The Gizmo Sandwich
The Gizmo Sandwich By Andrew Zimmern If you can’t get to the Iowa or Minnesota State Fair to get a real Gizmo, this is for sure the next best thing.
The Gizmo Sandwich By Andrew Zimmern If you can’t get to the Iowa or Minnesota State Fair to get a real Gizmo, this is for sure the next best thing.
Shakshuka A one-skillet recipe with bright North African and Mediterranean flavors, shakshuka is an easy dish of eggs baked in a savory, red pepper and spicy tomato sauce. It’s an impressive but foolproof brunch or lunch, and a compelling argument for eggs for dinner. Tips for making a delicious shakshuka: In the summer, I love… Read More →
Spaghetti with Classic Tomato Sauce By Andrew Zimmern A steaming bowl of spaghetti with homemade tomato sauce, fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. To round it all out, serve with crusty bread and a big salad. Like this recipe? Save it on Pinterest.
Vegetable Lentil Curry By Andrew Zimmern This vegetable lentil curry is nutritious, wholesome and a great way to feed lots of people on a budget. Think of this as an inspirational recipe, meaning you can use whatever leftover vegetables you have in the fridge combined with a nutrient dense legume like lentils for a delicious… Read More →
Chicken, Sausage & Artichoke Tagine By Andrew Zimmern A hearty braise with an incredible blend of vibrant North African flavors, this tagine is one of my favorite quintessential comfort food dishes to make. Like this recipe? Save it on Pinterest.
Dry-Rubbed Fried Chicken Wings By Andrew Zimmern Do you want to be king of your chicken wing castle? Deep fry a batch of wings before tossing them with one of my new Badia spice blends and melted butter. Chicken wing supremacy is really that simple.
Easy Party Mix By Andrew Zimmern My Badia spice blends will take your ordinary homemade Chex mix to the next level. This recipe makes a big batch of party mix—don’t cut it in half. It tends to go VERY FAST.
Wild Game Kitchen is Back! As a lifelong outdoorsman and chef, Andrew Zimmern demystifies cooking wild food over an open fire, creating delicious and easy meals, while sharing tips for sourcing, butchering and preparing game meat and fish. Tune in Mondays 7/6c for brand new episodes on Tastemade
Classic Chicken Parmesan By Andrew Zimmern This chicken parmesan is my love letter to the Italian-American red sauce classic everyone craves. Sure you can gussy it up, but this recipe sticks to the basics—fried chicken topped with an easy homemade tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, mozzarella melted under the broiler, and a touch of fresh basil.… Read More →
Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe by Adeev & Ezra Potash I’ve invited my friends Adeev and Ezra Potash into the studio kitchen to share their recipe for chicken tikka masala. Internationally known jazz musicians dubbed the “twin horns of joy,” the brothers are also hosts of Bravo’s new digital series Beats + Bites, in which they… Read More →
Charred Tomato Sauce with Penne Pasta By Andrew Zimmern This chunky charred tomato sauce will brighten up your summer table. I like to prepare this pasta Roman-style by adding mint, parsley and crushed red pepper for a little kick. Charring the garlic and tomatoes directly on hot coals intensifies the flavor and lends a lovely… Read More →
Grilled Chicken Wings with Apricot-Mustard Glaze By Andrew Zimmern A foolproof flavor combination, apricot and mustard have an affinity for each other. I love adding my Moroccan Moon seasoning to the marinade, an aromatic blend of turmeric and lemon peel that works its magic on anything I throw on the grill. This glaze is an… Read More →
Pizza Sauce Recipe by Peter Campbell It’s Pizza Week in the AZ Cooks kitchen, and we’ve recruited our friend and pizza guru Peter Campbell, chef/owner of Minneapolis’ Red Wagon Pizza Co., to share his tips for creating restaurant-quality pizza at home. The sauce is one of the most important elements of the pizza. If you have a… Read More →
Mayonnaise Dips & Sauces By Andrew Zimmern Now that I’ve taught you how to make homemade mayonnaise, here are a few ways to jazz it up for a dip, marinade, salad dressing or sandwich spread. Really, the possibilities are endless, so season to your liking with whatever herbs, citrus and spices you have on hand.… Read More →
Mexican Pork Burgers with Tomatillo Salsa By Andrew Zimmern In this recipe, I infuse ground pork with the bold flavors of Mexican chorizo to create an irresistible burger. For the best results, it’s essential that you allow the pork to sit overnight with all of the seasonings. You can grill the burgers or sear in… Read More →
