Grilled Prawns with Lemongrass Sambal and Battle Rice By Andrew Zimmern In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I’m grilling two spectacular shrimp dishes. I’m starting with a twist on a Southern country club classic — skewers of jumbo ocean-caught shrimp wrapped around cubes of country ham, grilled and glazed with a sweet-hot pepper jelly.… Read More →
Slow Roasted Guinea Hen, Eggplant Salad and Delicata Squash By Andrew Zimmern I love showcasing the versatility of guinea hen, an often-overlooked game bird that offers richer flavor than commercial poultry. In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I start by making a guinea hen and watercress salad — perfectly grilled breast meat atop a… Read More →
Pre-Order The Blue Food Cookbook Is farmed or wild-caught salmon better? Is tuna being overfished? Do I have to worry about mercury poisoning? Is seafood high in protein? Is industrial aquaculture sustainable? How can I do anything to address the climate change and food security crises? Is it okay to eat raw fish? How do…
Join me in Vietnam for a trip of a lifetime! BOOK NOW I’ve visited Vietnam more than a dozen times, diving deep into its rich foodways and vibrant cultural landscape. On this journey, I’ll share stories from the road—wild meals, heartfelt conversations, and unforgettable encounters—offering thoughtful context only someone who knows the country this intimately…
Cooking for Ukraine By Andrew Zimmern Today marks three years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. More than 12.7 million people inside the country are still in dire need of humanitarian assistance, and the International Rescue Committee is working to meet that need. I’m proud to stand with the Ukrainian people and IRC’s efforts. Solidarity has… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern’s Field to Fire As a lifelong outdoorsman and chef, I’m thrilled to marry my passion for hunting and fishing with cooking over fire. In each episode of my brand new series, Field to Fire, I’m headed into the field, the forest or the stream to source my favorite proteins. From pheasants in Minnesota…
Raw Fish Perfection By Andrew Zimmern With any raw fish preparation, it’s important to source the best quality seafood you can find. In general, whole fish is fresher than filets. Plus, you can utilize the head, bones and skin to make a beautiful fish broth for soups and sauces. The eyes should be clear, the… Read More →
Simple is best when it comes to poached fish. By Andrew Zimmern Lucky enough to sport fish for halibut in Alaska? First, take this primer on breaking down and fileting a flat fish. With a good knife, it’s an easy task that will up your cooking game. But you don’t need to catch a whole… Read More →
The Best Way to Make a Cheesesteak At Home By Andrew Zimmern If we’re talking about cheesesteaks, then I know someone’s going to ask where I head as soon as I touch down in the City of Brotherly Love, so let’s get that out of the way first. Without question, it’s John’s Roast Pork, an… Read More →
An Impressive, But Easy Japanese Appetizer By Andrew Zimmern I love tsukune, Japanese meatballs, most commonly made with chicken, that are grilled yakitori-style over charcoal and glazed with tare, a sweet and savory soy-based condiment. After eating lots of tsukune in Japanese izakayas, I started playing around with the concept utilizing different proteins. The moment I… Read More →
The Ultimate Brisket Sandwich By Andrew Zimmern I encourage you to buy a whole brisket. It may seem daunting, but with a few tips and the right knives, you’ll be able to conquer trimming. cooking and slicing like a pro. I like a whole brisket because the fat helps to keep it moist. I like… Read More →
My Favorite Korean Noodle Dish By Andrew Zimmern Korean food is bound to the earth. Their culture understands wellness, health, and diet are indispensably tied together. I love cooking Korean food, especially dishes like Japchae, a dish made with sweet potato starch noodles and a dozen vegetables, some meat if you care to, and a… Read More →
I’m thrilled to share new episodes of my Knife Skills video series, presented by Shun Cutlery, with all of you. Head to my YouTube channel to watch the series and subscribe. We’ve been working on this series of videos for months, and I think you’re going to love them. A nice, sharp knife makes such…
Learn how to break down, bone out, roll and tie chicken. By Andrew Zimmern This is a really fun recipe, perfect for the hobbyist cook who loves the flavors of Thailand and Vietnam. It’s skin-on boneless dark quarters, stuffed with a pork forcemeat — basically my ground pork spring roll filling studded with vermicelli noodles,… Read More →
