My Homemade Pie Dough Recipe
This pie dough recipe is versatile. I’ve used it for traditional pies, galettes, even savory staples, like pot pies.
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Learn to Mince with this Beef Tartare with Frizzled Shallots Recipe
Steak tartare feels like a special occasion dish. That said, you don’t have to wait until your next steakhouse outing to enjoy it. This is one of those dishes that is so much easier to make at home than you think, especially when you have the right tools and ingredients. Want 20% off your Shun knife purchase?… Read More →
Smoked Wild Boar Ribs with Classic Potato Salad
Wild boar ribs: It’s what’s for lunch. In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I make a homemade barbecue rub, basting sauce and barbecue sauce for wild boar ribs. After smoking the racks low and slow for a few hours over hardwood coals, you’ll have a legendary feast. In addition to the boar, I also… Read More →
Wild Duck Gumbo with Crispy Duck Breasts Recipe
Duck gumbo is one of my favorite dishes. It’s a one-pot meal that’s hearty and satisfying. This time, I’m using duck two ways in this classic Louisiana meal. First, I’m braising the dark quarters in the soup. Next, I grill the crispy-skinned duck breast for the topping. The rest of the duck I use to… Read More →
Pan-Fried Turkey with Jalapeño-Bacon Wild Rice and Cheese Sauce
This is my favorite way to prepare wild turkey. It’s brined in pickle juice, dredged and pan-fried over an open fire, served with an indulgent cheese sauce and jalapeño-bacon wild rice. For wild turkeys, I like to braise the dark quarters and simply loves brining and frying the white meat. One of the most indulgent… Read More →
Sauteed Pheasant with Apple Gravy and Corn Pudding
A culinary match made in heaven: simple corn pudding and sauteed pheasant in an apple, shallot and tarragon sauce. Inspired by the foods of northern France, this comforting farmhouse meal of pheasant in a creamy apple gravy paired with an easy corn pudding gets cooked right in the coals. I make mine in a really… Read More →
Shore Lunch of Walleye, Homemade Tartar Sauce, Coleslaw and Crispy Potatoes
Is there anything better than eating a shore lunch on the shore? Not in my world. A shore lunch in Minnesota means walleye. A great fish fry is as much about the sides as it is about the fish itself. That’s why I think this is the ultimate shore lunch: fried walleye filets, served with… Read More →
Grilled Elk Chops with Apples, Onions and Rutabaga Mash
I’m an elk guy all the way. It’s just gamey enough to remind you’re not eating beef, and is beautifully marbled. In this recipe, I grill bone-in elk chops with a simple mustard glaze over hardwood charcoal, served with mashed rutabaga and an irresistible topping of pan-seared bacon, apples and onions. I loves to use… Read More →
Red Chile Rabbit Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
You should be eating more rabbit. Why? It’s lean, healthy, high protein, and sustainable. Plus, it tastes great. In this recipe, I skewer the kidneys, livers and hearts and cook them over live fire. It’s my favorite part. The rest of the rabbit is braised in a rich and flavorful red chile sauce and served… Read More →
My Recipes from Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen
As a lifelong outdoorsman and chef, I’m thrilled to marry my passion for hunting and fishing with cooking over fire. I think these cooking episodes are some of my best work, and I keep asking myself why? I’ve come to realize it’s because I am so excited about teaching people to cook. Viewers can tell when I am…
Seared Salmon with Lemon and Dill, with Skillet Fried Potatoes and Onions
This is simple cast iron cookery 101. This meal of seared salmon with a classic lemon, dill and caper pan sauce, and a side of crispy skillet-fried potatoes and onions is the perfect thing to cook over a live fire. This dish is wine-y, brine-y, brothy sauce… If I were all alone, I’d have zero… Read More →
Pan-Seared Venison with Coal Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pepper Relish Recipe
Grilled venison with crushed juniper, rosemary, cloves served with sweet potatoes… wow. I’ll not only show you how to cook the venison, but butcher and trim it as well. The sweet potatoes cooked right over the coals are a total game-changer, and the first step you’re going to want to take when making this meal.… Read More →
Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Trout with Herb Sauce and Lemon Rice Pilaf
This grilled trout dish looks fancy, but it’s so easy. My prosciutto-wrapped whole trout is stuffed with lemon and herbs, and cooked over live fire. To complete the meal, I make rice pilaf directly in the hot coals and make a simple blender sauce with garlic and herbs. Watch me cook this recipe here. Like… Read More →
Spicy Fried Bison Bites Recipe with Tamarind and Hunan Peanut Sauce
Medium-rare bison is such a treat. I love serving it with two dipping sauces: an Indian-inspired tamarind sauce and a classic Hunan peanut sauce. In this recipe, I make bite-sized bison, fried until crisp, tossed in a spicy seasoning blend. They are absolutely addictive. Watch me make this recipe here. Like this recipe? Save it… Read More →
My Favorite Recipes from Family Dinner
