hardly needs an introduction, but we’re going to give him one anyway. The TODAY weatherman and 3rd hour co-host is known for his love of food and dining out. He’s written several cookbooks and is not shy about his friendship with some of New York’s top chefs including Daniel Boulud, Eric Ripert and Marcus Samuelsson.
As a passionate home cook and griller, Al chatted with TODAY.com about all things food. Pan-seared salmon, brown rice and oven roasted broccoli.
Separate a big head of broccoli into individual florets, spritz with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, za’atar and red chili flakes and roast until the edges are brown and crunchy. Now that the kids are gone for the most part, we’re trying to venture out once a week and try new restaurants that are beyond a four-block radius from our house. I like going to the east side Trader Joe’s because it’s like going to a well-lit Middle Eastern souk.
Culinary surprises lurk around every corner and New Yorkers from all walks of life come through. And the folks who work there are the nicest people you will find anywhere. I do like the sweet and spicy pecans, the big bag of white cheddar corn puffs and the dark chocolate peanut butter cups.
I’ve always enjoyed cooking. I’ve learned by basically watching my mom — I think a lot of people learn that way. I liked watching her, and also I like to eat.
So if you’re gonna like to eat, you better learn how to cook. Because you’re not always going to have your mother maki.
