Open Fire Duck Noodle Soup with Grilled Duck Breast By Andrew Zimmern In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I’m transforming a beautiful wild duck into two dishes that showcase the versatility of this delicious game bird. First, I’ll utilize the breast for a simple grilled appetizer inspired by Japanese tataki—duck seasoned with scallion, ginger… Read More →
A Take on Japanese Tataki By Andrew Zimmern In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I’m transforming a beautiful wild duck into two dishes that showcase the versatility of this delicious game bird. First, I’ll utilize the breast for a simple grilled appetizer inspired by Japanese tataki—duck seasoned with scallion, ginger and Thai chiles, finished… Read More →
Grilled Striped Bass with Sweet Corn Succotash & Grill Butter By Andrew Zimmern In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I’m featuring two distinct preparations of fresh-caught striped bass that celebrate summer’s bounty. First up, I’m making an elegant bass crudo, where pristine slices of salt-cured bass are served with ripe stone fruits, crisp shallots,… Read More →
Easy, Summery Crudo By Andrew Zimmern In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I’m showcasing two distinct preparations of fresh-caught striped bass that celebrate summer’s bounty. I begin with an elegant bass crudo, where pristine slices of salt-cured bass are served with ripe stone fruits, crisp shallots, and a vibrant chile oil – a dish… Read More →
Pigeon “Katsu” & Cabbage Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette By Andrew Zimmern In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I’m making two stunning dishes with pigeon that showcase both European and Asian influences. First, I’m building an elegant, seared pigeon toast featuring medium-rare squab breast atop crusty Italian bread, crowned with a Sicilian caponata bursting with… Read More →
Pigeon Toast with Caponata By Andrew Zimmern Move over avocado toast! I have something truly special for you today. It’s a snack, an appetizer, or a lovely lunch that is guaranteed to take your toast game to the next level. In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I’m grilling pigeon (squab) breast to serve atop… Read More →
Pheasant with Flat Bread, Cucumber Salad & Amba By Andrew Zimmern On this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I am roasting a whole pheasant by hanging it over the open fire. I absolutely love this kind of experimental outdoor cooking, it forces you to be in tune with the weather, the wind, the fire. Serve… Read More →
Japanese Inspired Pheasant By Andrew Zimmern In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, learn how to butcher a whole pheasant and utilize the boneless meat for pheasant yakitori skewers. The secret to making authentic izakaya-style Japanese skewers is in the fresh ginger juice baste and classic yakitori glaze—a craveable combination of dashi, sake, soy and… Read More →
Grilled Rabbit with Panzanella and Grilled Lettuce Salad By Andrew Zimmern I’m on a mission to get the world to eat more rabbit. They are mild, they have an incredible amount of meat on a small frame, they’re quick to raise, and they have very little impact on the environment. In this episode of Wild… Read More →
Grilled Rabbit with Sesame Chile Sauce By Andrew Zimmern I’m on a mission to get the world to eat more rabbit. They are mild, they have an incredible amount of meat on a small frame, they’re quick to raise, and they have very little impact on the environment. In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen,… Read More →
Grilled Red Snapper with Herb Salad and Charred Sweet Potato Planks By Andrew Zimmern A mild, white-fleshed fish, red snapper is universally beloved and readily available anywhere. In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I’m making two different dishes with red snapper. First, I’ll show you a foolproof way to filet and butcher a smaller… Read More →
Easy Fried Snapper Fingers By Andrew A mild, white-fleshed fish, red snapper is universally beloved and readily available anywhere. In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I’m making two different dishes with red snapper. First, I’ll show you a foolproof way to filet and butcher a smaller snapper to make fried snapper fingers with a… Read More →
Roasted Antelope Leg with Lemon-Olive Oil Potatoes, Charred Greens and Avgolemono Sauce By Andrew Zimmern It’s antelope day on Wild Game Kitchen. First up, I get a whole antelope leg slow roasting over the open fire. After a couple hours on the grill, I’ll carve it up and serve it Greek-style with a rich lemony… Read More →
Antelope Carpaccio with Charred Tomatoes & Pecorino By Andrew Zimmern It’s antelope day on Wild Game Kitchen. First up, I get a whole antelope leg slow roasting over the open fire. After a couple hours on the grill, I’ll carve it up and serve it Greek-style with a rich lemony avgolemono sauce and roasted potatoes… Read More →
