Sweet & Tangy By Andrew Zimmern With its flaky crust and tangy lemon curd filling, this is one of my favorite desserts. Lemon meringue pie is a classic with an instant wow factor. Follow this recipe and you’re bound to impress your guests.
An Irish Staple By Andrew Zimmern What’s a St. Paddy’s Day celebration without corned beef brisket? This recipe is one of my favorites, the sticky bourbon-molasses glaze gives the meat an irresistible touch of sweetness that balances out the brine. Once the beef is in the oven, bring remaining beef poaching liquid to boil, and… Read More →
It’s Back! I can’t even believe we’re in the sixth season of Bizarre Foods America (set your DVRs for Monday, March 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.) In this new season, we’re getting back to our international roots, with episodes in Vancouver, Lima and Cartagena, Colombia. Yes, remember how America is two FULL continents?! I’ll also be trying domestic… Read More →
A Classic Italian Flavor Combo By Andrew Zimmern I fell in love with this delicious combination on a trip to Bergamo, the hilltop city in Lombardy, just north of Milan. I was with my father on my first visit to Italy in 1974, and one night we stumbled into a small little trattoria after driving… Read More →
Eating in the Capital By Bob & Sue We love visiting Washington, D.C., which has become one of the great food cities on the East Coast because of its variety of restaurants and emergence of several destination chefs. While we did not visit a José Andrés or Michael Richard restaurant on this trip, we have… Read More →
Giving Back Earlier this week, I visited St. Paul’s Payne Avenue Salvation Army to serve roasted chicken and mashed potatoes with head chef Jeff Ansorge and chat with the kids in the after-school program. The Salvation Army provides everything from basic needs and housing to rehabilitation and counseling to those in need. I was humbled… Read More →
Whole30 with Melissa Hartwig It Starts with Food At the beginning of next week, Molly will be embarking on a 30-day challenge to eat better with the Whole30. Melissa Hartwig of the Whole30 joins Andrew and Molly to discuss the benefits and challenges of the program. Plus, Andrew and Molly discuss the issues with shipping… Read More →
Exploring FoodieTV FoodieTV, the latest iOS app from Glam Media (creators of foodie.com and Foodie Recipes), offers a curated collection of short-form videos with engaging food and travel content, from guided walks through Beijing’s best street food and step-by-step recipes to spotlights on chefs and independent cheesemakers. We chat with Marc Escobosa, VP of product management… Read More →
Classic Fish Fry By Andrew Zimmern This traditional fried walleye would fit right in at a Friday fish fry in your neighborhood church basement. Especially popular around the Great Lakes, walleye is a fantastic freshwater fish with tender, flaky white meat that holds up to a crispy coating. Serve family style with the creamy tartar… Read More →
Burgers & Beaches Here’s a video recap of my weekend at SOBEWFF 2014. From judging Burger Bash on Friday night to hosting the Best of the Munchies even on Sunday, I had a blast. I’m already looking forward to next year’s festival. More from SOBE: 16 Things We Learned at SOBEWFF Go Fork Yourself: BONUS!… Read More →
BONUS! SOBE 2014 From Sunny Miami This is a very special BONUS episode of Go Fork Yourself. Last episode, we ran out of time to share our interviews from South Beach Wine & Food Festival. We chat with Trisha Yearwood, Anne Burrell, Geoffrey Zakarian, and John Kunkel. Plus, an adorable interview with Andrew’s son, Noah. That… Read More →
Where to Eat & Drink in the Big Easy By Donald Link New Orleans has countless classic bars and restaurants. One of my favorite things about this city is how these old classics work with some of the newer classics and interesting aspects of the scene that make New Orleans such a fascinating place to… Read More →
Josh Tetrick & Hampton Creek Foods The Incredible Non-Egg Josh Tetrick joins us from California to talk about Hampton Creek Foods’ incredible plant-based egg. Andrew, Molly and Josh discuss sustainability, entrepenuership, and how we can make sure no one goes hungry. Look out for a special bonus episode of Go Fork Yourself later this week. For More… Read More →
Delicious Ways to Celebrate Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras is an indulgent holiday, a perfect excuse to eat, drink and celebrate all day long before the start of Lent. Next to king cake and party beads, you can’t forgo a meal of classic Creole and Cajun flavors. Here are some of my favorites from the archives.
