Homemade Strawberry-Vinegar Jam By Andrew Zimmern I’m not a hobbyist cook in the strict sense, but I love to put up food. I don’t can many vegetables, I prefer to freeze or process them some other way, but I love making strawberry jam. There is nothing—nothing—like the taste of overripe summer berries. They need to… Read More →
Kulcha By Andrew Zimmern North Indian Punjabi flatbread is called kulcha. Kulcha is ideally served with spicy pulses, dals and (most famously) choley, which are spice-braised chickpeas. Naan has had its day in the sun, and it seemed last year I couldn’t open a book or magazine without seeing a recipe for it. Kulcha is… Read More →
Where to Eat & Drink in Portland Andrew Taylor and Mike Wiley are the chef-owner duo behind Portland’s Eventide Oyster Co., Hugo’s and the brand new, noodle-focused The Honey Paw. A modern take on the classic American oyster bar, I love Eventide for their amazing raw selection, inventive Asian-influenced lobster rolls served in steamed buns… Read More →
Five Great Meals in Milan By Devan Grimsrud Host of the 2015 World’s Fair, Milan is expected to draw a staggering 20 million visitors this summer. The 1 million square meter exhibition area features architecturally stunning pavilions built by participating countries, all exploring the overarching theme of Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life. Learn about the… Read More →
My Secret Weapon in the Kitchen Fermented chile 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 food… Read More →
Ceviche Clasico By Gaston Acurio Always use firm-fleshed white fish, without skin and bones, to prepare classic ceviche. Avoid oily or fatty varieties of fish. Recipe from Peru: The Cookbook by Gaston Acurio. Order your copy here.
Classic Peruvian Cocktail By Gaston Acurio Recipe from Peru: The Cookbook by Gaston Acurio. Order your copy here.
Anticucho de Corazoåln de Res By Gaston Acurio Recipe from Peru: The Cookbook by Gaston Acurio. Order your copy here.
Volador de Manjar By Gaston Acurio Recipe from Peru: The Cookbook by Gaston Acurio. Order your copy here.
Insanely Addictive Weeknight Dinner By Andrew Zimmern Don’t be put off by the loosey-goosey nature of this crispy, egg-filled oyster pancake. It’s Viet–inspired street food at its simplest and best. I use my hands to break apart a pancake, dipping it into the sauce. How to shuck an oyster:
Homemade Ricotta Cheese By Andrew Zimmern In the ’70s and into the ’80s, cooking was a lot about shopping and assembly. In the ’90s and the aughts, certain ingredients became the sexy stalwarts of a new era of democratic cookery. Every dish had to have bacon in it, or boquerones, or Calabrian chiles. Now, everyone… Read More →
Renee Erickson on Where to Eat & Play in Seattle Renee Erickson bought her first restaurant when she was just 25 years old. Seventeen years later, she owns four successful, beloved Seattle restaurants–Boat Street Café (closing at the end of May!), The Walrus and the Carpenter, The Whale Wins and Barnacle–as well as the oyster trucks Boat Street… Read More →
Sous Vide Cooking at Home By Madeleine Hill Look, I’m not Andrew Zimmern, but I do work for him (both a blessing and a curse). I love to cook, but I didn’t go to culinary school. Two years ago, I turned a hobby into a salaried job when I started testing Andrew’s recipes for Food & Wine… Read More →
Don’t Forget the Oil Spray oil is really handy for both cleaning your grill and for applying a thin coat of oil to the grill grates before you put a piece of fish or chicken down. I use PAM Cooking Spray or canola oil all of the time when I’m grilling. I usually give a… Read More →
Grills Gone Wild I love cooking over wood, live fire, coals and smoke. Grilling is very social—you can have friends over and stand outside and man the grill. It’s the best part about summer. Just in time for the unofficial start of grilling season, here are 12 reasons to fire up that grill, from seafood like scallops,… Read More →
Grilled Shrimp with Rum-Guava Glaze By Andrew Zimmern In this simple Cuban-inspired recipe, I pair garlic and lime-infused grilled shrimp with a sticky, sweet-and-sour rum-guava glaze.
