7 Ways to Dress Up Your Hotdog There’s nothing wrong with a classic all-beef hot dog with yellow mustard, but sometimes you wanna dress your dog to impress. So if you’re looking for a grown-up wiener with bold flavors, try adding some homemade toppings. And while your guests will freak over these condiments, let’s not… Read More →
Add Some Crunch By Andrew Zimmern For an extra crunch, use this tangy Istrian cabbage slaw as a topping for hot dogs or pulled pork sandwiches.
Spice It Up By Andrew Zimmern Skip the jarred jalapeño rings at your next backyard barbecue and make this super easy quick-pickled version. Trust me, they’re far superior to their store-bought counterpart.
The Art of Fermentation Freshly fermented sauerkraut is a nutrient-dense, crunchier, tangier, more delicious version of the mushy kind you find in the grocery store. All it takes is the right equipment (gotta love the old school ceramic fermenting crocks), a couple ingredients and a little patience. This recipe comes from my right-hand lady, Dusti…… Read More →
Great On Everything By Andrew Zimmern This delicious roasted red pepper relish is great on burgers, brats, hot dogs, deli sandwiches and even as a dip with fresh vegetables or chips.
The Perfect Seasoned Mayo By Andrew Zimmern This jazzed-up vegetable mayonnaise is my go-to sandwich spread. It’s also a great dip for summer vegetables.
Memorable Meals By Bob & Sue While known more for its wine than its food, the greater Bordeaux area offers some memorable dining opportunities: La Grande Vigne La Grande Vigne (Michelin one star) sits in the heart of the Smith Haut Lafitte winery south of the city of Bordeaux. A young chef brings a wonderful sense… Read More →
Bringing electricity to millions in the poorest parts of the world is the best way to help them. By Andrew Zimmern “Does anything gross you out?” It’s a question I get at least a dozen times a day. Millions of people have seen me on television eating outrageous things, perhaps thinking I was born without… Read More →
Michael Symon “In the heartland, farm to table is how you live” Chef and host of ABC’s The Chew Michael Symon talks with Andrew & Molly about Cleveland and how a city can change its image through its food scene. Plus, they talk about creating a good work environment and the upcoming All-Star Game. Questions We want… Read More →
Classic Angel Food Cake By Andrew Zimmern I love angel food cake. It reminds me of my childhood, it’s the dessert I’d always request on my July 4th birthday. This classic recipe is super moist, airy, and just heavenly served with fluffy whipped cream and fresh summer berries.
Cleveland Rocks. After being named Best New Chef by Food & Wine magazine in 1998, Michael Symon shot into the national spotlight. Since then he’s become a James Beard Award winner, an Iron Chef, a cookbook author, and a host of ABC’s The Chew. Symon’s work in his hometown of Cleveland put it on the… Read More →
Salty, Spicy, Tangy Goodness One night at his eponymous Brooklyn restaurant, former Top Chef contestant Dale Talde tasked his cooks with replicating the Americanized version of kung pao that they all jones for after grueling double kitchen shifts. When nothing but a hit of salty, spicy, tangy goodness will do, this should be your go-to… Read More →
Fried & True Who thought a Jewish girl from Argentina could produce one of the best takes on an American favorite? But Michy—as everyone affectionately refers to beloved Miami restaurateur Michelle Bernstein—does exactly that. On summer Wednesdays she serves an incredible all-you-can-eat fried chicken buffet—the chicken gilded with an impossibly crisp coating—that calls to mind… Read More →
Fed Up with Stephanie Soechtig With Added Sugar Andrew & Molly are joined by Stephanie Soechtig, the director of the documentary Fed Up. They discuss the misinformation surrounding food and health, the importance of making a change, and what we can do to stop the epidemic. Plus, their last-minute thoughts before Molly’s wedding and the closing of Union… Read More →
Redefining Scandinavian Cooking A former Navy Officer who opted for a chef’s life, Paul Berglund has made a name for himself as the executive chef of Minneapolis’ Bachelor Farmer, where he’s cooking trend-setting modernist Nordic cuisine. We talk with Berglund about the resurgence of Scandinavian food, taking risks and note-worthy chefs in the Twin Cities.… Read More →
The Ultimate American Waffles By Jeni Britton Bauer Trust me when I say that these are the ultimate American waffles. The batter is put together the night before and it gets really airy overnight. The results are fantastic: crispy outside, light and a bit chewy inside, with a warm, yeasty flavor. I love these for breakfast… Read More →
Minnesota Food Truck Fair It’s that time of year again, so get out of the house, soak up some rays and head to the Minnesota Food Truck Fair in Uptown for great food and live music. Now in its third year, they’ve really expanded the festival with dozens of trucks offering cuisines from all over… Read More →
Ten Years of Great Burgers Big respect and huge congrats to Shake Shack for a decade of serving up fantastic food. I had a blast serving my AZ Cabrito Butter Burger to all of the wonderful folks in Madison Square Park. The celebration went all week with burgers from Daniel Boulud, David Chang, Daniel Humm,… Read More →
Kombucha Revolution By Stephen Lee As delicious as it is healing, this infused kombucha combines the refreshing flavor of fresh lemon juice with the calming properties of lavender. The flavor is unique and beautiful—sweet with floral notes. Recipe from Stephen Lee’s new cookbook, Kombucha Revolution. Order your copy here.
