Box of the Day: Episode 13
What’s in the Box? Today we’ve got two mystery boxes. What could be inside? SPOILER ALERT Find out more about The Knick on Cinemax.
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Go Fork Yourself: Minnows & Minneapolis
Minnows and Minneapolis The Mini Apple Andrew calls in from New York to talk with Molly about changes in the Minneapolis food scene, some new projects, and how to get over an aversion to some textures. Read: Chefs Move Beyond New York (The New York Times) Read: First Look: Andrew Zimmern’s New Cookware Line (Eater) This episode… Read More →
Shop Andrew Zimmern
Hot-n-Fresh Out the Kitchen T-shirts, autographed books, one-of-a-kind hoodies, hats, travel gear and more now available on the brand-new Shop Andrew Zimmern. Check it out>>> Andrew Zimmern Hollyhoodz Andrew Zimmern’s Canteen Baseball Hat Andrew Zimmern’s Canteen T-Shirt Autographed Copy of Andrew Zimmern’s Field Guide… Autographed Copy of The Bizarre Truth Barnyard-y T-Shirt (Men) Barnyard-y… Read More →
Alex Stupak’s Fish Tempura Tacos with Roasted Salsa Verde
Fish Tempura Tacos This recipe for fish tempura tacos with roasted salsa verde comes from New York chef Alex Stupak, whose brilliant food at his Empellón restaurants showcases an amazing understanding of Mexico’s culinary culture.
Throwback Thursday: Auflauf mit Al Franken
Auf Deutsch Throwing it back to when Al Franken (before he was a senator) and I made Auflauf, a German breakfast pancake, for a cooking segment on a local news channel. The Senator decided to do the segment in a German accent. I’m not really sure what accent I’m doing. It’s more like Swedish Chef.… Read More →
Chile Sauce 101
Southwest-Style Salsas By Andrew Zimmern I’min love with the global pantry. Learning ingredients and techniques from other food worlds is something that really thrills me. One small, simple recipe can be built on for years, providing limitless cooking pleasure. Take these two sauces, red and green salsas from the Southwestern US, familiar to anyone who… Read More →
Georgia Pellegrini’s Braised Venison Tacos
Braised Venison Tacos By Georgia Pellegrini I highly recommend making a big batch of this and having a taco party. If you don’t have venison try bison, beef, wild boar, elk, pork or whatever you fancy. The idea is to use a muscular cut of meat that you can braise. Any extra scraps that you… Read More →
Big Star’s Taco de Pescado
Beer-Battered Fish Tacos This recipe for crunchy, beer-battered fish tacos comes from Big Star’s Chef de Cuisine Cary Taylor. Topped with a tangy slaw and wrapped in fresh corn tortillas, it’s the ultimate summertime fish fry.
Go Fork Yourself: Alex Guarnaschelli
Alex Guarnaschelli “Pick one thing and be it.” Chef Alex Guarnaschelli of Chopped and Iron Chef America joins Andrew & Molly to talk about passion, expanding your horizons, and how long it takes to become good chef. Plus, they talk about the new SCOTTeVest. Watch: Alex on Chopped Teen Tournament This episode is sponsored by: Find out more and… Read More →
The Perennial Plate’s Wild Rice Bhel Puri
Spicy, Sweet, Sour Indian Street Food By Daniel Klein & Mirra Fine One of our favorite dishes in India is also one of the freshest. This dish can be made with all prepared goods, or you can make it all from scratch… we recommend the latter. This is also the first recipe from our cooking… Read More →
5 Questions: The Perennial Plate
Adventures in Sustainable Eating A two-time James Beard Award-winning online documentary series, The Perennial Plate explores socially responsible eating in the United States and abroad. The beautifully shot weekly series was created by Daniel Klein, an activist and chef, and Mirra Fine, a graphic designer, writer and now filmmaker, who impressively research, film, edit, and produce each piece… Read More →
All-Star Hot Dog Derby
Hot Dog! Before the Home Run Derby, there was the hot dog derby. Five hot dogs, three judges, and one winner. Bryan Caswell of REEF in Houston made a killer chorizo dog that ended up bringing home top prize. I had a great time hanging out with Bryan, Graham Elliot, Merlin Verrier, Nick Elmi, the… Read More →
Zimmern Meets SCOTTeVEST
Functional Fashion I’ve been a SCOTTeVEST customer for years. Their vests are the best travel tool in my go-bag. They are flawlessly engineered and stand up to travel abuse. They’re also super cool and fun to wear, I feel like a secret agent when I put it on. Working with SCOTTeVEST, we’ve made a special… Read More →