Grilled “Chicken of the Sea” with Dried Shrimp Salsa By Andrew Zimmern In Cuba for the last 50 years, serving lobster was illegal in restaurants or home kitchens taking in guests. Locals found a way around the law by calling them chicken of the sea on menus.
Grilled Cuban-Style Creole Chicken By Andrew Zimmern This killer grilled chicken recipe is inspired by a trip to Cuba. Be sure to serve with fresh salsa, guacamole and plenty of rice.
Sauce Chien By Andrew Zimmern Sauce Chien is a bright, sour, spicy, garlicky salsa that originated in the West Indies… it’s a perfect accompaniment for any grilled meat.
Guacamole By Andrew Zimmern This super simple creamy guacamole is a lovely addition to your summertime repertoire. I make it as an accouterment for Mexican or Cuban-inspired dinners.
My Favorite Summertime Meat By Andrew Zimmern Nothing beats roasting a whole leg of lamb. While this recipe is best in the oven, it’s easily adaptable for the grill, cooking over medium indirect heat. The best tool in the world for home cooks working with bone-in meats is a meat thermometer. There is no substitute… Read More →
Pickled Golden Chanterelles & Morels By Andrew Zimmern Marinovannye Griby are pickled mushrooms in Russian, and until I spent time in St. Petersburg a few years ago, I never would have told you to pickle chanterelles and morels, but I’m telling you…do it. These days, with access to farmers’ markets and foragers these mushrooms are… Read More →
Irish Country Bread By Andrew Zimmern This recipe for yeasty, springy, light, sweet bread with a crisp brown mantle of a crust comes from Clovisse Ferguson of Gubbeen Farm in Schull, Ireland. I had been on the lookout for this baked perfection for a decade. For real. She got the technique and recipe framework from the… Read More →
How to Win Your Next Dinner Party Maybe you’re the shy type who freaks at the idea of striking up conversation at an intimate dinner with strangers; maybe you’ve been hiking the Appalachian trail for the past few months and need a refresher course on culture and current events; or maybe you’re just a food-obsessed… Read More →
Rhubarb Crumb Cake By Andrew Zimmern Here in the upper Midwest we say thank you to anything edible that comes out of the ground as early as rhubarb. I can’t wait until the farmers market is heavy with the stuff, so can I cook down quarts of it to use in muffins, condiments and pies.… Read More →
Congratulations JBF Award Winners! As always, I had a fantastic time at the annual James Beard Foundation Awards, the nation’s most prestigious awards ceremony honoring professionals in the food and beverage biz. I’m so proud to be a part of this amazing organization that works hard on education, agriculture issues, food insecurity and hunger relief. You… Read More →
Grilled Mexican Burgers By Andrew Zimmern These pork burgers, studded with bold Mexican flavors, are a perfect alternative to the typical beef patty for your next backyard barbecue.
One of the Best Meals in Dubai Dubai is the wealthiest and most populous of the seven United Arab Emirates. In just two short decades, it’s grown into a modern metropolis with man-made islands, shopping centers with indoor ski slopes and the world’s tallest skyscraper. But scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find a vibrant… Read More →
A Technical Wizard Corey Lee is one of the most talented chefs in America. He’s a master technician and a creative wunderkind, cooking on a different level than almost anyone else in the country. Dinner at his three Michelin star San Francisco restaurant Benu is an unrivaled experience—a tasting menu comprised of a cuisine unique… Read More →
O Canada! Rap Session This week Andrew and Molly trade stories about the time Andrew got stuck at a Canadian airport, the Austin Food and Wine demo no one will forget, Andrew’s lawyer’s hippie dance and more. Plus, Andrew speaks a bit about alcoholism and chemical dependency. Go Fork Yourself will be taking a short hiatus.… Read More →
