Gift Giving Inspiration From products made by my students at Babson, such as the Craic & Blonde Haitian Pikliz and the super cool FireQube, to Shop Andrew Zimmern swag and my new line of cookware with CHEFS Catalog, here are my gift giving recommendations for 2014. We’ve also thrown in a few mainstays that never go out of… Read More →
Holiday Gift Guide 2014 Happy Holidays! Andrew & Molly share their favorite gift ideas for the food and travel lovers in your life. Plus, Molly’s bathroom prank and they give the Icarus Award to a man claiming to have cured alcoholism. Molly’s Gift Guides Food Nerd Edition>>> Book Worm & Movie Buff Edition>>> Watch: Icarus Award… Read More →
Brisket ‘a la Guida’ By Andrew Zimmern Serve this braised beef brisket with plenty of potato pancakes and noodle kugel.
Easy Homemade Toffee By Andrew Zimmern Our family friends shared this recipe with us a few years ago and I haven’t stopped making it since. It’s not easy for a new dish to become a favorite at holiday time (that’s a tough lineup to crack), but this treat is an easy, simple mind-blower that makes… Read More →
My Grandmother’s Christmas Chicken By Marcus Samuelsson My grandmother Helga Jönsson always salted her chicken and left it in the cool basement for a couple of hours. Then she’d pull out her spices—cardamom, ginger, coriander seeds—to rub over the chicken, and she’d stuff it with apples and onions and rosemary from her yard. Then she’d… Read More →
Marcus Off Duty In Marcus Off Duty, chef, award-winning author and TV host Marcus Samuelsson steps out of the restaurant and into his home kitchen, where he teaches readers to cook global, flavorful and approachable recipes. It’s a beautiful book, filled with funky illustrations, stories, personalized playlists, and his tips and tricks for tackling ethnic… Read More →
Peruvian-Style Roasted Chicken By Danielle Walker Boasting of bold spices, a tangy kick, and crispy skin, this one-pot Peruvian-style chicken is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. My favorite part is the tender and flavorful sweet potatoes that lie underneath!
Danielle Walker Against All Grain Paleo author Danielle Walker explains how changing her diet saved her life, and they discuss why cooking is a spiritual experience. Plus, Molly shares her Pumpkin Pie story and Andrew tells us all about sous vide cooking. Try Danielle’s Peruvian-Style Chicken>>> Check Out: All things Danielle Walker (AgainstAllGrain.com) See: Molly’s Kitchen Snafu… Read More →
Rich Cinnamon & Sugar Cookies By Andrew Zimmern Three years ago in New Mexico, I met the Otero family. Steve orchestrated the matanza, or traditional pig feast famous in the Southwest for using every part of the hog. He browned back ribs and pork loin in a cast-iron pan 3 feet wide over a wood… Read More →
Taste of the NFL founder Wayne Kostroski was recently honored with the Pedestal Award at this year’s Legends Invitational. The award recognizes former NFL players who are committed to giving back to their communities through philanthropic efforts. Kostroski, who was also the James Beard Humanitarian of the Year in 2010, is passionate about raising awareness… Read More →
Cookbook Gurus Brothers Matt and Ted Lee grew up in Charleston, South Carolina but attended colleges in Massachusetts. They so missed the foods from back home that they founded The Lee Bros. Boiled Peanuts Catalogue, a mail-order Southern food company. When an editor of Travel + Leisure magazine asked them to write a story about road-tripping their home state… Read More →
Chicken with Black Limes By Andrew Zimmern I got hooked on salted dried limes in India and then fell in love when I ate them in Syria. Often referred to as loomi or lumi, these limes are crucial to the authentic cooking of the Middle East and northern India. The flavor of these limes is intense. They’re… Read More →
One of the Best Restaurants in North America Housed in a stunning example of classical Newfoundland architecture from the early 20th century and overlooking St. John’s harbor, Raymonds is widely considered the best restaurant in all of Canada. Chef and Newfoundland native Jeremy Charles pulls inspiration from the land and sea around him, showcasing the… Read More →
Francis Mallmann Mallmann on Fire Argentine chef Francis Mallmann joins Andrew & Molly to talk about his new book Mallmann on Fire and why we are returning to cooking outdoors. Plus, Molly makes a confession for Andrew. Watch: I MIGHT Boycott Bath & Body Works RANT! Check Out: Francis Mallmann on Instagram (@francismallmann) Questions We want to include… Read More →
Holiday Doughnuts By Zoë François and Jeff Hertzberg Adapted from Gluten-Free Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Zoë François and Jeff Hertzberg.