Creole Comfort Food By Andrew Zimmern This chicken and andouille dish is chock full of bold Creole flavors. Served with sweet-and-spicy rice that’s loaded with coconut, jalapeños, pistachios and raisins, the rich Southern stew is perfect for a Mardi Gras celebration.
Another South Beach Wine & Food Fest has come and gone. And yes, it was hot, humid and awesome. HUGE thanks to Lee Schrager & his team for putting on what I like to think of as spring break for the culinary world…. except in this case, what happened on spring break is not staying… Read More →
Vote Now! Food is an integral part of our individual lives and communal culture in America. I’m always fascinated to see what the public considers desirable and worthy of applause via this unparalleled online food awards program. The Munchies provides a unique opportunity to spark a national conversation about fantastic food and empowers the public to voice who is most deserving.… Read More →
Stellar Herb-Cured Fish By Andrew Zimmern I adore curing, pickling and fermenting foods. However, most cured fish recipes like gravlax are tricky because they require weighing down the fish to expel moisture. For me, that ruins the texture. Instead, my stellar version uses salt and sugar to draw out the liquid from the fish so… Read More →
The Holy City Charleston is one of the oldest cities in America. While the food scene in Charleston is filled with innovators and food-forward thinkers, you can always taste the Southern roots and history in its cuisine. From incredible fresh seafood to mouth-watering barbecue to classic Southern dishes with a modern twist, you really can’t… Read More →
Asian-Style Tartare By Andrew Zimmern
Sweet & Sour Quail By Andrew Zimmern
Two-Year Anniversary Happy Anniversary! We celebrate Go Fork Yourself‘s two-year anniversary with some of our favorite things: food news and listener questions! Andrew and Molly talk plant-based eggs, Cinnabon, James Beard Award semifinalists, whole hogs, and more. For More Information: Josh’s (Molly’s fiance) question mark beard (Instagram) Egg Replacing Startup Hampton Creek Foods Raises $23 Million From… Read More →
An Earthy Mushroom Stew By Andrew Zimmern This wild mushroom ragout is incredibly versatile. You can serve it with a poached egg for a great lunch, as a rich gravy for grilled or roasted meat, on top of risotto and gnocchi, or with this creamy polenta for a hearty main course.
True Southern Comfort Located in an unmistakable pink shack on the outskirts of Charleston, Martha Lou’s is the place to get your Southern comfort food groove on. Sean Brock turned me on to this tiny “meat-and-three” a few years ago and I’ve been dreaming about it ever since. Martha Lou and her daughter are cooking delicious food from humble… Read More →
The Simplest Way to Roast a Fish By Andrew Zimmern Yes, you can rub a fish with oil, dust with salt and roast. And I do that a lot. But you need a sauce. The vegetable one here combined with the wine makes this the roasted fish dish I crave most; the one that takes… Read More →
Bugs & Kisses XOXO, Go Fork Yourself Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Go Fork Yourself! On this episode, Andrew talks about his amazing BBQ experience in Atlanta, Molly explains why she wants the James Beard Awards to move to Chicago, and they discuss why we should all add insects to our diets. Plus,… Read More →
An Ivan Ramen Specialty By Ivan Orkin This eggplant mazemen, like many other dishes at Ivan Ramen, employs a decidedly Latin cooking technique and component: the sofrito.
For the Love of Ramen Ivan Orkin’s path to culinary greatness is somewhat like folklore. A Jewish guy from Long Island falls in love with Japanese culture and cuisine, marries a Japanese woman and moves to Tokyo. In 2007, he opens a ramen shop as a gaijin (foreigner) in a city where residents are passionately… Read More →
Just Breathe Sour Lung Soup is a German dish, most popular in Bavaria. In German, the dish is called saure Lüngerl, which translates to “sour (or acidic) lungs.” Oddly enough, the dish isn’t technically a soup at all. Finely sliced veal offal—such as lung, heart, and sweetbreads—is placed in a bowl and smothered in a… Read More →
A Refreshing Dessert By Andrew Zimmern As Thomas Hyll wrote in his 1593 cookbook, “…[strawberries] are much eaten at all men’s tables with wine and sugar.” While cream is the traditional English accompaniment, elsewhere in Europe crème fraîche, or sour cream, is preferred. In Italy, red wine and sugar seem to be everywhere. I developed… Read More →
