VOTE NOW! I’m happy to announce that The Munchies: People’s Choice Food Awards is back for its fourth year, honoring 100 of the top food experiences in America, along with Dan Barber as the inaugural Inspirational Food Thought Leader. The public can vote for nominees from across the country, chosen by an expert panel of… Read More →
7 Knives & Accessories You Want When it comes to gift giving, you can never go wrong with beautiful, useful kitchen tools. Here are a few of my favorites. For the avid entertainer: Forget the electric carving knife, this set is where it’s at. Great for carving a turkey, Christmas ham, a big brisket,… 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 →
This Year’s Required Reading There have been too many wonderful cookbooks published in 2013 to mention, but here are 25 of my favorite. No matter what type of cook you consider yourself to be, these are cookbooks that should be in your library. From recipes for simple weeknight meals to authentic Asian dishes and impress-your-guests… Read More →
The Votes Are In! After a month of competition and thousands of votes, Tablespoon.com reveals the winners of The Munchies: People’s Choice Food Awards, hosted by yours truly and an expert panel of 26 in-the-know chowhounds. Now in its second year, these awards recognize the best-of-the-best in the food biz, from terrific tastemakers to top… Read More →
People’s Choice Food Awards Voting is now open for The Munchies 2013! Head over to Tablespoon.com/themunchies to vote for your food favorites from best food truck to best burger to best chef. You can vote daily until April 30, so vote early and vote often. The Munchies-People’s Choice Food Awards celebrates the most deserving folks in… Read More →
People’s Choice Food Awards Voting is now open for The Munchies 2013! Head over to Tablespoon.com/themunchies to vote for your food favorites from best food truck to best burger to best chef. You can vote daily until April 30, so vote early and vote often. The Munchies-People’s Choice Food Awards celebrates the most deserving folks in… Read More →
Best of the Beach Here are some of my favorite shots from South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2013.
Best of the Beach Here are some of my favorite shots from South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2013.
Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry By Andrew Zimmern This is an easy meal that comes together quickly and — with a pot of rice and some cucumber salad — makes for a simple and delicious meal. I made a monster batch just to see if I could, and while it was unwieldy, I wanted to… Read More →
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 →
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…
Thanks for your interest in Spilled Milk. I started Andrew Zimmern’s Spilled Milk on Substack in December of 2021. Substack is a community-supported publication. I loved the idea of connecting more personally with my community, through online conversation, recipes, videos and more. Subscribing is FREE, and subscribers have the option to pay for content if they…
Grilled Ribeyes with Miso Sauce By Andrew Zimmern This is one of my all-time favorite meals, grilled ribeyes with asparagus and an easy miso sauce. Typically, I buy two-bone pieces of ribeye. This piece was really nice aged prime beef. I always make sure the chine bone is removed. If I have a bunch of… Read More →
Outrage, grief and pain over the failure to address equity issues, real justice and systemic racism is fueling a necessary movement for change across the nation. I believe in stepping up and advocating for our BIPOC and any marginalized communities. Let’s dismantle these oppressive systems. I am listening and learning, and will amplify and donate…
Like so many other food professionals, I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid tugging at my grandmother’s apron strings. I learned food prep basics sitting in her teeny West End Avenue apartment kitchen on weekends as a young boy. I cooked with my mom and dad every chance I could, and I treasured… Read More →
Recipes for Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah is a time for reflection and repentance, but it probably doesn’t surprise you that my favorite part is the food. It’s a great excuse to sit around the dinner table with family and friends, and say a toast to the year ahead. To honor tradition, I like to cook dishes… Read More →
About Andrew Zimmern Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer and social justice advocate. As the creator, executive producer and host of the Bizarre Foods franchise, Andrew Zimmern’s Driven by Food, MSNBC’s What’s Eating America, Magnolia Network’s Emmy-nominated Family Dinner, and the Emmy-winning The Zimmern List, he has…
Alliance of World Explorers, Volume One AZ and the Lost City of Ophir Winner of the Gold IPPY in Juvenile Fiction! Twelve-year-old AZ dreams of becoming the world’s greatest explorer. Instead, he’s stuck in summer school with just Odd Uncle Arthur for company. Little does AZ know that this summer will be his most thrilling—and…
My Best Game Day Recipes I love the traditional nacho and chicken wing spread, alongside dishes inspired by my travels—from fried chicken summer rolls to Baltimore-style crab cakes. If you’re really ambitious, go all out and construct the ultimate Super Bowl snackadium. Fried Chicken Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce They’re commonly filled with shrimp and roast… Read More →
What is so great about the Minnesota State Fair? I’m sure you’ve heard me wax poetic about the food at the fair, but honestly, it’s the people that make me want to visit all 12 days. From the animal barns and seed art to bundt cakes and machinery hill, there’s much more to the fair… Read More →
Bizarre Foods: Pony Express Premieres Tuesday July 3, 9/8c on Travel Channel! We filmed in some truly amazing locations for this season of Bizarre Foods. There were moments in each episode where I just had to pinch myself—whether it was driving a real World War II tank in Belgium, trout fishing in Scotland with Angus… Read More →
Tony was a man of contradictions. His work from almost two decades ago inspired a rogue-ish bro culture in the chef world that in the past few years he came to revile and worked hard to repudiate. He told me almost 13 years ago that television was the “most vile mistress,” but he refined the… 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 →
My Best Super Bowl Recipes Of course I’m disappointed the Vikings won’t be winning the Vince Lombardi Trophy on their home turf, but I am thankful for an amazing season and ready to welcome the world to Minnesota for Super Bowl 52 and the best week of events in NFL history. If you didn’t score tickets… Read More →
“I would like to say that what I fear are the challenges that stand in front of me, when in reality what I fear is the cowardice that lays within me.” – Craig Lounsbrough 2017 was a crazy year for me filled with ups and downs, mistakes made, tragedies big and small, successes and disappointments,… Read More →
America the Great Cookbook I’m honored to be a part of America the Great Cookbook, a celebration of our country’s food scene with more than 100 recipes by chefs, producers and food heroes from every region of the United States. Flipping through the pages, you’ll notice that what makes America’s food American is its sheer… Read More →
The Best Latke Recipe By Andrew Zimmern Topped with leftover slices of brisket, these potato pancakes will blow your mind. For me, making latkes has always been a family activity. I first made these with my grandmother when I was 4 years old. I had my son squeezing potatoes for me when he was 3.… Read More →
Tune in for Bizarre Foods: Cajun Country Aug. 15 at 9|8c on Travel Channel On this episode of Bizarre Foods, I’m traversing the heart of Acadiana, an untouched bastion of American history where centuries-old traditions remain a way of life. A region of swamps, bayous and gulf coast marshes, people in Cajun country still live… Read More →
