Take a break from the standard kale salad. By Andrew Zimmern I tasted a kale salad made by a monastic order in Detroit once. They were selling it at the farmers’ market there, which seemed better than a bake sale if you ask me. The miso dressing was so perfect that I made the salad… Read More →
Not-So-Guilt-Free Greens By Andrew Zimmern I created this bacon-and-egg salad when I was a chef at a French bistro in Minneapolis in the early ’90s. Within a week or two it was a massively popular lunch special and our best seller at brunch. It’s hard to beat the contrasting combination of salty and sweet, hot… Read More →
Let the Ingredients Shine This recipe is from Erik Soderholm of Davenport Roadhouse, an avid volunteer who has cooked at many Homeless Garden Project events and a great supporter of our work. We really appreciate all the chefs that bring their passion and talent to our farm dinners – helping us to reach a wider… Read More →
Deconstructed BLT By Andrew Zimmern This is one of my favorite salads. It hits the spot any time of year, but is especially appealing when local tomatoes are in season. The sweet-savory candied bacon and ripe cherry tomatoes offer a great flavor contrast to the bitter frisee and tart vinaigrette. Everyone should have this classic… Read More →
Som Tum By Supenn Harrison I love the sweet gold-orange flesh of ripe papaya, but this flavorful salad requires the tang and texture of the green papaya. It’s excellent served with roast chicken and sticky rice.
Sweet & Tangy By Mindy Fox Raisins, lime, and honey create a sweet-tangy chutney flavor that plays nicely with the curry in this Indian-inspired salad. Whether under a tree in the park or around the table in cooler months, I love to serve this dish picnic-style, with good crackers and little gourmet bites from a… Read More →
Greek Isle Grill Two years ago, I spent a week on the Greek island of Kalymnos. This island is the real deal, you’ll find tiny taverns with octopus coming straight off the coal fire, hillside goat herders selling cheeses and yogurt, sponge divers still working the outer islands. One night before a shoot, several well-lubricated… Read More →
A Vibrant Raw-Fish Salad I first tasted this dish on the island of Cat Hai, off the Vietnamese coast. My crew and I fell into a small restaurant that was really the front porch of a family home. They walked us out back to their “kitchen,” pointed at a few raw ingredients and looked at me.… Read More →
A Classic Mediterranean Appetizer This festive Sephardic eggplant salad is almost more of a chunky dip than what we would traditionally call a salad.
9 Healthy(ish) Recipes for Winter Here are a few hearty, yet healthy meals to get you excited about that post-holiday detox. Roast Chicken with Ratatouille Family meal nights across America just got easier, and so did entertaining on a budget. Ratatouille paired with roast chicken pieces is a classic combination that even your kids will… 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 →
Mortadella & Prosciutto Pizza Sandwich By Andrew Zimmern This, my friends, is the epic Italian hero of my dreams. Instead of a hoagie roll, I’m using pizza dough, folded onto itself before it’s freshly baked to create a pizza pocket begging to be filled with all of your favorite ingredients. My go-to fillings are a… Read More →
Simple Grilled Lamb Chops By Andrew Zimmern I know this is a big promise, but I stand by it… whomever you make these for will be forever indebted to you. Yes, these lamb chops are that good, and they couldn’t be simpler. An easy marinade of garlic, lemon and my Moroccan-style Grill Magic seasoning, a… Read More →
I recently shared this grilled chicken recipe with People magazine, and it’s a big winner. This grilled chicken recipe highlights all the flavors: sour, salty, bitter, sweet and spicy. It’s a big-flavor dish amplified by the char of the grill and soothed by the tart, acidic chill of the yogurt sauce. Serve it with homemade… Read More →
Fried rice is one of those dishes that is even easier to make than it is to order! I like to use day-old rice (white rice, jasmine rice, basmati rice… any leftover rice– by the way, did you know you can even freeze rice for future use?) and any protein I have left over from… Read More →
By Andrew Zimmern I love this flavorful dressing on my shrimp tempura salad:
Crab Remoulade By Andrew Zimmern The secret to this classic Creole dish is in the sauce. Remoulade is a tangy mayonnaise-based sauce—flavored with mustard, horseradish, vinegar, chili sauce and scallions—that pairs beautifully with seafood. I’m making this recipe with crab, but you can use shrimp, lobster or crawfish—really, the sauce is good on anything.
Charred Eggplant Dip By Andrew Zimmern This smoky charred eggplant dip is one of my favorite dishes in a classic meze spread, a collection of small plates, salads and appetizers common throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean. Charring the eggplant until entirely blackened and soft is crucial to developing the flavor of the dish. If you don’t have… Read More →
Potato Leek Soup By Andrew Zimmern This soup warms my bones and makes for one of my favorite lunches with salad and crusty bread. Watch Andrew cook this recipe:
Spaghetti with Classic Tomato Sauce By Andrew Zimmern A steaming bowl of spaghetti with homemade tomato sauce, fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. To round it all out, serve with crusty bread and a big salad. Like this recipe? Save it on Pinterest.
Recipes for Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah is a time for reflection and repentance, but it probably doesn’t surprise you that my favorite part is the food. It’s a great excuse to sit around the dinner table with family and friends, and say a toast to the year ahead. To honor tradition, I like to cook dishes… Read More →
Poached Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce By Andrew Zimmern I adore poached salmon. No one poaches fish anymore, but it’s a simple, elegant, feed-a-crowd meal. Plus this recipe provides great leftovers—think salmon salad, salmon cakes or salmon aspic. Watch Andrew make this recipe:
Salmon Burgers with Roasted Tomatoes & Avocado By Andrew Zimmern This simple recipe allows the flavor of the salmon to shine. I prefer to use fresh salmon, as opposed to canned salmon, the extra effort and cost is worth it for a better tasting burger with a superior texture. I top my salmon burgers with oven… Read More →
Charred Eggplant Dip By Andrew Zimmern This smoky charred eggplant dip is one of my favorite dishes in a classic meze spread, a collection of small plates, salads and appetizers common throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean. Charring the eggplant until entirely blackened and soft is crucial to developing the flavor of the dish. If… Read More →
Zhug, Israeli Hot Sauce By Andrew Zimmern If you love spicy food, zhug is a versatile condiment you should know how to make. A mixture of chiles, lemon, garlic and herbs, this bright, citrusy hot sauce packs a punch. I always keep a batch of this in the fridge to add to skewered chicken off… Read More →
Mayonnaise Dips & Sauces By Andrew Zimmern Now that I’ve taught you how to make homemade mayonnaise, here are a few ways to jazz it up for a dip, marinade, salad dressing or sandwich spread. Really, the possibilities are endless, so season to your liking with whatever herbs, citrus and spices you have on hand.… Read More →
Cold Peanut Sesame Noodles By Andrew Zimmern These Sichuan-style cold peanut sesame noodles are a favorite meal in the Zimmern household. It’s a simple, approachable dish with complex flavors that speak to kids and adults. The sauce is so delicious I’d suggest making extras to use as a salad dressing or dipping sauce for grilled… Read More →
In my video series, AZ Cooks, I’m sharing cooking techniques and recipes inspired by my childhood, travels and experiences in the professional kitchen, all in the pursuit of culinary literacy. Thanks for tuning in, your support and feedback have made this venture a success! From classics like key lime pie and meatloaf to wok-tossed crickets and… Read More →
French Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette By Andrew Zimmern Famed French chef Pierre Gagnaire taught me how to make his grandmother’s classic mustard vinaigrette while I was filming an episode of Bizarre Foods in his Paris restaurant. Make a big batch of the dressing base without cream and store it in the fridge to prolong its shelf… Read More →
