Golden Coin Chicken-n-Shrimp Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Tender chicken and shrimp wrapped around sugar cane, grilled, then topped with spicy peanut sauce. Wrap in lettuce leaves and devour, preferably less maniacally than I did, I could not get enough of these. Recipe for Golden Coin Chicken-n-Shrimp Skewers with Peanut Sauce at Andrew Zimmern’s Kitchen Adventures/Food & Wine Magazine.

Bacon & Onion Tart

Bacon, caramelized onions, double cheese, and eggs. This works on so many levels. Recipe for Bacon & Onion Tart at Andrew Zimmern’s Kitchen Adventures/Food & Wine Magazine.

Zuppa Valdostana

It will get cold again, it will! And when it does, make this decadently beefy, cheesy soup. Recipe for Zuppa Valdostana at Andrew Zimmern’s Kitchen Adventures/Food & Wine Magazine.

Brazilian Fish, Shrimp & Mussel Stew

Coconut milk and a cashew butter finish make this gorgeous stew irresistible. This is everything I want to eat right now, after the holidays, when it’s biting cold outside. Recipe for Brazilian Fish, Shrimp & Mussel Stew at Andrew Zimmern’s Kitchen Adventures/Food & Wine Magazine.

Trinidad Salt Cod Fritters with Pepper Sauce

Fun to make for a crowd – Super Bowl Sunday! – and utterly salty crispy addictive. Recipe for Trinidad Salt Cod Fritters at Andrew Zimmern’s Kitchen Adventures/Food & Wine Magazine.

Almond & Orange Cake with Poached Plum Compote

Given lusty poached plums and a hint of orange, this cake would be stunning on the Christmas table. Recipe for Almond & Orange Cake with Poached Plum Compote at Food & Wine Magazine/Andrew Zimmern’s Kitchen Adventures.

Turkey a la King

Um, I’m a bit late putting this up, I’m very sorry. This dish is of course is perfect for leftover Thanksgiving turkey…perhaps you froze some? Then you’re in luck! A creamy, delicious topping for rice, or filling for a luscious pot pie. Perhaps you’re roasting a turkey for Christmas? I’m trying… Recipe for Turkey a…

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Game-Day Pork & Black Bean Chili

Are you cheering for the Badgers in the Rose Bowl? I will be! Yay Bucky! Are you cheering for the Packers this weekend? Because no one is cheering for the Vikings anymore? Then make this! Thick and spicy with pork and chiles. Serve with beer and it won’t matter who wins. (Spoken like a girl…

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Montauk Oyster & Scallop Pan Roast

It’s chowder season, yay! I’m a bit maniacal about chowder and all its briny, creamy glory. Recipe for Montauk Oyster & Scallop Pan Roast at Food & Wine Magazine/Andrew Zimmern’s Kitchen Adventures.

Pan-Roasted Cornish Hens with Calvados & Apples

Recipe for Pan-Roasted Cornish Hens with Calvados & Apples at Food & Wine Magazine/Andrew Zimmern’s Kitchen Adventures.