There’s nothing quite like a family tradition. And when the tradition is around a shared meal, even better. My show, Family Dinner (Magnolia Network), brings me to families across America to explore how the cultural, regional and historical facets of who we are inform what and how we eat. Making this show was very important…
Andrew Zimmern’s Free Knife Skills Course
I’m thrilled to share my new Knife Skills video series, presented by Shun Cutlery, with all of you. We’ve been working on this series of 10 videos for months, and I think you’re going to love them. A nice, sharp knife makes such a huge difference. But the thing is, you also need to know…
Learn to Chop, Dice and Mince with this Steakhouse Chopped Salad with Green Goddess Salad Recipe
Food doesn’t get much prettier than this. Not only is the colorful classic recipe delicious, but it’s also an opportunity to hone your knife skills. By the time you’ve got all 11 (!!!!) components in a bowl, you’ll have chopped, diced, minced, and sliced. Learning never tasted so good. Knives Used in this Video:… Read More →
Learn to Cut Batons with this Sweet Potato & Shrimp Fritter Recipe
I love these sweet potato & shrimp fritters with nuoc cham. This classic Vietnamese street food is packed with flavor, texture and stunning color. It seems like the kind of thing you only order in a restaurant, but I promise it’s easier to make at home than you think. And it’s gluten- and dairy-free. I’ll… Read More →
The Knives Every Home Cook Needs (and How to Care for Them)
Do you really need a quality chef’s knife? I think so. A quality knife works better, is safer to use, and— with the right care— will last a long time. There are a few easy things that you can do to ensure you get the most out of your knives. I’m discussing all this in…
Smoked Fish Dip Recipe
I love this easy, flavorful smoked fish dip recipe. You can make it with smoked salmon, smoked trout, mackerel, whitefish… you get the picture. Schmeared on Ritz crackers, saltines, or toast points, this isn’t fancy food, it’s yummy, up-at-the-cabin food. The kind of thing you can whip together with stuff in your pantry. Plus, it’s… Read More →
Grilled Deviled Chicken Thighs With Mint-Yogurt Sauce Recipe
I recently shared this grilled chicken recipe with People magazine, and it’s a big winner. This grilled chicken recipe highlights all the flavors: sour, salty, bitter, sweet and spicy. It’s a big-flavor dish amplified by the char of the grill and soothed by the tart, acidic chill of the yogurt sauce. Serve it with homemade… Read More →
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Learn to Slice and Chop with this Gorgeous Rustic Vegetable Tian Recipe
Make this rustic vegetable tian recipe while learning how to chop and slice. Today, we’re making the ultimate Provençal side dish (though let me be clear— it’s hearty enough to work as a main). I’m taking zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, onions and garlic, tons of fresh herbs, capers, Parmesan breadcrumbs and my Badia Italian Seasoning… Read More →
Learn to Julienne and Chiffonade with My Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Roll Recipe
I’m thrilled to share my new Knife Skills video series, presented by Shun Knives. We’ve been working on this series of 10 videos for months, and I think you’re going to love them. A nice, sharp knife makes such a huge difference. But the thing is, you also need to know how to use it.… Read More →
My Friend’s Mom’s Sauce, aka the Best Red Sauce Recipe I’ve Ever Had
This is my version of the Cataldo family’s famous “Mom’s Sauce” recipe. I tried it when I was shooting an episode of Family Dinner. Generations of Cataldos have grown up in their family pork store in Massapequa, NY. Every Monday, the family gathers to catch up, let the kids play together and enjoy a traditional family… Read More →
Lisa Donovan’s Slab Buttermilk Pie Recipe
Lisa Donovan’s Slab Buttermilk Pie Recipe By Lisa Donovan I developed my buttermilk chess pie when I was working with Sean Brock as his pastry chef as a nod to both of our deep Appalachian roots. It became a huge staple in my career and social life—I basically couldn’t show up to a picnic without… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern’s Fall Reading List
I don’t know about you, but September always feels like a mid-year reset. I find myself prioritizing things that keep me grounded– both in body and mind. Books do a great job of this. From memoirs to cookbooks (yes, I sit down and read some cover to cover), and even a zine, here’s what I’m…
Simple Ways to Create an Easy Back-to-School Transition
It’s almost back-to-school time. After three months of loose schedules, late bedtimes, and long days at the pool, the day after Labor Day feels like a natural reset. To ease the transition, I always look to gear that makes mealtime (and life) fun and as stress-free as possible. Here are some of my favorite ways…
10 Great Gifts for Dads That Love Food
Father’s Day is June 19, 2022. What does a dad want for Father’s Day? Good food and quality time with the people I love most. It’s that simple. I’m the kind of guy who loves doing the cooking for any occasion, and Father’s Day is no exception. With that in mind, I’ve highlighted some food-centric…