Grape Salad with Shrimp, Parsley & Almonds By Andrew Zimmern The New York Times may have gotten it wrong when they suggested warm grape salad was a Minnesota staple at Thanksgiving, but if done correctly, grape salads can be delicious. Try my version: shrimp marinated in orange zest and spicy Calabrian chiles, paired with a… Read More →
Kazakhstan Novembruary We get a behind-the-scenes take at what’s coming up on Bizarre Foods when Andrew calls in from Kazakhstan. Andrew & Molly discuss horse meat, misleading shrimp, and advice for your Thanksgiving meal. Read: What’s fishy about your shrimp? (CNN) Recipes: Thanksgiving Recipes This episode is sponsored by: For a free trial and 10 percent off, visit squarespace.com,… Read More →
Save Room for Dessert Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because we celebrate our cultures with our families surrounded by something other than gift-giving… and there’s lots of great grub. From a classic pumpkin pie and gooey pecan tart to an updated apple cake with porter fudge caramel, here are nine delicious desserts to… Read More →
#TBT For a special Thanksgiving episode of Throwback Thursday, let’s throwback to when I was a regular on HGTV’s TIPical Mary Ellen. After spending hours cooking the perfect bird, it can be such a shame to see it hacked to bits. I showed Mary Ellen Pinkham my tips and tricks for carving a turkey for… Read More →
Perfect for a Holiday Meal “The Moosewood Cookbook grew, in part, out of a looseleaf binder filled with random notes intended to help keep track of what we were cooking in the tiny kitchen of our modest 1970s restaurant…” writes Mollie Katzen in the 40th anniversary edition of the Moosewood Cookbook. Listed as one of… Read More →
Replace the Casserole By Andrew Zimmern These green beans are a great replacement for Grandma’s traditional casserole with canned cream of mushroom soup. Variety really is the spice of life. Save my Steamed Green Beans with Toasted Almond-Mushroom Pesto recipe on Pinterest:
The Brooklyn By Tony Gemignani This simple, satisfying Sicilian is modeled on the style served for more than seventy years at L&B Spumoni Gardens in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. It’s topped “inverted-style,” with sliced whole-milk mozzarella added first and tomato sauce on top like a traditional tomato pie, so you get that intense reduced-tomato flavor. If you… Read More →
IKandy Awkward Encounters Andrew calls in from Vietnam to chat with Molly about restaurant openings, mayo lawsuits, and food textures. Plus, Andrew makes a new friend. Read: Hellmann’s Maker Sues Company Over Its Just Mayo Substitute Mayonnaise (New York Times) Watch: Ladyfriend fundraises for HUGE Theater’s Improvathon. Donate>>> This episode is sponsored by: Find out how to get… Read More →
Roast Crown of Goose By Giana & Clovisse Ferguson Goose will always be a celebration dish – the bird itself is large and its meat is very rich, so it lends itself to feeding a big table full of family. The reason for removing the legs is that they always overcook and dry out; here… Read More →
The Best Farmhouse Cooking on the Planet What’s happening in and around Cork food wise is nothing short of magical. I haven’t seen an artisanal food community with as much diversity and as high a level of quality anywhere in the world. From hyssop and elderberry infused juices to handmade sausages, from smoked fish to… Read More →
Johnny Iuzzini Sugar Rush Johnny Iuzzini talks about his relationship with Dorie Greenspan, how new bakers should approach a recipe, and his days as a club kid. Plus, Andrew shares his litmus test for dealing with a bad experience at a restaurant. Get: Sugar Rush (Amazon) Go:In Celebration of Chocolate, Destination Chocolate See: Big Blue Tailgatin’… Read More →
George Mendes Shares 5 Favorites in Lisbon After graduating from culinary school and working at Bouley in Tribeca, Alain Passard’s Arpege in Paris, and as chef de cuisine at NYC’s Tocqueville, George Mendes opened Aldea, a homage to his Portuguese heritage. In October, the Michelin-starred chef released his first cookbook, My Portugal, a beautiful book of… Read More →
A Few Important Issues Support Local Food The 70/30 law is a twenty-year-old sales ratio that’s no longer compatible with today’s dining culture. It’s antiquated legislation that needs to be removed for small businesses to be able to thrive and grow. Here’s the gist: In 1983, Minneapolis passed a law that required restaurants and bars… Read More →
Kevin Pang For Grace Food journalist Kevin Pang joins Andrew & Molly to talk about his new film For Grace, the end of Hot Doug’s, and the state of print journalism. Plus, Andrew gives his advice on eating bushmeat and shares what he thinks is the next new thing in beverages. Read: Researchers retract study supporting… Read More →
Happy Halloween! They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. My assistant Jen nailed it on the costume this year.
