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Bitter Greens Citrus Salad Recipe
Bitter Greens Citrus Salad By Andrew Zimmern This is what I call my “house” salad, the one I serve most often that pairs well with almost anything. It’s a base of bitter greens, like radicchio, frisee and endive, topped with grapefruit and orange slices, red onion, fresh dill and a slightly sweet citrus vinaigrette to… Read More →
Andrew’s Favorite Things
You’ve been asking for my favorite gear for years, and I finally created this handy roundup with all my favorites. From woks and knives to salt and coffee, here’s what I actually use in my home kitchen (and beyond). This page contains affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.
Get Andrew’s Best 25 Recipes Digital Cookbook
From my grandmother’s split pea soup to pasta carbonara and sticky Chinese chicken wings, my FREE digital cookbook includes all of my best-loved recipes. This digital cookbook has a little bit of everything. Soups, salads and appetizers, plus game day snacks that are super-shareable, hearty weeknight meals and even a few special occasion items (hello,…
Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe
Tater tot hotdish is a classic Midwestern treat. It’s a fun take on meat and potatoes and I highly recommend you make it. And it’s a hotdish, NOT a tater tot casserole, there is a difference and anyone living in Minnesota can explain it, as I do here… This is comfort food nirvana. People of… Read More →
Extra Crispy Grilled Cheese & Cream of Tomato Soup
Extra Crispy Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Cream of Tomato Soup Grilled cheese and tomato soup go together like Prince and Purple Rain. For this quintessential pairing, I like to double down on the tomato flavor by adding thinly sliced roasted tomatoes to my sandwich, before schmearing it with mayo and toasting in a pan with… Read More →
TV
Family Dinner with Andrew Zimmern In Family Dinner, Andrew Zimmern visits families across America to explore how the cultural, regional, and historical facets of who we are inform what and how we eat, and all the ways food brings people together. Watch Family Dinner on Magnolia Network, or stream on Max and Discovery+
Turtle Lake Park Salad
By Andrew Zimmern This week, we are making a Vietnamese salad you compose and serve in a plastic bag! It’s a delicious, easy recipe I learned about on a visit to Ho Chi Minh City and it really hits the spot in this heat wave.
Simple Seafood Boil
By Andrew Zimmern
Braised Short Ribs with Sauce ‘Moche’
By Andrew Zimmern Moche means ugly in French and this sauce certainly qualifies, but the results are stupendous and the technique is not fussy. You will see that the demi-glace is optional. For years, I’ve reduced stock to make glace to have around, and I find it valuable, but it’s not necessary. For this recipe,… Read More →
Pelmeni
Russian Pork & Veal Dumplings By Andrew Zimmern Dumplings are the PERFECT comfort food. These pelmeni are Russian-style dumplings filled with pork, veal and caramelized onions. Made with sour cream, buttermilk, eggs and flour, the dough is really easy to work with, so don’t be intimidated. Serve them with a dollop of sour cream and… Read More →
Polish Sausage & Sauerkraut Pizza
By Andrew Zimmern New year, old school food. What better recipe to make in such stressful and anxious times? This pizza is one of my all-time favorites, especially with Kramarczuk’s sauerkraut and Polish sausage.
Deconstructed Beef Wellington
Holiday Dinner Demystified By Andrew Zimmern My version of this classic recipe has all the wonderful flavors you crave without the headache. Seared beef tenderloin with mushroom duxelles, foie gras and puff pastry, in a sauce that perfectly compliments the dish.
