Back to School Meals

Hearty Brisket Chili By Andrew Zimmern. What do you do with leftover brisket? Make one of my favorite dishes, this hearty meal in a bowl.

9 Sweet & Savory Ways to Cook Squash this Fall - Andrew Zimmern

This elegant Roman pasta is simple to make and one of the most soul satisfying meals I can think of. It's superb even without fussy ingredients, but it becomes HEAVENLY with a seriously good cheese, and orange-yolked farm fresh eggs. It will change your life.

Easy, Weeknight Homemade Mac and Cheese By Andrew Zimmern Of the dozens of recipes for this comfort food classic that I have in my recipe file, this one is unique. I start cooking on the stovetop, melting the cheese into a rich, creamy sauce, then finish it in the oven. It’s cheesy and easy, super… Read More →

Grilled #Duck Breasts with Sake & Soy Glaze #recipe

One of my favorite things I ate while shooting an episode of Zimmern List in Portland, Oregon was a plate of tater tots paired with a spicy chile glaze. Inspired by this delicious and addictive dish, I decided to create my own tater tot masterpiece featuring the flavors of Thailand and Vietnam. The result is this recipe—easily the most crave-able dish I’ve made in a long time. Sweet and spicy, crunchy and soft, hot and cold, this dish is all about the joyousness of contrasts.

Fried rice is one of those dishes that is even easier to make than it is to order! I like to use rice that is a day old, (you can even freeze rice) and any protein I have left over from the week.

These baked beans were one of my favorite dishes growing up. The variety of beans adds a great textural contrast; the bacon, a smoky accent; the onions, a nice crunch.

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 parmesan, frico-style. It’s the perfect balance of textures and flavor, and the ideally suited to dip into a classic cream of tomato soup.

An Easy Way to Use Up Turkey Leftovers. I always make a Thanksgiving turkey because I love the leftovers turned into sandwiches, soups, and my son’s favorite, turkey tetrazzini. I use up my last scraps of meat and the salty kiss of some killer parmesan with this creamy pasta casserole.

Apple Cider-Roasted #Pork Shoulder #recipe

Turkey A La King: Creamy and sublime, Old World and rustic in the best farmhouse sense possible, this dish, served with a pot of long-grain Carolina rice, can’t be beat. #recipe

Spaghetti with Classic Tomato Sauce #recipe

A one skillet recipe with bright North African and Mediterranean flavors, shakshuka is an easy dish of eggs baked in a savory, spicy tomato and red pepper sauce. It’s an impressive but foolproof brunch or lunch, and a compelling argument for eggs for dinner.