A Fall French Classic Normandy is beautiful in the fall, when the ocean is slate gray and the food is phenomenal—game birds and oysters, mushrooms and apples. This recipe is from an ancient farmhouse cookbook and, after years of tweaking, the northern French standard has become a fall favorite of ours.
Pig Roast Perfection In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I marinate a whole young hog in orange juice, vinegar and garlic before roasting it for several hours in a caja china, a wooden box that cooks the pig with downward convective heat. Pull the pork and serve it with a chopped sweet-and-sour Southern-style coleslaw… Read More →
Roasted Goose with Tortillas and Hoisin Sauce By Andrew Zimmern In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I set up an Argentinean-style grill in my fire pit, creating a ring of coals to cook a whole goose in on a vertical roaster. The recipe is my version of Peking-style goose, rubbed with five spice and… Read More →
Grilled venison with crushed juniper, rosemary, cloves served with sweet potatoes… wow. I’ll not only show you how to cook the venison, but butcher and trim it as well. The sweet potatoes cooked right over the coals are a total game-changer, and the first step you’re going to want to take when making this meal.… Read More →
Corn Pones & Chile Cheese Dip By Andrew Zimmern These simple fritters are basically rustic fried cornbread bites, taken to the next level when dipped into homemade cheese whiz infused with roasted chiles. For a smooth sauce, be sure to buy good cheese and grate it yourself. This is the perfect chow for lazing around… Read More →
Slow Roasted Salmon with Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette By Andrew Zimmern Slow roasting in olive oil is a foolproof cooking method that results in silky, tender and moist salmon. Gently poached in a 200-degree oven, it’s a low maintenance technique for perfectly cooked fish. Served on top of seared avocado and drizzled with a preserved lemon… Read More →
Pork Belly 101 By Andrew Zimmern Roasted pork belly is one of the most unctuous, delicious dishes that you’ll ever eat. To achieve a meltingly tender piece of pork crowned with crispy skin requires a multi-day process, but don’t let that scare you, it’s a simple technique. Serve it with bao, or on its own,… Read More →
Brasa Rotisserie For years, Brasa Rotisserie has been the go-to for Creole-style rotisserie chicken and Southern-inspired sides. From the mind of James Beard award-winning chef Alex Roberts, Brasa is a casual, convivial spot where meals are best had family style. They’re known for a mash-up of Southern-Caribbean-Mexican-Creole dishes, like slow roasted pork doused with fresh… Read More →
Chicken “Al Mattone” By Andrew Zimmern This baby chicken dish from Rome can be made using poussin or cornish hens. Cooking under a heavy weight, such as a foil-wrapped brick in this case, has been practiced for centuries. It ensures a crispy skin and a moist interior.
Pulled Pork with Tomato-Habanero Salsa By Andrew Zimmern Although this dish takes some thinking ahead, the long marinade makes a flavorful, tender pork roast. Serve this achiote-scented roasted pork shoulder with habanero-tomato salsa, lots of fresh corn tortillas, limes and cilantro.
Stir-Fried Crabmeat and Sweet Corn By Floyd Cardoz This quick stir-fry doesn’t need any accompaniment—it stands on its own beautifully. It can be served hot from the skillet, or you can chill the corn base and then fold in the crab and tarragon to serve as a satisfying salad. Spoon it into baked mini tart… Read More →
Corn Tortillas By Alex Stupak It’s hard to call something with only one ingredient a recipe. Making tortillas is really just a method, and getting it right depends on a lot of little details. Make enough tortillas, and you’ll learn to intuit when your dough is too dry or too sticky, as well as how… Read More →
Succotash-Style Summer Salad By Andrew Zimmern Simple is best. This is one of those recipes. Don’t feel encumbered by the ingredients I am using here. Feel free to make this cold succotash–style corn and green tomato salad for any and every meal, at least until corn stops coming into the market. Sometimes I add handfuls of… Read More →
Fish Tempura Tacos This recipe for fish tempura tacos with roasted salsa verde comes from New York chef Alex Stupak, whose brilliant food at his Empellón restaurants showcases an amazing understanding of Mexico’s culinary culture.
