Deep-fried Oysters with Green Asparagus & Asparagus Vinaigrette
A Taste of Spring By Daniel Rose How to shuck an oyster:
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5 Questions: Daniel Rose
Redefining Haute Cuisine in Paris Chicago-born chef Daniel Rose has made a big impression on Paris’ dining scene with his insanely popular restaurant Spring. Considered part of the bistronomy movement in Paris – where chefs have ditched the Michelin institution, ornate decor and 5-dollar-sign prices for bistros with high-quality food that won’t break the bank… Read More →
Your Quarterly Fix.
I love food. What I love even more is food with a story. Through my journeys on Bizarre Foods, I’ve experienced a wide range of rich cultures, foods, and culinary techniques. I’m thrilled to share those stories and flavors from the road with you through Quarterly.Co, a subscription service that lets you receive awesome things in the mail… Read More →
Bizarre Bites: Giant Fruit Bats
Flying Foxes! With a six-foot wing span, the Samoan giant fruit bat, a.k.a. the flying fox, is the most appropriately named animal since the toy poodle. The bats are native to the tropics of Asia, Australia, Indonesia, islands of East Africa, and the Indian and Pacific oceans, but I tried them first on the uninhabited… Read More →
Vushka (VOOSH-kah)
Ukrainian Mushroom Dumplings By Orest & Katie Kramarczuk This is a delightful little dumpling if you are a mushroom lover. It translates to “tiny ear” because of the final shape it takes. We would always eat them served in a steaming bowl of Borscht. The beet and mushroom flavor is a wonderful combination.
Cookbook: Kramarczuk’s Family Classics
Preserving Eastern European Heritage Kramarczuk’s Sausage Company is an iconic Twin Cities restaurant and deli, serving Eastern European sausages and comfort classics for more than 50 years. The Kramarczuk family’s story is an ultimate immigrant success story. Wasyl and Anna Kramarczuk moved to the United States to escape war-torn Europe in 1949. In the 50s,… Read More →
J. G. Melon
A New York City Classic J. G. Melon is my favorite bar burger, bar none. All the fancy stuff can come and go, but this is the burger I grew up on, and it holds a special place in my heart. The restaurant may be adorned in watermelon decor and the service can be iffy,… Read More →
Cioppino with Mussels
Italian-American Fish Stew By Andrew Zimmern This version of cioppino, a classic Italian-American fish stew, is packed with incredible tomato flavor and lots of succulent seafood.
Twin Cities
My Hometown I’ve lived in the Twin Cities for over a couple of decades now, and I couldn’t be more proud to call it my adopted hometown. Not only is it a beautiful city, but it has an incredible food scene, a passion for the arts, and it is filled with wonderful people. Since I… Read More →
Wok-Tossed, Twice Cooked, Crispy Salt & Pepper Frogs’ Legs
A Tasty Alternative By Andrew Zimmern
Driscoll Berry Cobbler
An Easy, Rustic Dessert By Andrew Zimmern
Go Fork Yourself: Amy Thielen
Amy Thielen Midwestern Table Amy Thielen, author & host of Food Network’s new show, Heartland Table, talks food writing, American regionalism, and the red-hot Midwestern food scene. Plus, Andrew and Molly answer listener questions about tipping. Want to Learn More about Amy? Pick up a copy of The New Midwestern Table by Amy Thielen Watch Heartland Table on Food Network… Read More →
5 Questions: Jason Wang
Obsessed with Entrepreneurship Jason Wang has brought renewed energy and killer business acumen to his father’s acclaimed Xi’an Famous Foods, a string of casual yet highly-regarded restaurants in NYC serving the authentic cuisine of China’s Shaanxi province. The family-run empire is a result of old world techniques (his father, David Shi, is an incredible chef who… Read More →
Vegetable Curry
Curry in a Hurry By Andrew Zimmern This Indian-inspired curry is a healthy, meatless main dish that makes for a quick weeknight meal (and great leftovers). Serve with basmati rice and a cool cucumber salad seasoned with mint and lemon juice.
