph Gillum)
4 (10″) flour tortillas
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
1 small can of green chilies
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 c. chopped tomatoes ( you can use canned if you don’t have fresh)
8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 jar (8 oz ) salsa
sour cream
black olives

In a 9X13 inch baking dish, layer 2 tortillas on the bottom. Top with 1/2 the refried beans and hamburger mixture, 1/2 tomatoes, 1/2 the salsa, and 1/2 both kinds of cheese. Layer on remaining tortillas and repeat toppings.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-45 minutes. Serve with sour cream and black olives.

5. Swiss Steak (submitted by Julie Dedman)
1 1/2 pound round steak
1/4 cup flour
salt and pepper to taste
3 T vegetable oil
1 large rib of celery, sliced
1/4 pound of mushrooms, sliced
1 glove garlic, finely chopped
1 large onion, sliced
15 oz stewed tomatoes
1/4 t dried basil
1/4 t crushed oregano
1/4 t dried thyme

Trim excess fat from steak. Pound flour into both sides of the steak. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil; add steak and over medium heat brown well on both sides. Place steak in a baking dish.

In the drippings of the skillet lightly cook onion, celery, mushrooms, and garlic. Stil in tomatoes, basil, oregano, and thyme. Pour over the steak. Cover with foil.
Bake at 300 degrees until steak is tender- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Serves well with mashed potatoes.

6. 2 LB Bread Maker Buttermilk Bread:
1 1/3 cup buttermilk
2 T butter (soft)
3 T Sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
4 cups Flour
2 tsp Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cup warm water

* buttermilk substitute: add 1 T of vinegar to milk and let sit for 5 min to curdle
Note: warm milk for 1 minute in the microwave before mixing with other ingredients. Remove bread from the pan as soon as it is finished!

7. Chicken Pot Pie: https://amberskitchencooks.com/chicken-pot-pie/

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50 Comments

  1. @paulinemaclellan8204 on July 25, 2025 at 6:44 pm

    I do enjoy watching you prepare meals for your lovely family x

  2. @donnamorgan6072 on July 25, 2025 at 6:44 pm

    I love the way your kids help you when your cooking. The halibut looked delicious, I’m going to try making it and also the Mexican lasagna. Your chicken pot pie looked fantastic also. I think Everett is your sous chef, lol!! He’s always so happy and laughing. Love all your recipes! Have a great day!

  3. @beckeywilliamstissier2618 on July 25, 2025 at 6:46 pm

    I use a can opener because my Arthritis makes me unable to turn the hand one

  4. @colleenbrewer4453 on July 25, 2025 at 6:46 pm

    PUBLIC LIBRARY

  5. @ANGELSLVME on July 25, 2025 at 6:48 pm

    I wish I had a spouse that loved me,and took care of me and my Lil girl! It’s soooo hard being a single Mom! Love your family😢

  6. @noreenflaherty4309 on July 25, 2025 at 6:49 pm

    Bennett is right on can opening😘

  7. @wendystuthers8706 on July 25, 2025 at 6:50 pm

    Happy birthday Bennet. ❤😊

  8. @DOSBoxMom on July 25, 2025 at 6:52 pm

    I love baking bread in my bread machine! My current bread maker is a Hamilton Beach, but I’ve also owned various other brands over the last couple of decades (possibly including a Breadman like yours). I think we must have the same brand of measuring cups! (The handle and markings on the one you were using to measure the flour is exactly like mine.)
    I typically will make pressure-cooker chicken noodle soup the day after I’ve roasted a chicken for Sunday dinner. (When we get rotisserie chicken, it’s always from the supermarket deli, as the nearest Costco is far enough away that their rotisserie birds would get cold by the time we got home.) I also keep canned chicken breast in the cupboard to supplement the leftover roast chicken if needed (I still have 1 can left of the 6-pack of Kirkland canned chicken breast we bought in November).

  9. @rw3mom849 on July 25, 2025 at 6:53 pm

    I’m so used to making bread like my grandma did that I sometimes forget I’ve a bread machine. I will be trying your recipe soon. Thanks!

  10. @cindyjohnson5581 on July 25, 2025 at 6:55 pm

    💕👍👏

  11. @elvaterry9009 on July 25, 2025 at 6:57 pm

    It all looked so good and tasty

  12. @TeresaStuart-l5e on July 25, 2025 at 6:59 pm

    Watching in October 2024 😀 miss the Alaska kitchen videos 😀

  13. @brendadever1476 on July 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm

    amen

  14. @kikomartin-pr on July 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm

    I absolutely love this recipe sharing. I cook mainly Puerto Rican food. If you’re interested, I can send you some ingredients to make a Puerto Rican rice. It’s very good and not spicy at all.

  15. @cathykillion6544 on July 25, 2025 at 7:01 pm

    Enjoyed the video

  16. @ladyblkhrt1120 on July 25, 2025 at 7:03 pm

    I love seeing others cooking. I love learning how to make other meals for my family.

  17. @hollyfink3358 on July 25, 2025 at 7:03 pm

    Win for Mama! Love moose meat, caribou and elk! Good lean protein. Just have to learn how to cook it

  18. @jaybee608 on July 25, 2025 at 7:05 pm

    It’s official! I love this channel Super Kingsize! This video was awesome for me! Everyone was in it, food preparation was very interesting and came out delicious. How did Bennett know about that can opener? I didn’t know either. Two thumbs up to the subscribers who sent the recipes. I have got to taste some moose meat at some point. The closest I’ve come to seeing it was in Toronto at the St Lawrence Market. So I’m saving my pennies so if you would be so kind to send me some in future.

  19. @tarras3292 on July 25, 2025 at 7:06 pm

    You are such amazing cook and I open my cans the way you did it the first one and everything looked delicious and I wanted to tell you that I had my surgery yesterday Friday morning and they kept me over night because my oxygen level wasn’t were it should been so I came home Saturday night and it hurts really really bad 😀

  20. @brilliantbutblue on July 25, 2025 at 7:08 pm

    Congratulations we have gained a few more new friends🎉 I knew you would say the Air Fryer chicken nuggets tasted better! That halibut recipe looked so good and different, definitely giving that one a try but all the meals looked delicious and how awesome you made subscribers recipes that so cool. Glad to see you are still getting cards in the PO Box the boys must feel all the love from around the world. Yes Everett we want to see your cute face always ❤

  21. @TeresaStuart-l5e on July 25, 2025 at 7:12 pm

    The Kirkland brand chicken chunks are WAY better! 😁

  22. @mariakoufalis1487 on July 25, 2025 at 7:13 pm

    Most definitely the top way. It is the safest way to avoid sharp cans and lids.

  23. @susanmassey9635 on July 25, 2025 at 7:17 pm

    Dinners look yummy. Would love to try some moose.Does it have a strong gammy flavor??❤❤❤❤

  24. @Tess-he3qg on July 25, 2025 at 7:19 pm

    The library

  25. @suede2575 on July 25, 2025 at 7:20 pm

    The library

  26. @kelliward434 on July 25, 2025 at 7:21 pm

    Library!

  27. @nicole4783 on July 25, 2025 at 7:22 pm

    Thanks for sharing the meals you cooked. I too thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing.
    We have an electric can opener but now I am going to have to try the manual one.🤣

  28. @shereenaali7428 on July 25, 2025 at 7:23 pm

    Yes I love to see cooking new dishes. Try making curry chicken. The recipe is on utube. It goes well with basmati rice or naan bread.

  29. @RosemaryThomas-i4d on July 25, 2025 at 7:24 pm

    You should write a cookery book with all your wonderful recipes. My Alaskan Life Cookery and Baking sounds good . 🙂. I am from Swansea in South West Wales in the UK. I love watching your videos. Thank you. ❤

  30. @ccgill9535 on July 25, 2025 at 7:24 pm

    going to try halibut and swiss steak recipe thank you!

  31. @robyn7287 on July 25, 2025 at 7:24 pm

    Everett is like the kitchen ninja, quietly gets into everything while no one is looking. 😅😅

  32. @glendakamin6976 on July 25, 2025 at 7:24 pm

    You could have used canned chicken.

  33. @lorraine-bluebrit2242 on July 25, 2025 at 7:27 pm

    Or if you have not got apple cider vinegar you can use lemon juice.

  34. @cherylgreen7299 on July 25, 2025 at 7:28 pm

    i so love your cooking video love from kane pa

  35. @HelenDickenson-xl9dl on July 25, 2025 at 7:28 pm

    Love love loved this vlog with all the recipes. And mark an the boys are great. I love watching u because your a great mum xxx❤❤❤❤

  36. @damarisdeelovely6878 on July 25, 2025 at 7:28 pm

    Lauren, I love your channel. I’m so glad to find true, real life videos. I enjoy seeing your boys involved in everyday day life projects. What beautiful memories you are all creating. May the Lord always bless your extraordinary family.🥰

  37. @_flyingtoastie_8676 on July 25, 2025 at 7:29 pm

    Hello from Finland. 👋 90% of our cans have that ring that you just pull, no need for can opener. I don’t even own one, I never learned how to use it

  38. @Wolfdogrules on July 25, 2025 at 7:30 pm

    We open our cans the first way putting the can opener on the side as someone in the family did it the other way and broke the can opener lol so it is always can opener on the side and lifting the can lid up lol

  39. @tammybabcock4802 on July 25, 2025 at 7:31 pm

    Good evening Lauren and Mark and family and thank you for sharing your beautiful day❤

  40. @verena8683 on July 25, 2025 at 7:32 pm

    Hi! So much to do and still time to vlog!! 🦙

  41. @jackiebest5613 on July 25, 2025 at 7:33 pm

    Great recipes that are easy. Your kids will eat whatever you serve. My kids did too. Makes preparing meals easier. Thanks Lauren

  42. @cathyrobinson8667 on July 25, 2025 at 7:34 pm

    Loved the cooking ideas!!

  43. @berniceb2636 on July 25, 2025 at 7:36 pm

    Hi Lauren This Alaska Life! All the meals looks so delicious to eat! The key lime pie & your protein smoothie looks so yummy to eat! I opens my can goods by going on the side of the cans. Another great video as always!

  44. @jadeblues357 on July 25, 2025 at 7:36 pm

    I’m sure you’ve probably heard this before and I’ve only been watching a few days now but you both are to be commended for your excellent parenting skills you’ve got some amazing young boys there👍🏻💯 and no I’m not that naïve I’m sure they have their Boys will be boys time, it is obvious that your boys have a great deal of respect for their parents.

  45. @jwt629 on July 25, 2025 at 7:39 pm

    The library

  46. @RLynnSchmollinger on July 25, 2025 at 7:39 pm

    Black bear? Suppose to be good.

  47. @tessie652001 on July 25, 2025 at 7:41 pm

    Ohh my hun that all looks wonderful . I’ve never had moose. Is it better the beef? GODBLESS sweetie

  48. @robinedenshaw8589 on July 25, 2025 at 7:41 pm

    Wish we could get those chicken nuggets in Ketchikan!

  49. @ΠελαγίαΚπ on July 25, 2025 at 7:42 pm

    Hi from Greece we love your videos awasome work keep it up hugs and kisses

  50. @michellewilson4815 on July 25, 2025 at 7:43 pm

    Everything looked so yummy 😋.

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