Tart & Sweet Key Lime Curd By Andrew Zimmern Key limes are much smaller than conventional Persian limes with a smoother skin, lighter color, higher acidity, and a distinctive tart, bitter and floral flavor punch that makes this citrus fruit perfect for cooking and eating. Try them spritzed on seafood or poultry, used for limeade… Read More →
Refreshing Citrus Sorbet By Andrew Zimmern Pomelos are one of my favorite types of citrus. With skin that ranges from green to yellow and a thick layer of pith, these fruits look like giant grapefruits and share a similar, yet more mild, flavor profile. Originally from Southeast Asia, you can find pomelos at most grocery… Read More →
Warm Chocolate Bliss By Andrew Zimmern This classic chocolate dessert is easier to make than you think. And while it may be a bit cliche for a romantic menu, no one can resist that oozing warm dark chocolate surrounded by a rich, souffle-like cake.
Bistro-Style Steak Au Poivre By Andrew Zimmern Inspired by the classic French bistro dish, this steak au poivre with a peppercorn-laden creamy pan sauce is an easy yet elegant way to impress your guests. Use New York strips, ribeyes or flat iron steaks if you can find them.
Classic New Orleans Cocktail with a Twist There’s plenty of folklore about this legendary cocktail, invented in New Orleans in the 19th century by Antoine Amédée Peychaud. And while the sazerac may not have actually been the first cocktail ever created, there’s a reason its popularity has stood the test of time. Originally made of bitters and… Read More →
BBQ Shrimp By Andrew Zimmern This recipe is adapted from a dear friend, Jamie Shannon, who passed away nearly 15 years ago. Jamie was the chef at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans and one of the world’s great tastemakers. Spicy, lemony, garlicky and rich, this barbecue shrimp is a real treat. Be sure to use… Read More →
Black Bean Clams with Green Onions By Andrew Zimmern As with most wok dishes, mise en place is everything. Once you prep all of your ingredients for this recipe, it comes together very quickly. The black bean sauce here is one of my favorites, it works well with most vegetables and proteins. You can find the… Read More →
An Andrew Zimmern-Style Snackadium This year we decided to ride the Super Bowl snackadium trend wave and make the ultimate food-filled novelty snack station. And, of course, we had to attempt one that looked like the new U.S. Bank Vikings stadium. The focal point of this snackadium is my Canteen Dog—a Piedmontese beef dog topped… Read More →
Super Bowl Sandwiches From crispy beer-battered fried chicken and oozing mozzarella to Vietnamese-style porchetta and irresistible pulled pork, here are 9 sandwiches meant for a Super Bowl feast.
Traditional Shrimp Tempura By Andrew Zimmern When making tempura, the texture is as important as the flavor. Getting it right starts with the batter, a simple mixture of water, egg and flour. The methodology of stirring is vital; the combination of under-mixing and using cold water leaves lumps in the batter. That way the batter will actually… Read More →
Sweet & Smoky Salsa By Andrew Zimmern Tamarind puree gives this classic chipotle chile and tomato salsa a hint of sweetness.
Portuguese-Style Braised Striped Bass By Andrew Zimmern A firm white fish, striped bass holds up well in this rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce chock full of andouille and fragrant herbs. Be sure to serve with plenty of crusty bread for dipping.
Kale, Leek & Ricotta Bread Pudding By Claire Ptak This savory bread pudding was inspired by one of my favorite pasta sauces. Recipe excerpted from The Violet Bakery Cookbook by Claire Ptak.
Buttermilk Banana Bread By Claire Ptak For the first five years of Violet, I resisted adding banana bread to the menu. It always seemed to me like something you only made at home, with old bananas. I am not a huge fan of banana and, indeed, was never a huge fan of cake made from them.… Read More →
Dishes to Make This Winter Winter in Minnesota. End of story. If you live in a climate that’s impacted by bitter arctic air, you need cold weather comfort food recipes in your repertoire. Recipes that’ll warm you from the inside out; dishes that I consider “food with a hug.” Hearty and delicious, here are 12 ways to get through… Read More →
Nan-e Barbari By The Hot Bread Kitchen One of our most dramatic-looking breads is nan-e barbari, a 14-inch/35cm oblong. A defining characteristic of the barbari, apart from its shape, is that its surface is spread with roomal, a flour and water paste, before baking, which puts a layer of moisture directly on the bread. This… Read More →
Traditional Beef Stroganoff with Fingerlings By Andrew Zimmern Many Americans associate beef stroganoff with a gloppy school cafeteria lunch or a Betty Crocker slow cooker meal. But this recipe, made with beef tenderloin and flavorful mushrooms, will blow you away. It follows the flavor profile of a traditional Russian stroganoff, a creamy sauce rich with… Read More →
Easy Party Dip By Andrew Zimmern Elevate the typical artichoke dip with a healthy dose of crab. You’ll thank me for it.
