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Miami’s Ethnic Eats

A Few Latin Favorites Miami’s population has seen a radical shift in recent years. With an influx of Caribbean, Central American, South American, and other Latino communities in the city, it’s  become the unofficial capital of the Latin world. You should expect in a city where nearly 70 percent of the population is Latin American…  Read More

Borscht

Beef, Beet & Cabbage Borscht

A Battle-Tested Classic By Andrew Zimmern This was all I ever wanted to eat growing up and I still crave it more than I care to admit. This Eastern European cabbage soup is really more of a schi than a borscht, but why quibble over names? In America in the ’60s, unless you were Russian, this…  Read More

Food & Wine’s Chefs-in-Residence

The New Food & Wine  Food & Wine magazine has tapped six Chefs-in-Residence to consult on monthly features, recipes and travel tips. I am honored to join world-class chefs Grant Achatz, Hugh Acheson, Mario Batali, David Chang and Eric Ripert as a recipe developer and travel guru in this exciting new partnership. More info at foodandwine.com:…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Sriracha & Jet Packs

Sriracha & Jet Packs Hot Issue Go Fork Yourself returns this week with Andrew calling in from Miami. Andrew and Molly catch up, discuss their New Year’s resolutions, and talk about the great Sriracha debate. Plus, they answer the question: what do I do with a whole chicken? More Information Sriracha Rebuttal (AndrewZimmern.com) Food & Wine…  Read More

Retro Curry

Japanese Soul Cooking: Retro Curry

Old-School Japanese Curry By Tadashi Ono & Harris Salat Let’s dial it back to where it all began: old-school Japanese curry. Sweet-savory, fragrant, rich—and irresistible—this dish calls for the classic Japanese curry ingredients, that is, root vegetables, apple, and beef. And you thicken it using an old-fashioned roux, a French-style thickening agent for sauces made…  Read More

5 Questions: Tadashi Ono & Harris Salat

Japanese Soul Cooking When you think of Japanese food, staples from your local sushi bar might come to mind. But that’s just one itty-bitty fragment of Japan’s culinary traditions. Tadashi Ono, a chef and New York-based author, and Harris Salat, food writer and owner of Ganso in Brooklyn, have set out to give Japanese comfort food…  Read More

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Curry-Glazed Carrots

A Quick Braise & Glaze By Andrew Zimmern Trying a healthier diet? This simple recipe is a good place to start. The flavor combination of carrots, curry, orange and ginger is amazing, not to mention incredibly nutritious.

Sriracha Rebuttal

Counterpoint Back in November I wrote a blog post about why I am over Sriracha. In summary, I just think there are better hot sauces out there. Plenty of great ones pack more punch and flavor. After the blog came out, I received a ton of feedback. Some of you agreed. Some of you really…  Read More

Andrew Zimmern's Pork and Asparagus

Pork & Asparagus with Chile-Garlic Sauce

Authentic Chinese at Home By Andrew Zimmern Fermented chile-garlic bean sauce (toban djan) will change your cooking life. You can marinate with it, use it as a rub, in a sauce or any way you can imagine. The fermented beans supply all the punch of authenticity and honesty you need to make some great Chinese…  Read More

Montréal

Indulge in Montréal Montréal is not only one of the most beautiful and captivating cities in North America, it’s also one of the most exciting places to eat and indulge. Our neighbor to the north celebrates foods like poutine (French fries and cheese curds smothered in gravy), maple syrup and decadent foie gras, so a…  Read More

Bizarre Bites: Bird’s Nest Soup

Spit Soup Every once in a while I stumble upon a food and think, “What sick mind came up with this idea in the first place?” Bird’s nest soup falls into that category. I’d like to meet whoever first decided to soak a bird’s nest in water overnight, then pick feathers and feces out of the…  Read More

Andrew Zimmern's Creme Brulee

Crème Brûlée

The Perfect Love Letter By Andrew Zimmern You should know how to make a great custard (plus, it’s always fun to use a blowtorch in the kitchen).