Herb & Citrus-Studded Barbecue By Andrew Zimmern These marinated and grilled Cornish hens with a bright, herby salsa verde are a dynamite summertime crowd-pleaser.
An Irish Staple By Andrew Zimmern What’s a St. Paddy’s Day celebration without corned beef brisket? This recipe is one of my favorites, the sticky bourbon-molasses glaze gives the meat an irresistible touch of sweetness that balances out the brine. Once the beef is in the oven, bring remaining beef poaching liquid to boil, and… Read More →
Quintessential Comfort Food By Andrew Zimmern Nothing says comfort food like a perfectly tender pot roast with a pile of mashed potatoes. It’s a staple in my fall/winter cooking repertoire, and once you’ve tried it, I’m convinced it’ll become a regular meal at your house too. Browning the beef is what develops the wonderfully rich,… Read More →
Penang-Style BBQ By Andrew Zimmern A tangy, gingery Malaysian marinade gives these juicy, grilled Cornish hens tremendous flavor that pairs well with a spicy-sweet peanut sauce.
From the Yucatan This Yucatan-style, roasted fish dish is simple, with big explosive flavors and reminds us all why Mexican cuisine is one of the world’s most popular.
The best way to eat your vegetables These veggies are delicious on their own or with the included brown butter sauce recipe.
What to Eat at the Minnesota State Fair I like to stick with tradition when it comes to the State Fair, never passing up an opportunity for cheese curds, a foot-long hot dog, an ice cold 1919 root beer and a bucket of Sweet Martha’s cookies. Fair food doesn’t need to be, and probably shouldn’t… Read More →
Eat Andrew Zimmern’s favorite fair foods and share your pics for a chance to win. There’s a reason Andrew finds himself at the Minnesota State Fair for every one of its 12 days: the food. Sure, every year brings new booths to peruse and novelties to try, but nothing beats traditional state fair chow from… Read More →
Where to Eat at the Minnesota State Fair I love the Minnesota State Fair so much that I try to go all 12 days. Every year there’s a list of new food booths, serving all types of novelty deep-fried on-a-stick creations, but I’m a traditionalist when it comes to state fair chow. What’s the key… Read More →
This is the taco of your dreams. By Andrew Zimmern Pan-charred stuffed cheesy peppers make a delicious taco filling, and the charred soft pepper halves still retain their green vegetal quality despite the other ingredients creating an explosion of flavors. The peppers stand up perfectly to the cheese as well, and they’re the perfect platform… Read More →
Sticky Spicy Glazed Chicken with Root Beer By Andrew Zimmern I was making a classic take on a version of Chinese three-cup chicken. I was in a duck camp, and wanted to braise the dark quarters from birds we had shot and serve them with rice. I had all the stuff I needed except some… Read More →
Birria Torta Ahogado By Andrew Zimmern For the last several years, birria recipes and all of their spinoffs (quesabirria! birria ramen! birria pizza!) have certainly had their time in the limelight. And while it may be trendy, no one can deny it is utterly delicious at its core — goat, beef or lamb, bathed in… Read More →
Simple Enchilada Casserole By Andrew Zimmern This delicious enchilada casserole is an all-time family favorite and a cinch to make, especially if you’re using up leftover roast chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. The key to max flavor in a short amount of time is my Mexican Fiesta Seasoning, a robust blend… Read More →
Mexican Queso Dip with Chorizo By Andrew Zimmern I call this don’t stop queso dip because once you dig in, you’re not gonna quit until the bowl is wiped clean. I speak from experience. It’s a classic crowd-pleaser, the perfect appetizer, an essential for your game day spread. It features all the typical flavors, just… Read More →
Medium-rare bison is such a treat. I love serving it with two dipping sauces: an Indian-inspired tamarind sauce and a classic Hunan peanut sauce. In this recipe, I make bite-sized bison, fried until crisp, tossed in a spicy seasoning blend. They are absolutely addictive. Watch me make this recipe here. Like this recipe? Save it… Read More →