Appetizers for a New Year’s Eve Bash Skip the pricey pre-fixe menus and over-crowded bars, and host your own New Year’s Eve soiree. There’s no better way to ring in the new year than a spread of finger foods and a house full of friends and family. Here are a few of my favorite hor d’oeuvres, from… Read More →
Mulled Red Wine Gluhwein, or a spiced red wine, is a popular warm beverage at European Christmas markets. A German tradition, the very smell of gluhwein will put you in the holiday spirit, as the cinnamon, clove and orange fragrance wafts through your kitchen. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a big crowd.
The Ultimate Chocolate Dessert By Andrew Zimmern This is the chocolate cake recipe you need in your back pocket: dense, moist, rich and coated in a decadent chocolate ganache. Feel free to decorate the top however you’d like—raspberries, strawberries, chocolate shavings, truffles—or leave it plain. To make easy truffles, put the leftover ganache in the… Read More →
12 Desserts for a Holiday Feast From a fruit cake you’ll actually want to eat and pear tarte tatin, to a decadent chocolate ganache cake and a classic pecan tart, here are 12 dessert recipes to round out your Christmas meal. Happy holidays!
Ham & Apple Breakfast Hash By Andrew Zimmern This easy yet satisfying breakfast hash is the perfect use for leftover ham after a big holiday feast. It hits all the right notes; salty bacon and ham mixed with sweet apples, and a little spice from the cayenne.
Maple-Bourbon Glazed Ham By Andrew Zimmern A fresh ham hasn’t been salted, cured or brined; it’s essentially a pork roast, using the entire leg of the pig. Be sure to make a cross hatch on the skin, so that the heat and seasoning penetrates the meat. Once it’s done cooking, you’re left with an irresistible… Read More →
Red Wine-Braised Duck By Andrew Zimmern My friend Vincent Francoual made this duck dish for me years ago in his kitchen. I adapted and changed it a bit, but he reminded me of how simple it is to make a great duck dish with the humble leg. Reminiscent of a coq au vin, this rich,… Read More →
Christmas Boiled Fruit Cake By Andrew Zimmern When I went to Newfoundland last year, I went to Bidgood’s Market and ate fruit cake—boiled fruit cake, to be precise. It had a very profound effect on me. I raced home, tinkered a little with some recipes and developed this gem. It’s the perfect tea bread for… Read More →
Mini Porchetta Sandwiches These delicious sliders make use of leftover porchetta, paired with a gooey gruyere and caramelized onions. If you don’t have porchetta, try roasted pork shoulder, ham or pulled pork.
The Ultimate Banh Mi By Andrew Zimmern If you made this porchetta last night, then this banh mi sandwich is just one amazing way to use up any leftovers. I love the contrast of textures and flavors here, tangy crisp vegetables and rich pork topped with a nice salty punch from the fish sauce caramel. And if you… Read More →
Moist, Savory & Superb Porchetta By Andrew Zimmern I had the pleasure of watching the undisputed king of porchetta, Vitaliano Bernabei, prepare this beautiful pork masterpiece when I filmed Bizarre Foods in Rome. We start with a slab of pork loin and infuse it with a blend of dill, sage, sea salt, celery seed, orange peel,… Read More →
DIY Kimchi I’m obsessed with fermented foods, from sauerkraut and pickles to kombucha and kimchi. I visited Mama O’s Kimchi headquarters in Brooklyn on an episode of Bizarre Foods and was instantly hooked. Kheedim Oh started Mama O’s in 2008 because he was craving his mom’s homemade kimchi he grew up on. Made with garlic,… Read More →