An Easy Sweet, Sour and Savory Braise By Andrew Zimmern Adobo is a staple of Filipino cuisine, the national dish that showcases the balance of Filipino flavors and influences from the Spanish occupation. At its core, it’s a protein braised with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices, but there are as many takes on this… Read More →
By Andrew Zimmern I have wanted to try this version of meatballs for a while because I am really obsessed with all kinds, from all cultures and food traditions. They are light when rolled properly and not overcooked. Meatballs are versatile and can be made quickly on a weeknight with ingredients of all types. Grilled… Read More →
Easy Bean Soup By Andrew Zimmern I recently joined the board of directors for an amazing new advocacy group called Beans Is How. The idea: We all need to eat more beans and less of everything else. I’ll join the Bean Science & Innovation Advisory Council’s co-chairs and a trans-disciplinary council of experts, along with… Read More →
Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry By Andrew Zimmern This is an easy meal that comes together quickly and — with a pot of rice and some cucumber salad — makes for a simple and delicious meal. I made a monster batch just to see if I could, and while it was unwieldy, I wanted to… Read More →
Cool Evenings Call for a Perfect Fall Pasta Dish By Andrew Zimmern If you need to make dinner in 12 minutes, how about a salad and this PERFECT pasta dish? The umami of the miso and fish sauce may sound strange, but it’s tempered by the butter and cream, which intensify the flavors of the… 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 →
My Favorite Chicken Sandwich of the Moment By Andrew Zimmern I make several versions that everyone in the family loves, and I think this one is my current favorite. A quick marinade, the sweetness from the par-cooked garlic/ginger, the killer jammy mustard sauce. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do.
Sweet Pea Penne Carbonara By Andrew Zimmern So a few weeks ago I was making my sweet pea risotto for dinner and thought, what about a sweet pea carbonara? There are lots of fun ways to flavor a traditional carbonara. Bittman, the NYT and Food & Wine magazine all have various versions of spinach carbonara,… Read More →
One of My Favorite Easy Weeknight Meals By Andrew Zimmern Way out on Causeway Bay in Hong Kong, I ate in a middling restaurant pretty frequently before it closed. Like a lot of restaurants, it did a few things so well, so perfectly, that I kept going just for those dishes. One of them was… Read More →
Aligot (Cheesy Potatoes) By Andrew Zimmern Some classic dishes are cooked less and less these days which surprises me on two fronts. First off, classics are classics for a reason. And secondly, some of these classics are so simple. If you love cheese enriched potatoes, you will love aligot, a classic French recipe from Aubrac. Have… Read More →
Maybe my best fried chicken recipe ever. By Andrew Zimmern Monday night I made my Korean Fried Chicken, in a new style, a combination of techniques that I think gave me the best of two worlds. Some like to mix potato and tapioca starches. Some like to use one or the other mixed with Panko… Read More →
A superbly easy, timeless family favorite. By Andrew Zimmern I love this dish. I’ve been making it for years and long ago hybridized it with my beef with snow peas and oyster sauce recipe. You can use any green veg, but I stay away from anything that adds too much moisture, so avoid leafy greens… Read More →
I ate a lot of chopped cheese sandwiches as a kid growing up. You’d find them in nooks and crannies of the city, in bodegas in the Bronx. It’s like a cheesesteak but made with hamburger meat and slices of American cheese. I like hot peppers in mine and skip the condiments, but feel free… Read More →
Weeknight Dinner Magic By Andrew Zimmern This dish is so easy and yummy and perfect for any weeknight. I use chicken thighs and fresh Meyer lemons. They make all the difference. If you make this, send me your pictures and tag me on Instagram so I can see yours. Looking for more chicken recipes? Here are… Read More →
Japchae with Beef and Vegetables By Andrew Zimmern Korean food is bound to the earth. Their culture understands wellness, health, and diet are indispensably tied together. I love cooking Korean food, especially dishes like japchae, made with sweet potato starch noodles and a dozen vegetables, some meat if you care to, and a simple seasoning… Read More →
Chili crisp is the “it” ingredient of the moment. I make my own in two-gallon batches because we use so much of it when we are cooking for events and recipe testing in our kitchen studio. I like versions that are loaded with sweet spices (cinnamon/star anise, etc) and Sichuan peppercorns. I put it on… Read More →
