I’m thrilled to share my new Knife Skills video series, presented by Shun Cutlery, with all of you. We’ve been working on this series of 10 videos for months, and I think you’re going to love them. A nice, sharp knife makes such a huge difference. But the thing is, you also need to know…
Food doesn’t get much prettier than this. Not only is the colorful classic recipe delicious, but it’s also an opportunity to hone your knife skills. By the time you’ve got all 11 (!!!!) components in a bowl, you’ll have chopped, diced, minced, and sliced. Learning never tasted so good. Knives Used in this Video:… Read More →
Do you really need a quality chef’s knife? I think so. A quality knife works better, is safer to use, and— with the right care— will last a long time. There are a few easy things that you can do to ensure you get the most out of your knives. I’m discussing all this in…
Make this rustic vegetable tian recipe while learning how to chop and slice. Today, we’re making the ultimate Provençal side dish (though let me be clear— it’s hearty enough to work as a main). I’m taking zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, onions and garlic, tons of fresh herbs, capers, Parmesan breadcrumbs and my Badia Italian Seasoning… Read More →
I’m thrilled to share my new Knife Skills video series, presented by Shun Knives. We’ve been working on this series of 10 videos for months, and I think you’re going to love them. A nice, sharp knife makes such a huge difference. But the thing is, you also need to know how to use it.… Read More →
Lisa Donovan’s Slab Buttermilk Pie Recipe By Lisa Donovan I developed my buttermilk chess pie when I was working with Sean Brock as his pastry chef as a nod to both of our deep Appalachian roots. It became a huge staple in my career and social life—I basically couldn’t show up to a picnic without… Read More →
It’s almost back-to-school time. After three months of loose schedules, late bedtimes, and long days at the pool, the day after Labor Day feels like a natural reset. To ease the transition, I always look to gear that makes mealtime (and life) fun and as stress-free as possible. Here are some of my favorite ways…
My Go-to Grillables Want to up your grill game? Start with better proteins. I’ve created this list of some of my favorites– from Waygu beef and Kurobuta pork to sustainable striped bass and wild game. I’ve included some links to recipes in the post as well. You can follow them to the letter, or use…
Every home cook needs a few quality knives. My go-to knives come from Shun. I have an embarrassing amount of them, but for your average person, I think a good chef’s knife, paring knife, kitchen shears and a serrated knife can do just about any job. Fun extras include a blunt nose nakiri for vegetables (primarily);…
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.
Compound Butter Recipe By Andrew Zimmern I am a sucker for a good butter burger, a Wisconsin specialty invented at Solley’s in Milwaukee. Finish a cooked burger with a dollop of butter seasoned with shallots, herbs, a little fresh lemon juice and a shake of my Badia Lemon & Shallots spice blend. Once it melts… Read More →
Easy Grilled Pork Kebabs By Andrew Zimmern In this recipe, I marinate pork in my new citrus herb seasoning, Greek yogurt and lemon before skewering the meat and cooking it in a hot pan. Serve it stuffed into pitas or as a rice bowl with tomato and cucumber salad and tzatziki sauce.
This Moroccan-inspired sheet pan chicken recipe is an easy and flavorful weeknight meal. Made with my Grill Magic Badia seasoning, this meal is loaded with North African flavors of the spice market. It transforms a ho-hum dish to a miraculous one. This recipe serves four, and only uses one pan, leaving minimal dishes to deal… Read More →
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 →
By Andrew Zimmern Beef and shrimp winter rolls are so easy and delicious to make. The lightly seared beef adds such a richness to a fresh bunch of herbs and greens. Watch Me Make Winter Rolls:
By Andrew Zimmern
Duck confit is one of my favorite ingredients to cook with and this hash is to die for… Make a confit yourself or order from D’Artagnan Foods. You won’t regret it. Watch Me Make This Duck Confit Hash Recipe:
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 If you’re looking for the perfect salty, crispy appetizer (or midnight snack), do yourself a favor and try this pork belly recipe. Just remember to keep an eye on your broiler—I remembered to do that a little later than I should have, but I have to admit, it was a pretty delicious… Read More →
Adapted and interpreted from Luchow’s Cookbook This recipe is from my demo at the Aspen Food & Wine Festival, Classic Lost NYC: A tribute to restaurants we’ve loved and lost.
Summer Squash Pasta with Brown Butter & Lemon This is a fresh and bright pasta that uses seasonal ingredients like summer squash. You can use any sort of zucchini, my favorite being gold bar squash. Please note: the smaller the better when it comes to these squash. When they get big (you know—like when they… Read More →
By Andrew Zimmern I’m obsessed with fermented foods, from sauerkraut to kimchi, and love the hobbyist nature of making my own at home. Kimchi is a staple of Korean cuisine, a traditional dish of fermented vegetables. This napa cabbage kimchi is spicy, sour, crunchy and incredibly addictive. I’ll eat it on anything.
By Andrew Zimmern The end of summer in Minnesota means prime tomato and corn season! This sweet corn succotash with pan con tomate is the perfect way to cap off an amazing harvest season and highlight the produce at its peak flavor. Like this recipe? Save it Pinterest!
By Andrew Zimmern
By Andrew Zimmern
By Andrew Zimmern
By Andrew Zimmern We’re making temaki, a Japanese hand-rolled sushi, on AZ Cooks tonight! It’s super fun and easy to make at home.
By Andrew Zimmern Just in time for Father’s Day, I made a delicious Thai grilled beef salad. With aged beef and fresh veggies and herbs, you can put together a healthy, satisfying meal that is sure to wow Dad and your guests. Also, I used four different cuts of meat from Snake River Farms, and… Read More →
Grilled Skirt Steak with Rum Sauce By Andrew Zimmern
