Read AZ and the Lost City of Ophir, and share your pics for a chance to win. I am thrilled with the positive response I’ve received about my new kids book, AZ and the Lost City of Ophir, the first novel in the Alliance of World Explorers series for middle-grade readers. It’s a rip-roaring, Indiana… Read More →
Garides Saganaki By Andrew Zimmern Garides saganaki is a classic Greek dish of shrimp, tomatoes, onion and feta. Cooked under the broiler, this bubbling one-pot dish is easy and so satisfying. Be sure to serve with plenty of crusty bread to sop up the sauce. Watch Andrew make this recipe:
Smoked Duck & Barley Salad with Lovage & Plums By Nevada Berg Duck season begins in early autumn and one of my favorite ways to prepare duck is to smoke it. It’s a simple process and makes for fantastic flavor and crispy skin. I tend not to brine duck, but rather pat it dry and… Read More →
Big Food Truck Tip Premieres Wednesday, September 19th at 10/9pm CT on Food Network I can’t wait to share my new series with you, Big Food Truck Tip, premiering on Food Network with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, September 19th at 10/9pm CT. Join me as I travel the country in search of passionate food truck… Read More →
What is so great about the Minnesota State Fair? I’m sure you’ve heard me wax poetic about the food at the fair, but honestly, it’s the people that make me want to visit all 12 days. From the animal barns and seed art to bundt cakes and machinery hill, there’s much more to the fair… Read More →
Mexican-Style Grilled Cheese By Andrew Zimmern Often used for quesadillas, Oaxacan string cheese is a mild mozzarella-like cow’s milk cheese that melts beautifully. It’s the perfect choice for this gooey grilled cheese sandwich, paired with leftover pork, onion and fresh tomatillo salsa. Watch Andrew make this recipe:
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 →
Grilled Paella with Shrimp, Mussels & Clams By Andrew Zimmern Paella is traditionally cooked over an open fire. The crust develops superbly, while the aroma and flavor of the fire convect into the open pan. Grilled paella may seem intimidating, but it’s easy to accomplish if you follow a few simple rules. Make sure you have all… Read More →
My Best Barbecue Sauce Recipe By Andrew Zimmern This is a hybridized version of a vinegary Carolina-style sauce mixed with the peppery, tomato-based sauce found in Tennessee. Spicy, sweet and tangy, it’s the most versatile barbecue sauce you’ll ever make. I like the consistency to be halfway between a splash and a sauce, but if… Read More →
Chicken Skewers with Za’atar By Andrew Zimmern Here’s a peek at research and development for our Andrew Zimmern’s Canteen: Skewers concept at Minneapolis’ Target Field. In this recipe, we marinate chicken thighs in za’atar (a blend of thyme, sumac and sesame seeds that’s commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking), lemon and olive oil, before skewering… Read More →
Israeli Tomato & Cucumber Salad By Andrew Zimmern Every country in the Levant owns a version of this salad. I grew up calling this simple, healthy mixture of chopped fresh vegetables tossed with aromatic herbs, lemon juice and olive oil Israeli Salad. Don’t feel obligated to stick to this recipe, there are very few rules.… 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 →
Tzatziki Sauce By Andrew Zimmern One of my favorite condiments, tzatziki is a traditional Greek yogurt sauce packed with cucumber and herbs. It’s an essential element of any Mediterranean meze spread that can be used as a dip for fresh vegetables, a salad, or a cooling topping for spicy dishes, roasted meats and grilled fish.… Read More →
Tony was a man of contradictions. His work from almost two decades ago inspired a rogue-ish bro culture in the chef world that in the past few years he came to revile and worked hard to repudiate. He told me almost 13 years ago that television was the “most vile mistress,” but he refined the… Read More →
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 →
Roasted Tomato Sauce for Pizza 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. In this recipe, Campbell chars whole tomatoes before roasting them in the oven… Read More →
