The Brooklyn By Tony Gemignani This simple, satisfying Sicilian is modeled on the style served for more than seventy years at L&B Spumoni Gardens in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. It’s topped “inverted-style,” with sliced whole-milk mozzarella added first and tomato sauce on top like a traditional tomato pie, so you get that intense reduced-tomato flavor. If you… Read More →
IKandy Awkward Encounters Andrew calls in from Vietnam to chat with Molly about restaurant openings, mayo lawsuits, and food textures. Plus, Andrew makes a new friend. Read: Hellmann’s Maker Sues Company Over Its Just Mayo Substitute Mayonnaise (New York Times) Watch: Ladyfriend fundraises for HUGE Theater’s Improvathon. Donate>>> This episode is sponsored by: Find out how to get… Read More →
One of the World’s Most Luxurious Dishes By Andrew Zimmern Billi Bi is considered one of the world’s classic dishes and its complex flavors and rich, luxurious texture back that reputation up. Unlike its famous siblings in the hall-of-fame food world, this soup is fast, easy and inexpensive—a real stunner at the dinner table too.… Read More →
The Best Farmhouse Cooking on the Planet What’s happening in and around Cork food wise is nothing short of magical. I haven’t seen an artisanal food community with as much diversity and as high a level of quality anywhere in the world. From hyssop and elderberry infused juices to handmade sausages, from smoked fish to… Read More →
Johnny Iuzzini Sugar Rush Johnny Iuzzini talks about his relationship with Dorie Greenspan, how new bakers should approach a recipe, and his days as a club kid. Plus, Andrew shares his litmus test for dealing with a bad experience at a restaurant. Get: Sugar Rush (Amazon) Go:In Celebration of Chocolate, Destination Chocolate See: Big Blue Tailgatin’… Read More →
Crispy Crab Spring Rolls By Andrew Zimmern The crust of these crispy crab rolls filled with moist flaked seafood, is made with—surprise!—soft, white sandwich bread. For a party, I fry these in an electric skillet. It’s the easiest and best way for these tasty guilty pleasures to be as fresh as possible for our guests.… Read More →
A Chef’s Weeknight Dinner By Andrew Zimmern Pork with fruit and mustard is one of the greatest combinations. I came up with this recipe as a foolproof way to “achieve it all” in a single pan.
George Mendes Shares 5 Favorites in Lisbon After graduating from culinary school and working at Bouley in Tribeca, Alain Passard’s Arpege in Paris, and as chef de cuisine at NYC’s Tocqueville, George Mendes opened Aldea, a homage to his Portuguese heritage. In October, the Michelin-starred chef released his first cookbook, My Portugal, a beautiful book of… Read More →
Kevin Pang For Grace Food journalist Kevin Pang joins Andrew & Molly to talk about his new film For Grace, the end of Hot Doug’s, and the state of print journalism. Plus, Andrew gives his advice on eating bushmeat and shares what he thinks is the next new thing in beverages. Read: Researchers retract study supporting… Read More →
Soufflé au Comté By Jean-Pierre Moulle We lived in Franche-Comté for ten years when I was a child, years that have been extremely valuable to me as a chef. The quality of the ingredients there at the time was unreal—surpassed perhaps only by their diversity. Jura, in the south of the region, is the epicenter… Read More →
Salade de Poireaux, Sauce Moutarde By Denise Lurton Moullé Leeks are a staple in France. All vegetable gardens have leeks planted and French farmers’ markets offer beautiful, tall, firm leeks throughout the fall and winter. As common and as inexpensive as potatoes, leeks are used throughout the long French winters to make soup (the sentimental… Read More →
French Roots French chef Jean-Pierre Moullé ran the kitchen at Berkley landmark Chez Panisse for more than 30 years until his retirement in 2012. His wife, Denise Lurton Moullé, was born into the Lurton family wine-making empire in Bordeaux, which led to her career in wine distribution and now a business leading wine tours through France.… Read More →
Barbecue Royalty Of course no one agrees on who serves the best barbecue in Kansas City and with over 100 restaurants touting the city’s claim to fame, we’re not going to try to discern who makes the best pulled pork or burnt ends. But one thing is for certain, a trip to Kansas City is… Read More →
Kitchen Shears Are an Essential Kitchen Tool In my humble opinion, few items can be as useful as a good pair of kitchen shears. They’re more than just a pair of scissors you keep in your kitchen, they’re a versatile tool you can look to for precise, easy cuts. Skipping on the cutting board also… Read More →
Where to Eat in Mexico City When I first started traveling, Mexico City’s fine dining scene was peppered with Mexican chefs cooking other countries’ food, like Italian or French cuisine. That’s no longer the case. These days the best Mexican food is once again being cooked for Mexicans, by Mexicans. Here are five restaurants you… Read More →
