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Amy Klobuchar’s Tater Tot Hotdish

Taconite Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe by Amy Klobuchar I joined Senator Amy Klobuchar for a friendly hot dish cook-off to benefit Second Harvest Heartland. Senator Klobuchar made her signature Minnesota-style hot dish, layered with ground beef, onions, cheese and tater tots. I chose to share one of my all-time favorite comfort food classics, a tuna…  Read More

Andrew Zimmern's Tuna Noodle Casserole

Andrew’s Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole By Andrew Zimmern I joined Senator Amy Klobuchar for a friendly hot dish cook-off to benefit Second Harvest Heartland. Senator Klobuchar made her signature Minnesota-style hot dish, layered with ground beef, onions, cheese and tater tots. I chose to share one of my all-time favorite comfort food classics, a tuna noodle casserole.…  Read More

My Year in Review

“I would like to say that what I fear are the challenges that stand in front of me, when in reality what I fear is the cowardice that lays within me.” – Craig Lounsbrough 2017 was a crazy year for me filled with ups and downs, mistakes made, tragedies big and small, successes and disappointments,…  Read More

2015 James Beard Foundation Award Winners

Congratulations JBF Award Winners! As always, I had a fantastic time at the annual James Beard Foundation Awards, the nation’s most prestigious awards ceremony honoring professionals in the food and beverage biz. I’m so proud to be a part of this amazing organization that works hard on education, agriculture issues, food insecurity and hunger relief. You…  Read More

7 Real-Deal, Farm-to-Table Minnesota Restaurants

Minnesota Restaurants Supporting Local Farms I love all four seasons, but there are few greater things in life than the first days of a Minnesota spring. We love celebrating another winter survived, and if you’re anything like me, food plays a huge role. I can’t wait until restaurants unveil their spring menus, teeming with fresh…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Michael Symon

Michael Symon “In the heartland, farm to table is how you live” Chef and host of ABC’s The Chew Michael Symon talks with Andrew & Molly about Cleveland and how a city can change its image through its food scene. Plus, they talk about creating a good work environment and the upcoming All-Star Game. Questions We want…  Read More

Michael Symon’s Guide to Cleveland

Cleveland Rocks. After being named Best New Chef by Food & Wine magazine in 1998, Michael Symon shot into the national spotlight. Since then he’s become a James Beard Award winner, an Iron Chef, a cookbook author, and a host of ABC’s The Chew. Symon’s work in his hometown of Cleveland put it on the…  Read More

James Beard Foundation Awards 2014

Congratulations JBF Award Winners! I had a fantastic weekend at the James Beard Foundation Awards in NYC, the nation’s most prestigious awards ceremony honoring professionals in the food and beverage biz. Winners of the Foundation’s annual Book, Broadcast, and Journalism Awards were presented on May 2, at Gotham Hall in New York City, during a…  Read More

2014 JBF Award Nominees

Congrats to the Nominees! Yesterday, the James Beard Foundation announced the finalists for the 2014 JBF awards. Congratulations to all of the nominees, what a talented pool of culinary greatness. If you didn’t catch the nominee announcement, the full list is below. The winners for the Book, Broadcast and Journalism Awards will be announced at…  Read More

AZ’s Top Cookbooks of 2013

This Year’s Required Reading There have been too many wonderful cookbooks published in 2013 to mention, but here are 25 of my favorite. No matter what type of cook you consider yourself to be, these are cookbooks that should be in your library. From recipes for simple weeknight meals to authentic Asian dishes and impress-your-guests…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Amy Thielen

Amy Thielen Midwestern Table Amy Thielen, author & host of Food Network’s new show, Heartland Table, talks food writing, American regionalism, and the red-hot Midwestern food scene. Plus, Andrew and Molly answer listener questions about tipping. Want to Learn More about Amy? Pick up a copy of The New Midwestern Table by Amy Thielen Watch Heartland Table on Food Network…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Thanksgiving 2012

Thanksgiving 2012 Gobble, gobble. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Go Fork Yourself! Andrew and Molly discuss their favorite traditions, least favorite foods, and Andrew shares his tips and tricks for putting together the perfect Thanksgiving meal. Click here for recipes and Andrew’s Thanksgiving tricks. Jacques Pépin’s Steam-Powered Turkey in The New York Times…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Thanksgiving 2012

Thanksgiving 2012 Gobble, gobble. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Go Fork Yourself! Andrew and Molly discuss their favorite traditions, least favorite foods, and Andrew shares his tips and tricks for putting together the perfect Thanksgiving meal. Click here for recipes and Andrew’s Thanksgiving tricks. Jacques Pépin’s Steam-Powered Turkey in The New York Times…  Read More