Pizza Dough 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 and owner of Minneapolis’ Red Wagon Pizza Co., to share his wisdom for creating restaurant-quality pizza at home. To start, he’s tackling pizza dough, probably the most daunting step for… Read More →
Potato Salad By Andrew Zimmern Everyone needs a potato salad recipe in their back pocket during backyard barbecue season. I’m channeling my inner French grandmother in this version with fingerling potatoes glossed in a warm, rich bacon vinaigrette. It’s always the first thing to disappear off the potluck table… just saying. Watch Andrew make this… Read More →
Classic Creamy Coleslaw By Andrew Zimmern This grandma-style creamy coleslaw is inspired by the recipe my mother always made when I was a child. For me, it’s perfectly balanced, creamy but not gloppy, tangy with hint of sweetness, crunchy and vegetal. Salting the cabbage forces it to expel some of its moisture, which results in… Read More →
Tune in for The Zimmern List in Las Vegas, May 15 9/8c on Travel Channel! I love Las Vegas. Don’t hate me. For decades, Vegas was essentially food negligent. There were some decent steakhouses and lousy casino buffets. Folks went to Vegas to gamble, see a show and lower themselves slowly into the hot tub… Read More →
Salad with Poached Eggs & Bacon Vinaigrette By Andrew Zimmern It’s hard to beat the contrasting combination of salty and sweet, hot and cold, soft and crunchy in this one-eyed salad with bacon and brown sugar vinaigrette. Make it for an easy brunch, lunch or weeknight supper. Watch Andrew make this recipe:
Homemade Everything Bagel Spice Recipe by Kevin Masse from TheFeedFeed This spice blend is not just for bagels, it’s a utility seasoning that pairs well with everything—from grilled meats and roasted vegetables to popcorn and avocado toast. Be sure to use dried onion and garlic flakes, the powdered version would be too overpowering. Watch Andrew and Kevin make this… Read More →
Mexican Pork Burgers with Tomatillo Salsa By Andrew Zimmern In this recipe, I infuse ground pork with the bold flavors of Mexican chorizo to create an irresistible burger. For the best results, it’s essential that you allow the pork to sit overnight with all of the seasonings. You can grill the burgers or sear in… Read More →
Fried Tater Tots with a Sweet & Spicy Thai-Inspired Glaze By Andrew Zimmern One of my favorite things I ate while shooting an episode of Zimmern List in Portland, Oregon was a plate of tater tots paired with a spicy chile glaze. Inspired by this delicious and addictive dish, I decided to create my own… Read More →
Wok-Tossed Asparagus in Black Bean Sauce By Andrew Zimmern A sign that warm weather is in sight, the first glimpse of fresh spring asparagus is a celebratory event. It’s one of my favorite foods and a versatile ingredient, so I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it when it’s in abundance in the market… 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 →
Chengdu-Style Hot & Cold Cucumbers By Andrew Zimmern This is one of my absolute hands-down favorite recipes. Inspired by my travels in China, it’s a simple but unique cucumber salad. Salting the cucumbers is important, you need to draw out the moisture so you don’t end up with a watery stir-fry. Tossing them in a… Read More →
Crispy Crab Rolls By Andrew Zimmern This dish combines my love of Asian cooking and my obsession with mid-19th-century Southern country club recipes. The crust of these crispy crab rolls filled with moist flaked seafood, is made with—surprise!—soft, white sandwich bread. Served with a doctored Thai sweet chile sauce, it’s an irresistible snack. Watch Andrew… Read More →
Kielbasa Split Pea Soup By Andrew Zimmern My grandma started making a version of this almost 50 years ago, using kosher hot dogs and her mom’s pea soup recipe. Suffice it to say, it’s changed. Make it with your favorite Eastern European sausage—kielbasa, Krakowska and Ukrainian all rock in this soup. I like to use… Read More →
Salmon Gravlax By Andrew Zimmern This salmon is cured for two days with a mix of fresh herbs, star anise, Pernod, sugar and salt. The salt and sugar draw out the liquid from the fish, so the texture and flavor is superb without having to weigh it down to expel the moisture. While gravlax seems… Read More →