Ma’s Muthia This recipe is from our Grandmother’s Best Recipe Contest winner Surtida S. Her grandmother combined her Indian roots with Tanzanian flavors to create this incredible dish of millet flour dumplings braised in a tomato-and-coconut-infused sauce chock-full of vegetables and aromatic spices. The smell and flavor of this recipe is intoxicating. “One of my… Read More →
Vegetable Lentil Curry By Andrew Zimmern Inspired by my dear friend, the brilliant chef and humanitarian José Andrés, here is my #RecipeForDisaster. This vegetable lentil curry is nutritious, wholesome and a great way to feed a lot of people on a budget. Think of this as an inspirational recipe, meaning you can use whatever leftover… Read More →
Corned Beef with Bourbon-Molasses Glaze By Andrew Zimmern 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. Brining your own corned beef at home is easy, all you need is the right equipment and time, about 7 to 10 days—therefore… Read More →
Homemade Crispy Onion Rings By Andrew Zimmern With a light and crispy batter, these buttermilk fried onion rings are a perfect snack for game day, or as part of a backyard burger bash side dish. It’s a classic Southern-style recipe, with an extra flavor boost from my Lemon & Shallots spice blend and hot sauce. Make sure… Read More →
Saag Paneer By Andrew Zimmern A beloved vegetarian dish of spinach and mild fresh cheese, saag paneer is one of my favorites from the Indian repertoire. This is my version, the result of several years of testing and tweaking different saag paneer recipes, reading cookbooks and gathering inspiration from Indian restaurants. I think you’ll love it.… Read More →
Four Chile Salsa By Andrew Zimmern Using four different types of dried chiles adds a deep complexity to this thick salsa that’s hard to beat. It’s also incredibly versatile—use this chile salsa to braise pork, seafood or chicken, to accompany grilled beef, as a sauce for tamales or enchiladas, or simply as a dip for… Read More →
Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe by Zoë François I am in desperate need of lessons when it comes to baking, and I can’t think of a better teacher than my friend Zoë François, an award-winning baker and author of the best-selling Bread in Five Minutes series. She is sharing her recipe for a ridiculously moist… Read More →
Apple Tarte Tatin By Andrew Zimmern A classic Parisian recipe, tarte tatin is an upside-down apple tart made famous by the Tatin sisters more than a century ago. The best autumnal treat I can think of, this stunning caramelized apple dessert is an easy show-stopper. Watch Andrew make this recipe: Like this recipe? Save it… Read More →
Chicken, Merguez Sausage & Artichoke Tagine By Andrew Zimmern A hearty braise with an incredible blend of vibrant North African flavors, this tagine is one of my favorite quintessential comfort food dishes to make. Watch Andrew make this recipe: Like this recipe? Save it on Pinterest.
United Noodles & Unideli If you follow my social media or watch my shows, you know I’m obsessed with Asian cuisines—Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean… I love it all. And while there are plenty of great spots in the Twin Cities to indulge, I’m cooking it at home more often than not. Mastering the… Read More →
Pan-Fried Black Pepper Shrimp Chef Floyd Cardoz shares his recipe for simple pan-fried black pepper shrimp, adapted from his latest restaurant Paowalla. Located in NYC’s Soho neighborhood, Paowalla is a celebration of modern Indian cuisine specializing in the subcontinent’s vast library of breads (paowalla translates to “a person who makes and sells bread”), from the… Read More →
Lowry Hill Meats When Erik Sather opened Lowry Hill Meats in the fall of 2015, let’s just say I was excited. There are less than a handful of great, old-world butcher shops in the Twin Cities, and LHM’s standard for every product they sell—from meat to eggs, cheese, spices and coffee—is exceptionally high. I always… Read More →
Hola Arepa One of the most popular Latin American restaurants in the Twin Cities, Hola Arepa started out as a food truck, slinging their take on the satisfying Venezuelan sandwiches on the streets of Minneapolis. For those unfamiliar with their eponymous arepas, think hefty griddled cornmeal cakes stuffed with all sorts of ingredients, from Argentinian-style… Read More →