West Virginia-Style Sweet Cornbread with Creamed Corn
The Best Skillet Cornbread By Andrew Zimmern
Poilâne Bakery
The World’s Best Bread Buried deep under Paris’ ancient streets, you’ll find the baking and proofing rooms of Poilâne Bakery. Since opening in 1932, this place has become a staple in the city and beyond, known for their incredible pain au levain. Frank Sinatra and Lauren Bacall were huge fans in their day, and Salvador Dali… Read More →
Grilled Leg of Lamb with Bacon Fat Tortillas
Make This With Your Kids By Andrew Zimmern Homemade tortillas are on a whole different level from their store-bought siblings, especially when mixed with bacon fat and the green bite of fresh scallion. Don’t be intimidated—they’re fun to make and fairly simple. Rene Ortiz inspired this grilled lamb recipe, which has a roll-your-own element that… Read More →
Go Fork Yourself: Baking with Zoë François
Zoë François Zoë Bakes Author & baker extraordinaire Zoë François joins us this week to discuss her book, The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. Andrew, Molly & Zoë talk bread, gluten-free recipes, artificial eggs and baking in a crockpot. Want to Learn More about Zoë? Zoë Bakes blog Artisan Bread in Five… Read More →
Roasted Organic Chicken with Warm Panzanella Salad
Let the Ingredients Shine This recipe is from Erik Soderholm of Davenport Roadhouse, an avid volunteer who has cooked at many Homeless Garden Project events and a great supporter of our work. We really appreciate all the chefs that bring their passion and talent to our farm dinners – helping us to reach a wider… Read More →
5 Questions: Darrie Ganzhorn
Changing Lives Through Food Darrie Ganzhorn is the executive director of Santa Cruz’s Homeless Garden Project, an incredible nonprofit that provides job training, transitional employment and support services to those in need on a 3-acre organic farm and garden. Trainees and volunteers grow and harvest fruits and vegetables that sustain daily lunches and fundraising farm… Read More →
Pastrami Benedict
From The Artisan Jewish Deli at Home By Nick Zukin & Michael Zusman Eggs Benedict is a luxurious breakfast dish rumored to have originated in New York City as a luncheon offering at the legendary Delmonico’s restaurant. This twisted modern Jewish deli version was adopted at Stopsky’s in Seattle. While the hollandaise and poached eggs… Read More →
Bizarre Bites: Rabbit
There’s a hare in my soup! Oh, wait. It’s supposed to be there. Found on tables in the Americas, Europe, and parts of the Middle East, rabbit and hare are just as cute as they are delicious. Rabbit meat is most often categorized into three groups. Fryer cuts come from rabbits up to nine weeks… Read More →
Cookbook: The Artisan Jewish Deli at Home
Recipes of a Modern Jewish Delicatessen While a few highly-regarded delis are still going strong (Katz’s Delicatessen and Barney Greengrass in NYC, and Toronto’s Caplansky’s are at the top of my list), authentic Jewish delis are a dying breed in the United States. But, as artisan meats (charcuterie!), breads and cheeses are becoming a trend-setting staple… Read More →
Frenchie
A Tough Reservation, But Totally Worth It. After culinary school, French chef Gregory Marchand honed his skills in New York, Hong Kong and Spain. A few years ago, he returned to his homeland and opened Frenchie (a nickname he earned while staging at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen in London) in an out-of-the-way alley in the second… Read More →
Grilled Sardines with Mint & Almonds
Get Your Fish Groove On By Andrew Zimmern This recipe for grilled sardines has all the complex flavors of traditional North African cuisine, yet it’s surprisingly simple. If sardines aren’t available, try using any fresh fish. I prefer small fish: anything from 5 ounces to 2 pounds is perfect. I also make this recipe once… Read More →
Go Fork Yourself: Meat with Josh Ozersky
Meat with Josh Ozersky Lardcore James Beard Award-winning food writer & meatlover Josh Ozersky joins us on this week’s Go Fork Yourself to discuss Meatopia, hunting, and more. Want to learn more about Josh Ozersky? Check out his website, get more info on Meatopia, and read his Eat Like a Man column. Discussed on this podcast: Temple… Read More →
Joanne Chang’s Breakfast Pizzas
The Ultimate Grab-’n’-Go Breakfast By Joanne Chang We offer so many mouthwatering buttery, sugary, fruity, chocolaty sweet breakfast treats in the morning that it can be almost impossible to choose just one. That is, unless you’re one of those people who need to start off the day with eggs or bacon or anything not sweet.… Read More →
5 Questions: Joanne Chang
Boston’s Pastry Perfectionist A Harvard-educated consultant-turned-pastry chef, Joanne Chang is an empire building restaurateur with four acclaimed Flour bakeries in Boston, and the popular pan-Asian Myers+Chang. Not making a trip to Boston any time soon? Try your hand at making the infamous, Throwdown-winning sticky buns at home from her cookbook Flour, Spectacular Recipes from Boston’s Flour Bakery+Cafe (or… Read More →
Spaghetti with Classic Tomato Sauce
A Quintessential Italian-American Dinner By Andrew Zimmern A steaming bowl of al dente spaghetti with homemade tomato sauce, fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. To round it all out, serve with crusty bread (or breadsticks) and a big salad.
The Greenhouse Tavern
Going Green in Cleveland At chef Jonathon Sawyer’s flagship Cleveland restaurant, The Greenhouse Tavern, he’s serving incredible French-inspired bistro fare made with local, seasonal ingredients. Not only is he a committed locavore, he’s also running Ohio’s first green certified restaurant, meaning he and his team focus on using recyclables (reclaimed wood paneling and concrete bar tops… Read More →