Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Roasted Tomato Soup
Roasted Tomato Soup By Andrew Zimmern The perfect tomato soup with some Parmesan bread toasties that is going to rock your world. It’s tomato insanity in a bowl.
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Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Trout
Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Trout By Andrew Zimmern I love the combination of cured meat and fish, especially in this recipe for fresh-caught trout on the grill. If you’re intimidated by grilling whole fish, don’t be. Binding the trout in layers of prosciutto will help to hold the fish together, while giving it an irresistible charred ham… Read More →
Charred Tomato Sauce with Penne Pasta Recipe
Charred Tomato Sauce with Penne Pasta By Andrew Zimmern This chunky charred tomato sauce will brighten up your summer table. I like to prepare this pasta Roman-style by adding mint, parsley and crushed red pepper for a little kick. Charring the garlic and tomatoes directly on hot coals intensifies the flavor and lends a lovely… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar Salad By Andrew Zimmern This beloved dish was invented nearly a century ago in Tijuana by a chef named Caesar Cardini, who threw together a salad with the only ingredients he had on hand after the restaurant sold out of its regular offering. It has since turned into an American classic, a staple… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Risotto Milanese
Risotto Milanese By Andrew Zimmern Risotto is one of the simplest things to cook, yet one of the hardest dishes to master in the kitchen. The secret is patience, adding your stock little by little as the rice absorbs the starchy liquid to create a creamy texture. Risotto shouldn’t be dense or dry, it should… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Artichoke & Crab Dip
Artichoke & Crab Dip By Andrew Zimmern Elevate the typical artichoke dip with a healthy dose of crab. You’ll thank me for it. Watch Andrew make this recipe:
Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs
Figs & Smoked Mozzarella Wrapped in Prosciutto By Andrew Zimmern Smoky, salty and sweet, these prosciutto-wrapped figs with smoked mozzarella are a perfectly balanced appetizer that only takes a few minutes to throw together. They’re a great addition to a holiday spread and make for a classy upgrade to your game-day finger foods. Watch Andrew… Read More →
Uncomplicated Satisfying Italian Food at Red Rabbit
Red Rabbit The newest member of the Red Cow family—owner Luke Shimp’s insanely popular burger-centric restaurant with several Twin Cities locations—Red Rabbit strays from the elevated bar food vibe to offer Italian classics, pizzas and wood-fired plates. Located on Washington Avenue with an easily recognizable red tufted exterior, it’s a welcome addition to the North… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Turkey Tetrazzini
What to do with turkey leftovers By Andrew Zimmern I always make a Thanksgiving turkey because I love the leftovers turned into sandwiches, soups, and my son’s favorite, turkey tetrazzini. I use up my last scraps of meat and the salty kiss of some killer parmesan with this creamy pasta casserole. On a cold fall… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern Cooks: How to Prepare Artichokes
How to Prepare Artichokes The edible bud of a thistle plant, artichokes can be intimidating to prepare and cook. Covered in an armor of spiky bracts and filled with a fibrous inedible choke, their defense system is on point. Cleaning, trimming and prepping them for cooking is easy once you learn a few simple tricks.… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Broccoli Rabe Pasta
Broccoli Rabe Pasta with Lemony Breadcrumbs By Andrew Zimmern This is one of my favorite ways to cook and eat broccoli rabe—charred on the grill and served with a simple pasta seasoned with garlic and olive oil. The lemon-and-garlic-infused breadcrumbs add a brilliantly crunchy contrast to the dish that you’ll love. Watch Andrew make this… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern’s Go-To Restaurant for a Late Night Meal
112 Eatery Located a few short blocks from Target Field in downtown Minneapolis, James Beard award-winning chef Isaac Becker’s first restaurant is a favorite amongst chefs and service industry folks. That has as much to do with their steak tartare, famous 112 cheeseburger and foie gras meatballs, as it does with their night owl hours… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern’s Simple Tomato Sauce Recipe
Basic Tomato Sauce I am a huge believer in culinary literacy. Everyone should know how to make a simple tomato sauce because there are so many ways to use it in the kitchen. The best part? This recipe only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. Once you master the basic recipe, feel free… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern Traces Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride on Bizarre Foods
Tune in for Bizarre Foods: Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride Aug. 29 at 9|8c on Travel Channel The midnight ride of Paul Revere marked the beginning of a war that changed our world forever. On this episode of Bizarre Foods, I’m following in the footsteps of this great patriot, revealing layers of history and food traditions… Read More →
Steven Brown’s Perfect Neighborhood Restaurant
Tilia Chef Steven Brown is one of Minneapolis’ greatest assets. At Tilia, he’s taken the concept of a comfortable neighborhood restaurant and perfected it—from the cozy atmosphere and kitchen counter seating, to the affordable, yet insanely delicious menu. It’s a place I can take my kid for breakfast, my wife for lunch and my lawyer… Read More →
Black Rice Risotto with Peas, Asparagus & Mushrooms
Black Risotto with Peas, Asparagus & Mushrooms By Andrew Zimmern This black rice boasts an intense fragrance, with a chewy texture and roasted, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with fresh spring vegetables.