AZ’s Road Trip on Spotify
Tunes for the Road If you’re driving cross country this summer, you’ll need a soundtrack for the ride. I put together a list of 60 of my favorite songs to listen to while heading down the highway Get the full playlist on Spotify. from Neil Young’s “Cinnamon Girl”… …to Beastie Boys’ “Looking Down the Barrel… Read More →
Go Fork Yourself: All Stars
All Stars Play Ball! After a weekend of baseball, Andrew & Molly talk about the All-Star Game. They discuss how cell phones have changed the dining world. Molly shares her sangria recipe and Andrew tells us how to get the full NYC experience in December. Read: Are Smartphones to Blame for Slow Service at Restaurants? (Eater)… Read More →
Children’s All-Stars
All-Star Festivities In celebration of the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Children’s Hospital chose 16 kids to form its own all-star team. It was a fantastic event, where the Children’s All-Stars signed autographs for sports and television celebrities, including actor James Denton, Wild player Zach Parise, Ryan McDonagh of the New York Rangers, and yours truly. The… Read More →
Grilled Radicchio with Goat Cheese and Herbed Tomato Dressing
Vibrant Summer Salad By Andrew Zimmern The trio of grilled radicchio (I prefer the long-leaf varietal for this recipe), goat cheese and tomato is about as essential as it gets, focusing heavily on sour-salty-bitter-sweet. Paired with crusty bread it stands on its own, thanks to the cheese pairing, but it’s also killer with something off… Read More →
4 Knife Skills Everyone Should Know
Dice Like a Pro Want to impress your friends? Master these four knife skills. All you need are some vegetables (cucumbers, carrots, whatever), a cutting board and a super-sharp, badass knife. In this video, I show you how to cut perfect batons, matchsticks, 1/2” dice and micro dice (or brunoise, if you want to be… Read More →
Jenn Louis’ Guide to Portland
Not to Miss in Portland A Food & Wine Best New Chef and Top Chef Masters contestant, Jenn Louis is a champion of Pacific Northwest cuisine and one of Oregon’s most beloved chefs. At her restaurants Lincoln and the more casual Sunshine Tavern, Louis strikes the ideal balance between rustic and refined with a less-is-more approach… Read More →
All-Star Summer Block Party
Take Me Out to the Ballgame I’m a huge baseball fan. I could not be more excited about the MLB All-Star weekend coming to my hometown of Minneapolis. I’m even more excited that I get to be a part of it. But I’m most excited that you can be a part of it too. On… Read More →
Best of Target Field
What to Eat & Drink at Target Field Open since 2010, Target Field is a beautiful stadium in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Thankfully, there’s a host of good eats from local chefs, restaurants and breweries, so don’t settle on a wimpy tube steak washed down with watery beer. In honor of the 2014 All-Star… Read More →
9 Places to Eat & Drink in Downtown Minneapolis
Our Picks for Pre- & Post-Game Dining Lucky for hungry baseball fans, Target Field sits next to some of Minneapolis’ best restaurants and bars. Just in time for the 2014 All-Star Game, here’s a round-up our favorite Downtown and North Loop establishments, from raucous pubs and local breweries to after hours fine dining. Pre-Game… Read More →
Go Fork Yourself: Jenn Louis
Jenn Louis Glutine Non É Il Diavolo Portland chef and Top Chef Masters contestant Jenn Louis tells Andrew & Molly about her new cookbook, running a business, the city of Portland, and the secret to a good relationship. Plus, Andrew & Molly discuss the soul food debate, tripe, and the best techniques for grilling chicken. Read: When… Read More →
Dress Up Your Hotdog
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 →
Istrian Cabbage Slaw
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.
Pickled Jalapeños
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.
Kugler Family Sauerkraut
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 →
Roasted Red Pepper Relish
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.
Roasted Vegetable Mayonnaise
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.
Eating in Bordeaux
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 →