Oaxacan string cheese is the perfect choice for this gooey grilled cheese, paired with leftover pork, onion and fresh tomatillo salsa. Get the #recipe: bit.ly/2Omz3E6 Sponsored by Hammer Stahl

My most frequently asked question has to be: “Andrew Zimmern, what is the best thing to eat at the Minnesota State Fair?” It’s almost an impossible question to answer. Alas, I’ve tried to whittle it down to a few must-eat items. Check them out here: bit.ly/2Mn2HN2

This chunky charred tomato sauce will brighten up your summer table. Charring the garlic and tomatoes directly on hot coals intensifies the flavor and lends a lovely smokiness. Get the recipe here: bit.ly/2L7QPxg Sponsored by Badia Spices, Hammer Stahl, and Shun Cutlery

All cheese curds are not created equal, trust me. My go-to at the Minnesota State Fair is Mouth Trap inside the Food Building. They serve a whopping total of 65,000 pounds of curds over the course of the 12 day festival. bit.ly/2ofnnIC #AndrewsFairShare

I’m sure you’ve heard me wax poetic about the food at the fair, but honestly, it’s the people that make me want to visit. From the animal barns and seed art to bundt cakes and machinery hill, there’s much more to the fair than cheese curds and footlongs. bit.ly/2PLF66J

A recipe inspired by the addictive flavors of a Cuban sandwich, but instead of a traditional pressed sandwich on Cuban bread, we’re making it grilled cheese-style with a buttery crust and melty gruyere. Get the recipe: bit.ly/2vKbIEG Sponsored by Hammer Stahl

I always make a stop at Cinnie Smiths a priority. I’m getting hungry right now thinking about the gooey center of the warm cinnamon rolls, dipped in their homemade creamy vanilla custard. It’s the perfect start to any day at the fair. bit.ly/2Pgn2k2 #AndrewsFairShare

Oaxacan string cheese is the perfect choice for this gooey grilled cheese, paired with leftover pork, onion and fresh tomatillo salsa. Get the #recipe: bit.ly/2Omz3E6 Sponsored by Hammer Stahl

You need to make some ground rules before indulging at the Minnesota State Fair. Mainly, making sure you put a non-food activity in between the cheese curds and buckets of cookies, which will help when you're putting down that root beer float. bit.ly/2omFdJv

One of the great traditions in Japanese cookery is robata, or cooking over an open grill with binchotan charcoal. It’s a great technique for cooking red snapper. It doesn’t get much better than this simple, quick meal. Get the recipe here: bit.ly/2NOp62K

It may be the end of summer, but don't put away the grill just yet! I love the combination of cured meat and fish, especially in this recipe for fresh-caught trout and prosciutto. Get the recipe here: bit.ly/2NPEcVE Sponsored by Badia Spices and Shun Cutlery

When it comes to grilling whole fish, red snapper is ideal—it’s versatile, it’s economical and it cooks quickly. I like to season it with a simple garlic and herb olive oil marinade. Get the recipe here: bit.ly/2wM3JYh Sponsored by Badia Spices and Shun Cutlery

This classic braised brisket is a riff on my grandmother’s recipe. It was one of the first dishes I helped her make and a staple at my family’s holiday table for generations. It is a perfect meal during the Rosh Hashanah celebrations. Get the recipe here: bit.ly/2wSBmay

Shana Tova! A classic Parisian recipe, tarte tatin is an upside-down apple tart made famous by the Tatin sisters more than a century ago. This is one of my absolute favorite apple recipes. Check it out here: bit.ly/2lAxskz

Football is back, and that means the snacks are back with it. What better way to start off your Sunday than with these tasty wings. The glaze is an easy way to dress up the chicken off the grill. Get the recipe here: bit.ly/2LGngzb Sponsored by Badia Spices

Chinese chicken wings are one of my favorite foods that I've perfected in my own kitchen. This dish is extremely addictive, so please make sure and pace yourself. Get the recipe here: bit.ly/2nchdb0 Sponsored by Badia Spices and Hammer Stahl

Just in case you wanted another wing recipe, these fried ones are a quick and easy way to feed the family. Try them with different spices for a little variety. Get the recipe here: bit.ly/2mJnYSo Sponsored by Badia Spices and Hammer Stahl

My grandmother had the best meatloaf recipe on planet Earth. Everyone says that, but you can’t disagree until you try it. bit.ly/2zHyJgt Sponsored by Badia Spices

Caponata with Grilled Crostini is up on our YouTube page now! A traditional Sicilian vegetable dish, caponata is made with sweet and sour caramelized eggplant, onions, peppers, olives, capers and tomatoes. Check it out here: bit.ly/2QHFoz9

This Italian-American-ish soup is pure comfort in a bowl. While there are endless variations to this recipe, I prefer to make my meatballs with ground dark meat chicken, Italian sausage and Pecorino Romano for an extra flavor boost. Get the recipe here: bit.ly/2REGa0e