Gnocchi Quatro Fromaggio
By Andrew Zimmern
Beijing Noodles
Beijing Noodles By Andrew Zimmern Also called Fried Sauce Noodles, this dish is arguably the most famous noodle dish in China. In Beijing, it’s available everywhere, anywhere and anytime, from humble food stalls to fancy restaurants. My friend Judy at the Woks of Life posted a great recipe that used to get started. I owe… Read More →
Grilled Ribeyes with Miso Sauce Recipe
Grilled Ribeyes with Miso Sauce By Andrew Zimmern This is one of my all-time favorite meals, grilled ribeyes with asparagus and an easy miso sauce. Typically, I buy two-bone pieces of ribeye. This piece was really nice aged prime beef. I always make sure the chine bone is removed. If I have a bunch of… Read More →
Amy Klobuchar’s Tater Tot Hotdish
Taconite Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe by Amy Klobuchar I joined Senator Amy Klobuchar for a friendly hot dish cook-off to benefit Second Harvest Heartland. Senator Klobuchar made her signature Minnesota-style hot dish, layered with ground beef, onions, cheese and tater tots. I chose to share one of my all-time favorite comfort food classics, a tuna… Read More →
Versatile Vegetable Dip with Badia Spices
Easy Vegetable Dip By Andrew Zimmern This super easy dip comes together in a flash and is perfect for a vegetable crudite platter, poached seafood, chicken wings, chips or french fries, and even doubles as a great salad dressing. Use any of the spice blends from my collection with Badia Spices, each one inspired by… Read More →
Ashley Christensen’s Homegrown Tomato Pie
Homegrown Tomato Pie By Ashley Christensen I call this Homegrown Tomato Pie not as a sourcing requirement, but because the tomato pie is most present in the season where friends are pulling tomatoes daily from their own backyards. I imagine it came to be because, when a fruit is plentiful, people always find a way… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern’s Favorite Foods at the Minnesota State Fair
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 →
Appearances
April 13, 2024 National STEM Festival Washington, D.C. More Info & Tickets April 25, 2024 Spoons Across America Spring Benefit New York, New York More Info & Tickets
Mother’s Day Recipes
Mother’s Day Menu Ideas Food is the best gift you can give on Mother’s Day. A meal made in your own kitchen with love is even better. From morning to midnight, breakfast to dessert, here are 10 surefire ways to celebrate the mothers in your life. Salad with Poached Eggs & Bacon Vinaigrette It’s… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern’s Best Easter Recipes
15 Foolproof Easter Recipes Here are a few of my favorite Easter recipes, from brunch classics like quiche lorraine to an easy rustic crumble for dessert. Try the ham with Madeira-cider glaze or rack of pork loin with mustard and apricots—both make for lovely centerpiece roasts. Frittata Rustica with Mixed Vegetables & Manchego If… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern’s Best New Orleans-Style Recipes
A Taste of New Orleans in Your Own Kitchen Mardi Gras is an annual excuse to eat, drink and celebrate all day long before the start of Lent. Next to king cake and party beads, you can’t forgo a meal of classic Creole and Cajun flavors. Here are a few of my favorite recipes for… Read More →
Cheesy Chive Biscuits Recipe with Kate & Matt Jennings
Cheesy Chive Biscuits Recipe by Kate Jennings These are the best biscuits that have ever been baked in the studio kitchen. The key to the irresistible flaky texture is to not overwork the dough. We used a mix of cheddar and swiss here, but you can substitute for any sharp cheese you have on hand.… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Homemade Pizza with Peter Campbell
Homemade Pizza, Two Ways Recipe by Peter Campbell Chef Peter Campbell of Red Wagon Pizza explains two methods of baking pizza at home. For a crispier crust, dock the blank dough and bake it without any toppings on a preheated pizza stone. Allow it to cool, then bake it a second time with the sauce, cheese… Read More →
It’s Pizza Week at AZ Cooks!
How to Make Pizza It’s Pizza Week in the AZ Cooks kitchen, and we’ve recruited our friend and pizza guru Peter Campbell, chef/owner of Minneapolis’ Red Wagon Pizza Co., to share his tips for creating restaurant-quality pizza at home. Pizza Dough Roasted Tomato Sauce Pizza Sauce with Canned Tomatoes Homemade Pizza, Two Ways… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Calzone with Peter Campbell
Mushroom, Ricotta & Sausage Calzone Recipe by Peter Campbell It’s Pizza Week in the AZ Cooks kitchen, and we’ve recruited our friend and pizza guru Peter Campbell, chef/owner of Minneapolis’ Red Wagon Pizza Co., to share his recipe for calzones. I love the concept of a mobile pizza, especially when it’s stuffed with my favorite trio—Italian sausage,… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Pizza Sauce with Peter Campbell
Pizza Sauce Recipe by Peter Campbell It’s Pizza Week in the AZ Cooks kitchen, and we’ve recruited our friend and pizza guru Peter Campbell, chef/owner of Minneapolis’ Red Wagon Pizza Co., to share his tips for creating restaurant-quality pizza at home. The sauce is one of the most important elements of the pizza. If you have a… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie By Andrew Zimmern This is the chicken pot pie of your dreams. Creamy, rich and flavorful, it’s the homey, comfort food classic that everyone in the family craves. It’s also a great way to utilize leftovers—the recipe would be equally delicious with last night’s roasted turkey, pork or lamb, alongside whatever veg… Read More →