Gavin Kaysen’s Splurge-Worthy Fine Dining
Spoon and Stable After rising to chef stardom working for Daniel Boulud in NYC, Gavin Kaysen returned home in 2014 to open his first restaurant Spoon and Stable. Located in a beautifully renovated stable in the North Loop, it was the local restaurant opening of the decade. The hometown hero is one of the best… Read More →
Creamy Polenta with Pork Ragù
Creamy Polenta with Pork Ragù By Andrew Zimmern Nothing says comfort food like a rich, hearty tomato sauce poured over a bowl of creamy polenta. This recipe feeds an army—with leftovers—so be prepared to freeze the extras for easy weeknight meals to come, or simply cut the recipe in half.
Marcus Samuelsson’s Mac & Greens
Mac & Greens By Marcus Samuelsson Sometimes you put a dish on the menu to try it out and it takes over. You find that out when you take it off the menu and there’s a chorus of disappointed voices. That dish has become a classic. I wanted comfort food, but I knew I needed… Read More →
Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini
An Easy Way to Use Up Turkey Leftovers By Andrew Zimmern I always make a Thanksgiving turkey because I love the leftovers turned into sandwiches, soups, and my son’s favorite, turkey tetrazzini. I use up my last scraps of meat and the salty kiss of some killer parmesan with this creamy pasta casserole.
Savory Stuffing Bread Pudding Recipe
Upgrade Your Thanksgiving Stuffing By Andrew Zimmern This holiday season, I’ve decided to upgrade the classic American stuffing with this take on a savory, rich bread pudding. Even if you’re a Thanksgiving menu purist, this recipe will win you over. Like this recipe? Save it on Pinterest.
Naomi Pomeroy’s Potato Dumplings
Potato Dumplings with Parsley & Chives By Naomi Pomeroy I wanted to include a dumpling recipe in this book because dumplings are a versatile, easy comfort-food dish to make year-round. I did a lot of research, testing dozens of traditional dumpling recipes, but none of them were quite right. Eventually, I settled on this simple… Read More →
9 Sweet & Savory Ways to Cook Squash this Fall
The Taste of Autumn For me, the first squash of fall ranks right up there with the first berries of summer or the first braise of winter. I find the flavor of winter squash infinitely more complex than its summertime cousins, such as zucchini. Hard squash are as versatile as they are varied—look for kabocha,… Read More →
A Foolproof Recipe for Macaroni and Cheese
Easy, Weeknight Homemade Mac and Cheese By Andrew Zimmern Of the dozens of recipes for this comfort food classic that I have in my recipe file, this one is unique. I start cooking on the stovetop, melting the cheese into a rich, creamy sauce, then finish it in the oven. It’s cheesy and easy, super… Read More →
All the Food Worth Trying at the Minnesota State Fair
We tasted new food at the Minnesota State Fair – here’s our take. By AndrewZimmern.com Staff Tasked with sampling a slew of new foods at the State Fair, we skipped breakfast and headed out early Thursday morning with empty stomachs and open minds. There were pleasant surprises (maple bacon shaved ice!), a few safe bets (anything with… Read More →
Homemade Basil Pesto with Pumpkin Seeds
Nothing beats simple, homemade pesto in the summer. Most recipes for traditional basil pesto call for pine nuts, but I’m here to make the case for pumpkin seeds. I fell in love with pumpkin seeds (pepitas) after visiting Mexico, where seeds and nuts are used in a variety of recipes, from salsas to desserts. I… Read More →
Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Trout with Sage & Lemon
Easy Grilled Trout with Prosciutto By Andrew Zimmern This is my go-to recipe for fresh-caught trout. A simple, satisfying summertime meal, make this at your cabin, campsite or in your backyard.
Hominy Grill’s Shrimp & Grits
Shrimp and Grits HOMINY GRILL, CHARLESTON, SC When everyone tells you to go to one place for one dish, you don’t ask questions: you just get in the car and drive. That was the case with the shrimp and grits at Hominy Grill. An ingredient introduced to Southern cooking by Native Americans, grits are often… Read More →
Rustic Canyon Wine Bar & Seasonal Kitchen
Santa Monica’s Rustic Canyon By Bob & Sue Chef Jeremy Fox (ex-Ubuntu and Manresa) offers creative dishes and a thoughtful wine list in this trendy, casual restaurant. Vegetarians will love the beets with quinoa, avocado, blood orange and pistachio; the fresh peas with pecorino, mint, black pepper and red wine vinegar; and the white yams… Read More →
Where to Splurge in Northern California
Eating at California’s Five Michelin 3 Stars By Bob & Sue With the elevation of Manresa to three stars for 2016, Northern California now has five of the 13 Michelin 3-star restaurants in the United States. We ate at all five in nine days during our recent anniversary celebration in January. These five great chefs… Read More →