My next Quarterly box drops in just a few weeks. I’m thrilled with how it’s shaping up. I love surprises, but suck at keeping a secret, so when Quarterly said it was fine if I let a cat out of the bag this time around, I couldn’t wait. As a part of my #ZIM05 box,… Read More →
What’s Next? Welcome to 2015 Andrew goes solo on this week’s episode of Go Fork Yourself. He talks about his prediction for the next big trend of 2015, where to eat in 2015, and what he’s listening to right now. Read: Restaurant Eliminates Tips, Gives Employees $35,000 a Year (Eater) Read: The National Eater 38: Where to Eat… Read More →
Easy Bean Soup By Andrew Zimmern I recently joined the board of directors for an amazing new advocacy group called Beans Is How. The idea: We all need to eat more beans and less of everything else. I’ll join the Bean Science & Innovation Advisory Council’s co-chairs and a trans-disciplinary council of experts, along with… Read More →
Sweet Pea Penne Carbonara By Andrew Zimmern So a few weeks ago I was making my sweet pea risotto for dinner and thought, what about a sweet pea carbonara? There are lots of fun ways to flavor a traditional carbonara. Bittman, the NYT and Food & Wine magazine all have various versions of spinach carbonara,… Read More →
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By Andrew Zimmern These hand pies are an ode to my summer camp days in Maine, where we would forage for wild blueberries when they were at their peak every August. Those tart, sweet little berries just explode with flavor. For me, these hand pies are the best way to enjoy the season’s harvest —… Read More →
The BEST Clam Chowder By Andrew Zimmerm In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I demystify cooking clams, mussels and oysters—all three incredible, sustainable seafood options that are fun to forage. First up is this pot of creamy clam chowder with a fortified clam broth.
Roasted Goose with Tortillas and Hoisin Sauce By Andrew Zimmern In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I set up an Argentinean-style grill in my fire pit, creating a ring of coals to cook a whole goose in on a vertical roaster. The recipe is my version of Peking-style goose, rubbed with five spice and… Read More →
Delicious Creole Combination By Andrew Zimmern In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I’ll teach you how to break down a whole halibut before and poach the filets in a creole-style tomato roux. I’m serving it with a classic version of dirty rice, filled with vegetables, herbs and chicken livers, cooked directly in the coals.
By Andrew Zimmern
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
By Andrew Zimmern Made the traditional way with a mix of Swiss cheeses and white wine, this recipe couldn’t be any easier. I like to serve this dish with plenty of sliced sausage, roasted or blanched cauliflower, cubed crusty bread, and steamed new potatoes.
Tater tot hotdish is a classic Midwestern treat. It’s a fun take on meat and potatoes and I highly recommend you make it. And it’s a hotdish, NOT a tater tot casserole, there is a difference and anyone living in Minnesota can explain it, as I do here… This is comfort food nirvana. People of… Read More →
Extra Crispy Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Cream of Tomato Soup Grilled cheese and tomato soup go together like Prince and Purple Rain. For this quintessential pairing, I like to double down on the tomato flavor by adding thinly sliced roasted tomatoes to my sandwich, before schmearing it with mayo and toasting in a pan with… Read More →
By Andrew Zimmern I already taught you how to make sweet auflauf pancakes with berries, but get ready to take it to the next level with this savory auflauf filled with melty gruyère cheese and country ham. Add your béchamel sauce and onions and watch it grow up the sides of the pan to form… Read More →
By Andrew Zimmern Béchamel sauce is a classic sauce made from only a few ingredients. Learn how to make a creamy, rich béchamel and you’re on your way to making tons of delicious recipes that call for it, including mac and cheese, lasagna, and soufflés. Watch Me Make a Bechamel Sauce:
