Terry John Zila has been experimenting in the kitchen most of his life. Twenty years in the restaurant industry has exposed him to a wide variety of cooking styles. In his private dining events and in-home cooking classes, he uses that culinary knowledge to create unique events. Whatever cuisine you might have in mind, be it Asian, European or American cuisines, he can create the exact culinary experience you’re looking for.
Terry operates johnjeanjuan, a wedding cake and special occasion dessert business, Terry John Zila Catering and Sel et Terre, his monthly pop-up restaurant and also teaches at Grand Fete in Hudson Wisconsin
He has appeared on the Food Network’s Bakers Vs. Fakers, DIY Network’s Curb Appeal and appears regularly as a Food and Entertaining Contributor for KSTP’s Twin Cities Live and the Matt McNeil Show on AM 950 KTNF Radio.
Personal Interests:
Tennis, Running, Swimming and Lifting, Gardening, Farming & Landscaping, Architecture, Construction & Design and, of course, Cooking in all its forms.
Chef Terry John Zila is celebrating National Waffle Week with some of his favorite waffle recipes, coconut waffle and an Italian waffle cookie called a Pizzelle. Coconut Waffles Makes 4 waffles Ingredients 1½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup whole milk ⅔ cup ...
Chef Terry John Zila is here to celebrate TCL in color with a bright and flavorful summer berry and pepper salsa over chicken for an easy and colorful Monday night meal. Summer Berry and Pepper Salsa Blueberries Raspberries Blackberries Strawberries Red, Green, and Yellow bell peppers Tomatillo tomato Grape tomatoes ...
Creator of JohnJeanJuan, Terry John Zila, stopped by with a tasty recipe for Key Lime Tequila Pie. Key Lime Tequila Pie For the Graham Cracker Crust: 1/3 cup unsalted butter ¼ cup sugar 1 ¼ cup finely crushed graham crackers Place crushed graham crackers in a large bowl. Melt the ...
Chef Terry John Zila shows us how to make homemade donuts. Makes about 16 round doughnuts plus doughnut holes Note: It’s always a good idea to proof your yeast before baking. Place a few teaspoons of yeast in a small bowl and add ½ cup warm water (90°-100°F) and a ...
Chef Terry John Zila creates a classic dish for your Sunday dinner. Ingredients: One 4 to 5-pound boneless beef chuck roast, tied 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoon unsalted butter Additional tablespoon of olive oil and unsalted butter ...
Terry John Zila of John Jean Juan stopped by the TCL kitchen with a tasty lemon ricotta pancake recipe perfect for a family brunch. Ingredients: 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons honey 6 large eggs, separated ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 4 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon ...
Chef Terry John Zila prepares a pork tenderloin using the sous vide technique of cooking. Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin Ingredients: 1 whole pork tenderloin, about 1 pound Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 to 8 sprigs fresh herbs, such as fresh thyme, oregano, or rosemary, divided 2 cloves ...
February is National Potato Lovers Month. Terry John Zilla stopped by to show us how to make, Apple Sausage and Potato Waffles. Apple Sausage and Potato Waffles Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 3 large ...
Chef Terry John Zila joins us with a dinner idea that will make your meal feel just a little bit more fancy. Shrimp Cakes with Basil Orange Mayonnaise Makes 10 Crab Cakes Ingredients: For the Basil Mayonnaise: ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ...
The holidays might be over but that doesn't mean you can't spend a Saturday morning making a yummy breakfast you're whole family will rave about. These cinnamon rolls are so good, we thought it deserved a spot in our 2020 twin cities live recipes calendar. Terry John Zila stopped by ...
