A Taste of New Orleans in Your Kitchen Mardi Gras is an annual 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 a few of my favorite recipes for a… Read More →
5th Annual Farm to School Community BBQ The 5th Annual Farm to School Community BBQ is on September 22, 2016 from 4:30-7:00PM at the Culinary Center (812 North Plymouth Avenue, Minneapolis). The BBQ is a fun opportunity for students, families, and community members to meet the farmers who grow our food and the chefs who inspire the recipes! It’s a great… Read More →
My Best Recipes for Spring Produce I love hearty meals in a bowl as much as the next guy, but it’s time to swap out beef stew and chili for recipes highlighting fresh spring produce. Here in the upper Midwest, we love anything that comes out of the ground as early asparagus, morels, ramps and rhubarb. And… Read More →
I’m writing to invite my fellow Minnesotans to a once in a lifetime opportunity for anyone who loves food. As previously reported, on Friday, October 9 the Minneapolis Institute of Art is welcoming Ferran Adrià, an innovator widely considered to be one of the world’s top chefs, his protégé and award-winning chef José Andrès, and yours truly for… Read More →
New Orleans-Inspired Recipes for Mardi Gras Mardi Gras is an indulgent and revelrous holiday, an annual 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. So if a trip to New Orleans… Read More →
Crispy Pig Ears Marc Forgione shares his favorite moment of Bizarre Foods America. What’s yours? Be sure to watch the premire of Bizarre Foods America tonight, Mon., Feb. 11 at 9/8c on Travel Channel.
“You’ve never eaten beaver before?” Adam Richman is a serious man. Be sure to watch the premire of Bizarre Foods America tonight, Mon., Feb. 11 at 9/8c on Travel Channel.
Bizarre Foods America > Morning Sickness OK, maybe it’s not Samantha’s favorite moment of Bizarre Foods. Be sure to watch the premire of Bizarre Foods America tonight, Mon., Feb. 11 at 9/8c on Travel Channel.
Stimulating the Imagination Brett Ratner dreams of bizarre foods. Be sure to watch the premire of Bizarre Foods America tonight, Mon., Feb. 11 at 9/8c on Travel Channel.
Crispy Pig Ears Marc Forgione shares his favorite moment of Bizarre Foods America. What’s yours? Be sure to watch the premire of Bizarre Foods America tonight, Mon., Feb. 11 at 9/8c on Travel Channel.
“You’ve never eaten beaver before?” Adam Richman is a serious man. Be sure to watch the premire of Bizarre Foods America tonight, Mon., Feb. 11 at 9/8c on Travel Channel.
Bizarre Foods America > Morning Sickness OK, maybe it’s not Samantha’s favorite moment of Bizarre Foods. Be sure to watch the premire of Bizarre Foods America tonight, Mon., Feb. 11 at 9/8c on Travel Channel.
Stimulating the Imagination Brett Ratner dreams of bizarre foods. Be sure to watch the premire of Bizarre Foods America tonight, Mon., Feb. 11 at 9/8c on Travel Channel.
The Minneapple is headed to the Big Apple. Tim McKee (La Belle Vie), Gavin Kaysen (Cafe Boulud), Alex Roberts (Alma and Brasa Rotisserie), Isaac Becker (112 Eatery) & I will be cooking up a storm on 6/27. Tons of talent, fantastic food, and hosted at one of NYC’s most gorgeous venues: Tom Colicchio’s Riverpark. Tickets… Read More →
The Minneapple is headed to the Big Apple. Tim McKee (La Belle Vie), Gavin Kaysen (Cafe Boulud), Alex Roberts (Alma and Brasa Rotisserie), Isaac Becker (112 Eatery) & I will be cooking up a storm on 6/27. Tons of talent, fantastic food, and hosted at one of NYC’s most gorgeous venues: Tom Colicchio’s Riverpark. Tickets… Read More →
“If you don’t have flair, then to Hell with you!” – Caren Zimmern It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of my mother’s passing. We celebrated the life of this amazing woman last Friday at a small “memorial cocktail party” in Minneapolis. As some of you know, my mother had unique… Read More →
“If you don’t have flair, then to Hell with you!” – Caren Zimmern It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of my mother’s passing. We celebrated the life of this amazing woman last Friday at a small “memorial cocktail party” in Minneapolis. As some of you know, my mother had unique… Read More →
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 →
Mother’s Day is May 8, 2022. I’m always a little hesitant to celebrate moms by giving them kitchen stuff. The last thing a mom needs, especially on Mother’s Day, is feeling compelled to be in service to others. Most moms do that all day, every day. I think some of the best gifts are ones…
By Andrew Zimmern This is a light, refreshing and fun way to celebrate the season’s rhubarb. Not to mention it is a stunner! It’s so easy, yet impressive. Feel free to use red snapper, bay scallops, shrimp, clams and oysters, as an addition or substitution for the scallops.
Spring Risotto By Andrew Zimmern This beautiful fresh pea risotto with morels is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Watch Andrew make this recipe:
After decades exploring culture through food, I’m sharing flavors from the road that will transform your cooking. These all-purpose spice blends capture the essence of my favorite cuisines around the world. Shop them here.
My Favorite Holiday Recipes No matter what holiday you celebrate, I’m sure we can all agree that food is what ties the season together. At my house, the kitchen smells of fabulous food all month long, whether it’s roasted duck, latkes or fruit cake. It’s the best time of the year. I’ve made it easy… 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 →
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 Recipes for 4th of July There’s no better way to celebrate the holiday (and my birthday) than relaxing with family, hanging out by the grill and enjoying fresh summer produce. Here are a few of my favorite recipes, from all-American cookout classics like barbecue chicken and baked beans, to picnic perfect salads and a… Read More →
Mother’s Day Menu Ideas Food is the best gift you can give on Mother’s Day. A meal made in your own kitchen with love is even better. From morning to midnight, breakfast to dessert, here are 10 surefire ways to celebrate the mothers in your life. Salad with Poached Eggs & Bacon Vinaigrette It’s… Read More →
Second Chances Scholarship The James Beard Foundation is accepting applications for its 2019 Scholarship Program, with financial aid available for food studies, culinary arts, wine studies and more! Established in 1991, the James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program assists aspiring and established culinary professionals who plan to further their education. As of 2018, the Foundation will have awarded nearly $8… Read More →