The largest celebration of local foods in the region. Next Sunday, November 2, check out the best of local food by producers and makers from Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin at Feast! in Rochester, Minnesota. With more than 100 exhibitor booths, you’ll find a variety of specialty foods such as sauerkraut and kimchi, artisan cheese, African simmer sauces,… Read More →
Erika Lenkert Gluten Free Forever Erika Lenkert of Gluten Free Forever magazine talks about why she wanted to create the magazine, why her Kickstarter campaign was the hardest thing she’s ever done, and how we are slowly changing the way we eat. Plus, Andrew and Molly talk about tourist traps, gas leaks, and the New… Read More →
The Andrew Zimmern Collection at CHEFS Catalog For the past 30 years, I’ve traveled the world experiencing culture through food, and I’ve taken a lot of notes. I’ve seen fantastic food, great technique, but most importantly some incredible equipment. So I’ve partnered with my friends at CHEFS Catalog to bring you a collection of global… Read More →
Radicchio & Pumpkin Risotto By Jennifer McLagan I love the winey hue that radicchio gives the rice in this dish, and the way its bitterness balances the pumpkin’s sweetness. Now I know that using the word pumpkin reveals my birthplace, but I just can’t get my head around “squash.” However, so I don’t confuse you,… Read More →
An Exploration of Bitter A James Beard award-winning author, Jennifer McLagan is known for challenging her readers, delving into topics that make us rethink what we eat and why. She’s famously covered Bones, Fat and Odd Bits, each a single subject book with recipes that aims to revive an unloved ingredient. McLagan’s latest book is… Read More →
A Sweet & Spicy Fall Snack By Andrew Zimmern It’s the time of year for indulging in everything pumpkin. And while I could go without the pumpkin spice mania, I do love roasting pumpkin seeds during a night of pre-Halloween pumpkin carving with the family. More often than not, I simply add a sprinkle of… Read More →
Pumpkin Spice Podcast Strippers and Spice Andrew and Molly pinpoint the moment Pumpkin Spice jumped the shark. They discuss the best new restaurants in America. Plus, they talk about strippers…more than the usual amount. Read: ERS’s Food Consumption and Nutrient Intake Data—Tools for Assessing Americans’ Diets (USDA) Read: Best New Restaurants 2014 (Esquire) This episode is sponsored… Read More →
Gratinée des Halles By Andrew Zimmern In 1992, I started work at a French bistro in Minneapolis that for the longest time served the best onion soup I ever tasted. Here is that recipe. It’s redesigned for the home cook in only one way: the stock. In the restaurant, we were able to make a… Read More →
Tips For Piping Macarons Twist end of pastry bag closed tightly and hold it with both hands. Pipe quarter-sized mounds away from you at a 45-degree angle. Stop squeezing bag and flick tip up counterclockwise; “tail” will settle into batter. Tips for Successful Macarons For the best results, bake macarons on silicone baking mats or… Read More →
Mastering My Mistakes in the Kitchen By Dana Cowin Until recently, whenever I made stir-fried chicken with vegetables, I was disappointed. It was really bland, as if all I was doing was sautéing except on a higher heat, with a splash of soy sauce at the end. Then everything changed when Bizarre Foods host Andrew… Read More →
Dana Cowin’s Little Secret As the editor-in-chief of Food & Wine since 1995, Dana Cowin has her finger on the pulse of the food world, harnessing this country’s obsession with food and celebrity chefs, while setting the bar for quality, relevant journalism. Yet she harbored a secret: while she loved to entertain, she lacked confidence in… Read More →
The Best Seafood Paella By Andrew Zimmern The pairing of sausage and shellfish in this traditional and super easy Spanish paella is a sublime combination.
Tacos fit for a zombie fest. By Andrew Zimmern You can find these delicious veal brain tacos at Andrew Zimmern’s Canteen during this weekend’s annual Zombie Pub Crawl-re, or if you’d rather avoid the raucous fake blood-covered crowd, try making them at home.
How I SweeTango I’ve been a huge fan of SweeTango apples ever since they debuted a few years ago. It’s a juicy apple that has unique touch of spice with just the right honey finish, but they’re only around for a few months every year. Here’s how I eat them: Frankly, they are killer ‘under-cooked’… Read More →
Bacon Craze “Fat is no longer the enemy” Andrew calls in from LAX to talk about the evolution of bacon with Molly. Plus, Andrew and Molly’s biggest regret after visiting Germany. Read: The Bacon Boom Was Not an Accident (Businessweek) This episode is sponsored by: Find out how to get a free sampler box at NatureBox.com/FORK. Questions… Read More →