Gluten with Elissa Altman The Gluten Episode We discuss all things gluten on this week’s Go Fork Yourself. Along with Elissa Altman of Poor Man’s Feast, Andrew & Molly work their way through the problems of the gluten-free label. Elissa also shares her advice for food writers and talks about her upcoming book. Watch: Pedestrian Question- What is… Read More →
Bitter is the new black: exploring the fourth taste. By Andrew Zimmern A recipe from my cooking demonstration at the 2014 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.
Heritage Hog Renaissance As the founder of the pork-centric culinary competition Cochon 555, Brady Lowe is on a mission to remind us what true pork tastes like. In each of the 10 cities on the annual tour, Cochon 555 showcases five chefs, five heritage breed pigs and five winemakers to promote breed diversity and whole animal… Read More →
A Guide to Choosing the Right Knives My Go Fork Yourself co-host Molly Mogren is currently in the market for some new knives. And since I am a knife freak, she asked me which three knives are must-haves in every kitchen. In typical fashion, I couldn’t keep it to just three… but I tried my… Read More →
A Simple Eggy Pancake By Andrew Zimmern This pancake grows up the sides of the pan and forms an amazing, thick, crêpe-y pancake just yearning to be filled with all of your favorite ingredients. It’s a weekend breakfast family treat my grandmother taught my mom to make when she married my dad. I used to… Read More →
GMOs with Dr. Scott Fahrenkrug Genetic Engineering Andrew & Molly are joined by GMO-expert Dr. Scott Fahrenkrug of Recombinetics to discuss the hot-button topic of genetic modification. Plus, Andrew shares his tips for incorporating bull testicles into your diet and what to do with all of that lemon zest. Read: Engineered salmon may be a tough… Read More →
Bold, Juicy Vietnamese-Flavored Pork Burger By Andrew Zimmern While I love a good ol’ traditional beef burger, this pork burger packed with Vietnamese flavors is a worthy alternative. The fragrant herbs, sweet-and-spicy dipping sauce, and pickled carrots and daikon radish adds a fresh, tangy component that’s perfect on a hot day.
Four Burger Chains That Get it Right I love easy meals on a hot summer day. Between road trips, days on the water, shuttling the kids between summer camps and sports, stopping for a quick burger is the most practical and the MOST APPEALING option. Just because you’re eating quick-service grub doesn’t mean you have… Read More →
The Best Cabrito Burger By Andrew Zimmern Americans need to eat more alternative proteins—it’s healthier and better for our planet, plus it’s economically and culturally sustainable. This recipe is inspired by the goat butter burger we serve on my food truck. I might be biased, but that burger is one of the best things I’ve… Read More →
Lend a Helping Hand On the Minnesota episode of Bizarre Foods, I stop by a small smokehouse near Lake Superior in Knife River, Minn. Russ Kendall’s Smokehouse serves up some of the best smoked whitefish I’ve ever had. Whenever I visit the North Shore, I stop at Kendall’s on the way. Open since the 1920s, the smokehouse… Read More →
Up Your Burger Game The hamburger is a cultural constant in this country, the most iconic of American foods that defines us in many ways. It’s proletariat, it’s a kids meal, it’s high-end luxury food. And it’s one of my favorite things to eat. Now that summer is in full swing, it’s time to perfect… Read More →