A Conversation with David Tanis

One Good Dish New York Times columnist and author of A Platter of Figs and Heart of the Artichoke, David Tanis sits down to talk with us about his latest cookbook, working for Alice Waters and encouraging cooks to get back in the kitchen. The recently released One Good Dish is a compilation of simple,…  Read More

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Mexican Hot Chocolate

A Wintertime Staple By Andrew Zimmern This spiced Mexican-style hot chocolate is so easy to make at home, and a thousand times more delicious than pre-packaged Swiss Miss. There’s nothing better than a mug of hot chocolate during the holidays – it’s decadent, rich, comfort in a cup that warms you up from the inside out.…  Read More

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Our Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipes

Get into the Holiday Spirit It’s that time of year. You’re bound to be invited to an annual cookie exchange, take treats to the office, or be in charge of a Christmas dessert spread at some point in the coming week. Here’s my collection of some of my favorite cookies, including a few recipes from Minnesota…  Read More

Hampton Creek Foods

Welcome to the Future By Andrew Zimmern Apps and i-whatevers are old news in the venture capital meccas of San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The big investment frontier is now food, and what’s going on out there is revolutionizing what we eat, how we eat and how it gets to us. Hampton Creek Foods is…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Holiday Bests

Holiday Bests Happy Holidays! Andrew & Molly give us their top fives for bests gifts for food lovers from treats to kitchen gadgets to cookbooks. They’ve got you covered. Plus, they answer a very special listener question. More Information Andrew Zimmern: Bringing the heat to kitchens nationwide– USA Today The Hater’s Guide To The Williams-Sonoma…  Read More

5 Questions: Nick Loeb

Condiment Makeover Onion Crunch creator Nick Loeb talks about the inspiration behind his crunchy condiment, his favorite Onion Crunch pairings and date night with fiancé Sofia Vergara. AndrewZimmern.com: How did you go from working at Universal Studios to developing a condiment company? Nick Loeb: Well, there was a lot in between, a 12 year gap from…  Read More

Bizarre Bites: Headcheese

Meat Jelly Headcheese is a meat jelly made from the head of a calf, pig, or sheep, typically served in aspic. “Aspic” might sound like a poisonous chemical, but it’s in fact just chopped-up ingredients held together with meat stock or consommé infused with gelatin. Meat jellies became popular many centuries ago when the head…  Read More

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Eleanor Mailloux’s Pfeffernüsse

With Extra Pepper By Molly Mogren I love getting snail mail, but I am very bad at sending it. However, I inadvertently started a pen pal relationship in 2010. My pal’s name was Eleanor Mailloux, a 90-something woman from Helvetia, West Virginia. Andrew filmed Bizarre Foods at her small restaurant, the Hutte House. After the…  Read More

Holiday Gift Guide

‘Tis the Season Here’s a little gift inspiration for the culinarian on your list this holiday season. I’ve included some of my favorite products for stocking stuffers – decadent caramels, artisan sea salt and small-batch soy sauce – as well as a few splurge-worthy items such as the classic chef’s knife from Shun and handmade…  Read More

Andrew Zimmern's Beef Stew recipe

The Best One-Pot Beef Stew

Daube de Boeuf with Belgian Ale By Andrew Zimmern Winter in Minnesota. End of story. We know a thing or two about cold-weather comfort food, especially a one-pot rock star beef stew that will warm you from the inside out. This is “food with a hug” at its best. On the technical side, it’s simple.…  Read More

L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon

Always Special By Bob & Sue We visited both of Robuchon’s Paris Ateliers and enjoyed many different small plates including langoustine ravioli, foie gras hamburger sliders, iberico pork brochettes and of course the legendary Robuchon potaoes (made with decadent amounts of butter). Our all time most legendary chef appeared at the Champs-Elysees location, and we relived with him the…  Read More

L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon

Always Special By Bob & Sue We visited both of Robuchon’s Paris Ateliers and enjoyed many different small plates including langoustine ravioli, foie gras hamburger sliders, iberico pork brochettes and of course the legendary Robuchon potaoes (made with decadent amounts of butter). Our all time most legendary chef appeared at the Champs-Elysees location, and we relived with him the…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Holiday Baking with Lois Thielen & Candy Freeman

Holiday Baking Cookies & Cakes We get a call from award-winning bakers (and Minnesotans) Lois Thielen & Candy Freeman to discuss all things holiday baking. They give us their tips and tricks for baking delicious holiday treats. Plus, Andrew and Molly talk about food poisoning (not as appetizing). Take a look at the Food Works…  Read More

Candy Freeman - Christmas Wreaths

Candy Freeman’s Christmas Wreaths

A Christmas Tradition By Candy Freeman This recipe is very special to me because my mom and I made these for many years at Christmas time. I have her hand written recipe in my collection. My daughter and I just made these after the Thanksgiving meal and we laughed as we worked with our buttery…  Read More