It’s almost back-to-school time. After three months of loose schedules, late bedtimes, and long days at the pool, the day after Labor Day feels like a natural reset. To ease the transition, I always look to gear that makes mealtime (and life) fun and as stress-free as possible. Here are some of my favorite ways…
Alma: Cafe, Hotel & Restaurant After a major overhaul and grand re-opening, Alma is as gorgeous as ever, filling a hole we didn’t know we had in the Twin Cities dining scene. What was once solely a fantastic restaurant, owned and operated by James Beard award-winning chef Alex Roberts, is now an elegant, design-driven hotel,… 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 →
Weeknight Dinner Magic By Andrew Zimmern This dish is so easy and yummy and perfect for any weeknight. I use chicken thighs and fresh Meyer lemons. They make all the difference. If you make this, send me your pictures and tag me on Instagram so I can see yours. Looking for more chicken recipes? Here are… Read More →
Mortadella & Prosciutto Pizza Sandwich By Andrew Zimmern This, my friends, is the epic Italian hero of my dreams. Instead of a hoagie roll, I’m using pizza dough, folded onto itself before it’s freshly baked to create a pizza pocket begging to be filled with all of your favorite ingredients. My go-to fillings are a… Read More →
Birria Torta Ahogado By Andrew Zimmern For the last several years, birria recipes and all of their spinoffs (quesabirria! birria ramen! birria pizza!) have certainly had their time in the limelight. And while it may be trendy, no one can deny it is utterly delicious at its core — goat, beef or lamb, bathed in… Read More →
It’s heavier and denser, with a crumb that’s pretty standard on the upper half but denser on the bottom. It’s how I like it. I was tired of tea cake banana breads or finely crumbed versions that didn’t deliver on the big banana flavor and brown sugar molasses vibes. This one suits me just perfectly.… Read More →
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Mexican Queso Dip with Chorizo By Andrew Zimmern I call this don’t stop queso dip because once you dig in, you’re not gonna quit until the bowl is wiped clean. I speak from experience. It’s a classic crowd-pleaser, the perfect appetizer, an essential for your game day spread. It features all the typical flavors, just… Read More →
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In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I’m demystifying cooking clams, mussels and oysters—all three incredible, sustainable seafood options that are fun to forage. First up, chef Zimmern cooks a pot of creamy clam chowder with a fortified clam broth. Then, he shares a simple but impressive recipe for mussels fra diavolo—mussels cooked in a… Read More →
Pig Roast Perfection In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I marinate a whole young hog in orange juice, vinegar and garlic before roasting it for several hours in a caja china, a wooden box that cooks the pig with downward convective heat. Pull the pork and serve it with a chopped sweet-and-sour Southern-style coleslaw… Read More →
Rootsy Americana Food By Andrew Zimmern In this episode of Wild Game Kitchen, I prepare one of my favorite comfort foods, a rootsy Americana meal of chicken fried axis deer, cream gravy and ashed potatoes, cooked directly in the hot coals.
Everyone should know how to make a rustic apple galette. You just fold up the edges, throw it on a baking sheet and bake it to crisp perfection. It’s a simple recipe that anyone can do. In this video, I show you how to prep and slice apples for this dish. It’s easy but there… 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 →
Make this rustic vegetable tian recipe while learning how to chop and slice. Today, we’re making the ultimate Provençal side dish (though let me be clear— it’s hearty enough to work as a main). I’m taking zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, onions and garlic, tons of fresh herbs, capers, Parmesan breadcrumbs and my Badia Italian Seasoning… 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 →
I don’t know about you, but September always feels like a mid-year reset. I find myself prioritizing things that keep me grounded– both in body and mind. Books do a great job of this. From memoirs to cookbooks (yes, I sit down and read some cover to cover), and even a zine, here’s what I’m…
Bitter Greens Citrus Salad By Andrew Zimmern This is what I call my “house” salad, the one I serve most often that pairs well with almost anything. It’s a base of bitter greens, like radicchio, frisee and endive, topped with grapefruit and orange slices, red onion, fresh dill and a slightly sweet citrus vinaigrette to… 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…
You’ve been asking for my favorite gear for years, and I finally created this handy roundup with all my favorites. From woks and knives to salt and coffee, here’s what I actually use in my home kitchen (and beyond). This page contains affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.
This Moroccan-inspired sheet pan chicken recipe is an easy and flavorful weeknight meal. Made with my Grill Magic Badia seasoning, this meal is loaded with North African flavors of the spice market. It transforms a ho-hum dish to a miraculous one. This recipe serves four, and only uses one pan, leaving minimal dishes to deal… Read More →
By Andrew Zimmern Beef and shrimp winter rolls are so easy and delicious to make. The lightly seared beef adds such a richness to a fresh bunch of herbs and greens. Watch Me Make Winter Rolls:
By Andrew Zimmern If you’re looking for the perfect salty, crispy appetizer (or midnight snack), do yourself a favor and try this pork belly recipe. Just remember to keep an eye on your broiler—I remembered to do that a little later than I should have, but I have to admit, it was a pretty delicious… Read More →
Gather the following: Diced tomatoes Shredded lettuce Sliced jalapenos Pitted sliced black olives Sour cream Minced onions Chopped cilantro Black bean chili Tomatillo salsa 12 small individual bags of Fritos corn chips Open the Frito bags, add a ladle of chili and some/all of the above ‘mix-ins’… it’s a taco in a bag. Spoon in… Read More →
By Andrew Zimmern Moche means ugly in French and this sauce certainly qualifies, but the results are stupendous and the technique is not fussy. You will see that the demi-glace is optional. For years, I’ve reduced stock to make glace to have around, and I find it valuable, but it’s not necessary. For this recipe,… Read More →
