Embrace backcountry living at home with these delicious recipes
inspired by life in the Rocky Mountains, from celebrated backcountry
chef Katie Mitzel, bestselling author of The Skoki Cookbook.
Nestled in and around the Rocky Mountains are a series of remote
backcountry lodges offering the experience of a lifetime. Katie Mitzel
has spent the last twenty years as a chef in these lodges, joyfully
feeding hungry travelers who have journeyed hundreds of miles to have
their own backcountry adventures. Whether you're wilderness hiking,
off-piste skiing, or simply relaxing, the backcountry offers total
immersion in the stunning mountains, coupled with the allure of
completely unplugging from daily life.
In Rocky Mountain Cooking, Katie shares her favorite lodge recipes,
many taking inspiration from the colors and textures of mountains,
glacial lakes, wildflowers, and starry nights. Her dishes are full of
unexpected flavors and mouthwatering aromas, but are accessible enough
to create at home, using ingredients readily available from the grocery
store (brought into the backcountry for her on horseback or by
snowmobile or helicopter!). Cooking in the backcountry has brought Katie
unique moments of inspiration and gratitude, like carefully adjusting
ingredients when baking at altitude, and appreciating the simple
benefits of water and heat after manually hauling water by the gallon
and cooking without power. As a result, her food is simple, fulfilling,
hearty, and comforting.
Start your day with Skillet-Baked Huevos Rancheros. Enjoy a hearty
Summer Hiking Salad after a long trek or busy workday. Snack on some
Climbers' Cookies at the top of a ski run. Then indulge in Baked Halibut
with Scallops and Asparagus, along with a slice of Lemony Lavender
Buttermilk Cake for dessert. All of the recipes are perfect for
gathering your family and friends around the table to share a meal, hear
the stories from your outdoor adventures, and maybe plan your next.
Filled with breathtaking landscape photography and profiles of select
beloved lodges, Rocky Mountain Cooking brings the natural bliss of
backcountry living into your daily life, no matter where you live.
