Grilled Leeks Vinaigrette By Andrew Zimmern Famed French chef Pierre Gagnaire taught me how to make his grandmother’s classic mustard vinaigrette while I was filming an episode of Bizarre Foods in his Paris restaurant. Make a big batch of the dressing base without cream and store it in the fridge to prolong its shelf life,… Read More →
Braised Leeks with Beet Vinaigrette By Andrew Zimmern In this riff on the classic French dish, I add beets to a tangy mustard-based dressing for a heartier, vegetal leeks vinaigrette. Serve as is, or crowned with grilled chicken, pork or crumbled feta cheese.
By Andrew Zimmern
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 →
The Hunters Stew of Poland By Andrew Zimmern In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I’m going to demo two distinct approaches to cooking venison. First, I’m going to make an easy venison paillarde — tenderloin medallions pounded thin, quickly grilled to a perfect medium-rare, and topped with shaved baby artichokes, fresh basil, and parmesan.… Read More →
Pizzeria Lola Since it opened in 2010, Pizzeria Lola has always made it onto my top-ten list of favorite pizza joints, not only in the Twin Cities, but in the entire country. Chef Ann Kim is a perfectionist when it comes to her crust and an artist when it comes to toppings. The menu offers… Read More →
Grilled Rack of Lamb with Eggplant Salad & Bacon Fat Tortillas By Andrew Zimmern Grilling a rack of lamb may seem daunting, but it couldn’t be easier. Before you grill the lamb, make sure to cut as much surface fat as you can to avoid sooty flare-ups. In this recipe, I season the lamb with… Read More →
Minnesota Restaurants Supporting Local Farms I love all four seasons, but there are few greater things in life than the first days of a Minnesota spring. We love celebrating another winter survived, and if you’re anything like me, food plays a huge role. I can’t wait until restaurants unveil their spring menus, teeming with fresh… Read More →
