Sweet Pea Penne Carbonara By Andrew Zimmern So a few weeks ago I was making my sweet pea risotto for dinner and thought, what about a sweet pea carbonara? There are lots of fun ways to flavor a traditional carbonara. Bittman, the NYT and Food & Wine magazine all have various versions of spinach carbonara,… Read More →
One of My Favorite Easy Weeknight Meals By Andrew Zimmern Way out on Causeway Bay in Hong Kong, I ate in a middling restaurant pretty frequently before it closed. Like a lot of restaurants, it did a few things so well, so perfectly, that I kept going just for those dishes. One of them was… Read More →
Aligot (Cheesy Potatoes) By Andrew Zimmern Some classic dishes are cooked less and less these days which surprises me on two fronts. First off, classics are classics for a reason. And secondly, some of these classics are so simple. If you love cheese enriched potatoes, you will love aligot, a classic French recipe from Aubrac. Have… Read More →
Maybe my best fried chicken recipe ever. By Andrew Zimmern Monday night I made my Korean Fried Chicken, in a new style, a combination of techniques that I think gave me the best of two worlds. Some like to mix potato and tapioca starches. Some like to use one or the other mixed with Panko… Read More →
A superbly easy, timeless family favorite. By Andrew Zimmern I love this dish. I’ve been making it for years and long ago hybridized it with my beef with snow peas and oyster sauce recipe. You can use any green veg, but I stay away from anything that adds too much moisture, so avoid leafy greens… Read More →
I ate a lot of chopped cheese sandwiches as a kid growing up. You’d find them in nooks and crannies of the city, in bodegas in the Bronx. It’s like a cheesesteak but made with hamburger meat and slices of American cheese. I like hot peppers in mine and skip the condiments, but feel free… Read More →
Weeknight Dinner Magic By Andrew Zimmern This dish is so easy and yummy and perfect for any weeknight. I use chicken thighs and fresh Meyer lemons. They make all the difference. If you make this, send me your pictures and tag me on Instagram so I can see yours. Looking for more chicken recipes? Here are… Read More →
Japchae with Beef and Vegetables By Andrew Zimmern Korean food is bound to the earth. Their culture understands wellness, health, and diet are indispensably tied together. I love cooking Korean food, especially dishes like japchae, made with sweet potato starch noodles and a dozen vegetables, some meat if you care to, and a simple seasoning… Read More →
Chili crisp is the “it” ingredient of the moment. I make my own in two-gallon batches because we use so much of it when we are cooking for events and recipe testing in our kitchen studio. I like versions that are loaded with sweet spices (cinnamon/star anise, etc) and Sichuan peppercorns. I put it on… Read More →
I’ve been making versions of this shrimp toast recipe for years. To my surprise I have never ever made them “covered” with two pieces of bread surrounding the shrimp mixture! So I am making this for the fam one day, and my kid who loves the crunchy bread says I should make it crunchier and… Read More →
Sticky Spicy Glazed Chicken with Root Beer By Andrew Zimmern I was making a classic take on a version of Chinese three-cup chicken. I was in a duck camp, and wanted to braise the dark quarters from birds we had shot and serve them with rice. I had all the stuff I needed except some… Read More →
I love noodles — and anything in the onion family. By Andrew Zimmern This week, piles of scallions, spring onions, garlic chives, chives, leeks and ramps are flooding local markets. This noodle dish, which can be easily made for two people or for a crowd, takes advantage of that spring bounty and can be eaten… Read More →
Garlic Butter Shrimp Po’Boy By Andrew Zimmern I must be craving sandwiches these days (see: pizza sandwich, fried pork cutlet po’boy, birria torta ahogada, meatball sliders, lobster rolls…), so it only seems fitting that I decided to stuff a garlicky, buttery shrimp scampi-like concoction between bread and call it a po’boy. This one comes together… Read More →
Mortadella & Prosciutto Pizza Sandwich By Andrew Zimmern This, my friends, is the epic Italian hero of my dreams. Instead of a hoagie roll, I’m using pizza dough, folded onto itself before it’s freshly baked to create a pizza pocket begging to be filled with all of your favorite ingredients. My go-to fillings are a… Read More →
Sheet Pan Chorizo Nachos By Andrew Zimmern What’s better than a towering platter of fully loaded, flavor-packed nachos? Nothing… especially when you consider the scratch-made salsas, the chorizo, the mix of cheeses and a healthy dose of my Mexican Fiesta seasoning. It’s the perfect game day couch chow, an epic midnight snack, a really hearty… Read More →
Chicken Tikka Masala By Andrew Zimmern This creamy, tomato-based, richly spiced curry has been a stalwart in my house for decades. It may not be traditional — there’s no long marinade, you don’t need a tandoori oven — but I can guarantee it’s delicious, and convenient and accessible enough for a weeknight dinner. My secret… Read More →
Chicken Piccata Meatballs By Andrew Zimmern If you love the citrusy, briny punch of a classic Italian-American chicken piccata, this recipe is meant for you. The easy chicken meatballs are made with my Italian Seasoning, exploding with the rich flavors of basil, oregano, garlic, shallot and chiles. Serve them over pasta with a generous showering… Read More →
Birria Torta Ahogado By Andrew Zimmern For the last several years, birria recipes and all of their spinoffs (quesabirria! birria ramen! birria pizza!) have certainly had their time in the limelight. And while it may be trendy, no one can deny it is utterly delicious at its core — goat, beef or lamb, bathed in… Read More →
It’s heavier and denser, with a crumb that’s pretty standard on the upper half but denser on the bottom. It’s how I like it. I was tired of tea cake banana breads or finely crumbed versions that didn’t deliver on the big banana flavor and brown sugar molasses vibes. This one suits me just perfectly.… Read More →
By Andrew Zimmern All great recipes have something in common, a harmonious balance of textures and flavor — sweet and spicy, crunchy and creamy, vibrant and mellow, hot and cold. This super easy, weeknight-friendly, meal prep winner hits all the right marks. Fresh, crisp vegetables add a welcome crunch to the moist chicken salad that’s… Read More →
By Andrew Zimmern This is my idea of the ultimate sandwich. Breaded and fried pork tenderloin, seasoned with my Citrus Herb Mediterranean-Style spice blend, layered on the perfect hoagie with harissa, tomatoes, remoulade sauce and an olive, onion and cabbage slaw. This, my friends, is a work of art that’s unrivaled in my books. Try… Read More →
Simple Grilled Lamb Chops By Andrew Zimmern I know this is a big promise, but I stand by it… whomever you make these for will be forever indebted to you. Yes, these lamb chops are that good, and they couldn’t be simpler. An easy marinade of garlic, lemon and my Moroccan-style Grill Magic seasoning, a… Read More →
Simple Enchilada Casserole By Andrew Zimmern This delicious enchilada casserole is an all-time family favorite and a cinch to make, especially if you’re using up leftover roast chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. The key to max flavor in a short amount of time is my Mexican Fiesta Seasoning, a robust blend… Read More →
Here is my no-recipe wing it latke making for 2023. This time I decided to just go for it without measuring, not to show off but to show you how malleable this technique is. I used my base premise, that a few Yukon gold potatoes, steamed and peeled, riced into the bowl helps create the… Read More →
Mexican Queso Dip with Chorizo By Andrew Zimmern I call this don’t stop queso dip because once you dig in, you’re not gonna quit until the bowl is wiped clean. I speak from experience. It’s a classic crowd-pleaser, the perfect appetizer, an essential for your game day spread. It features all the typical flavors, just… Read More →
By Zoë François
By Zoë François