Borracho Beans By Andrew Zimmern I absolutely adore borracho beans (meaning “drunken beans”). A dish of pinto beans simmered in dark Mexican beer, the savory broth is infused with smoky ham hock, onions, serrano chiles, and garlic. Seasoned with ancho chile powder and Mexican spices (try my Mexican Fiesta seasoning), these beans offer the perfect… Read More →
Bison Skirt Steak Tacos with Peanut Salsa, Charred Onions and Borracho Beans By Andrew Zimmern This is a steak taco feast for the ages—tamarind marinated bison skirt steak topped with a spicy charred peanut and chile salsa, charred onions and cilantro, served alongside a big bowl of borracho beans, pinto beans simmered in beer with… Read More →
Bison Bolognese on Wild Game Kitchen By Andrew Zimmern In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I’m making two great recipes with bison meat. First, let’s simmer up a classic Italian Bolognese sauce, with ground bison, lots of red wine and tomatoes. Then, it’s a taco feast for the ages—tamarind marinated bison skirt steak topped… Read More →
My Best Holiday Recipes No matter what holiday you celebrate, I’m sure we can all agree that food is what ties the season together. At my house, the kitchen smells of fabulous food from Hanukkah to New Years, whether it’s roasted duck or fruit cake. It’s the best time of the year. I’ve made it…
Mortadella, Mushroom and Ricotta Pizza with Pistachio Pesto By Andrew Zimmern This flatbread/pizza features one of my favorite combinations — an herby, garlicky pistachio pesto topped with thinly sliced mortadella, creamy ricotta and roasted mushrooms. I like to cook mine in the fireplace on a foldable camping grate, but you can easily do this in… Read More →
Easy Beef Kebabs By Andrew Zimmern This is a really fun, simple kebab recipe that the whole family will love. A staple on Middle Eastern and Mediterranean tables, kebabs come in many shapes, sizes and flavor profiles. Here, I’ve seasoned ground beef with roasted red peppers, onion, parsley and za’atar, but you could use just… Read More →
The Ultimate Nilgai Sunday Gravy By Andrew Zimmern Nilgai is the largest Asian antelope species, hailing from Indian and Nepal. They were originally brought to Texas by the King Ranch family more than a century ago, and have since thrived in the south Texas climate. They are giant animals, prized for their mild, lean meat.… Read More →
An Easy Braised Wild Duck By Andrew Zimmern This recipe fits squarely into the framework of dishes in the Italian “brutti ma buoni” playbook, or ugly but delicious. Duck braised in red wine is something I love to make at duck camp, because it’s simple to execute and everyone loves it. Nothing fancy about it,… Read More →
Grilled Sheepshead & Crab Buerre Blanc By Andrew Zimmern I love pulling my own dinner into the boat, especially when it’s sheepshead and I have this meal to look forward to. Sheepshead is a truly underrated fish, it has a lovely firm texture, which makes it easier to grill, and sweet, mild flavored meat. I… Read More →
Grilled Redfish on the Half Shell By Andrew Zimmern A day on the water in South Carolina with captain Jim fishing for redfish can’t be beat, it was such a fantastic opportunity. But, getting to cook those redfish over an open fire? That’s the real treat. The best way to cook redfish is “on the… Read More →
A Perfect Pilaf By Andrew Zimmern This fluffy, aromatic rice pilaf gets a beautiful nutty flavor and great texture from toasting dry pasta in the pan before adding all of the other ingredients. I like to add slices of a whole lemon to ensure a bit of sour, sweet and bitter notes make their way… Read More →
Spicy, Hot and Sour Hog By Andrew Zimmern I love vindaloo, a traditional Indian curry that hails from Goa. When the Portuguese colonized Goa in the 1500s, they brought with them a dish called carne de vinha d’alho, pork preserved in vinegar and garlic. Goans modified the dish using local ingredients and trademark Goanese flavors,… Read More →
Move Over Chicken Wings By Andrew Zimmern It’s the start of football season, and I’m always looking for ways to improve my game day spread. Chicken wings are great, but this one is a winner. It’s what I like to call a chicken lollipop, an easy frenching technique where you scrape the meat away from… Read More →
A Reinvented Shore Lunch By Andrew Zimmern Crispy beer battered fried walleye, Chinese mustard greens and pea tips with oyster sauce, and a Cantonese inspired lemon sauce… this meal is all about reinventing the Minnesota shore lunch with our state fish the walleye. Watch this episode of Field to Fire on Outdoor Channel and Tastemade.… Read More →
Perfectly Fried Squirrel By Andrew Zimmern This is one of the truly great skillet meals of all time, essentially chicken-fried squirrel smothered in a rich and creamy onion gravy, served a top a bed of chive mashed potatoes. If you are not eating critters like squirrel, you are missing out on some of the best… Read More →
Pheasant is Perfect for These Fall Flavors By Andrew Zimmern To me, the best flavors of fall are pheasant, chanterelles and wild rice, and this recipe is the perfect way to enjoy the autumnal trifecta. It’s a heartier, more sophisticated version of the classic crockpot pheasant wild rice soup. The difference is in the quality… Read More →
