Flank is an excellent cut of beef that takes well to marinades, making it oh-so-tender. This is a very easy recipe for a blender-made marinade featuring cumin seed, garlic, olive oil, and jalapeños. Be sure to thinly slice the cooked steak against the grain for the tenderest, tastiest meat. I like to serve the steak topped with sliced avocado or a favorite … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—easy curry ramen recipe
When I was young, our family lived in Japan for a few years. Much later—when I was in graduate school in NYC—I rediscovered my love of ramen. I’m NOT talking about the dried, prepackaged ramen noodles with a powdered broth packet inside. I’m talking about real ramen made with fresh noodles. While some ramen restaurants cook their broth for 24 hours or longer, this … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—Recipe for Chesapeake-Style Steamed Shrimp
Chesapeake-Style Steamed Shrimp Whenever I visit friends in Annapolis, Maryland for a sail around the Chesapeake Bay, I always look forward to ripping into big piles of steamed blue crabs and shrimp. A lot of seafood spots there create their own spice mixture for steaming shellfish, but just as many rely on commercial Old Bay Seasoning, which is really good … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—Thai Pork & Basil Stir-Fry
This tasty recipe for Thai Pork & Basil Stir-Fry is a variation of one I learned many years ago in a cooking class with Martin Yan, the host of the PBS series Yan Can Cook. It's a keeper, a meal I make often since it's inexpensive, easy, and fast. The cooking time is quick—about 5 minutes or less, so make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—A delicious recipe for Memorial Day barbecue ribs
Looking for a delicious recipe for Memorial Day barbecue ribs? Like so many Americans, I enjoy firing up the grill for a Memorial Day barbecue. This recipe for barbecued baby back ribs will have all the folks gathered ‘round your grill eager to get the ribs onto their plates and into their bellies. It’s based on an award-winning recipe from Dr. BBQ, author of … [Read more...]
Moab, Utah restaurant resurrection: the Moab Garage Company
From gasoline and auto repair in 1929 to liquid nitrogen ice cream in 2019 The Moab Garage Co. building chose its leaders, Erin and Ryan Bird, as much as they chose it; and the Birds have put some work into honoring the building’s history. The Birds came to Moab from Salt Lake City with an idea for a restaurant, and at the time, the property at 78 North Main Street was the … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—how to make chicken with herbed cream sauce
Chicken with herbed cream sauce When I lived in New York City, one of my favorite restaurants was a cozy little bistro in Greenwich Village called Cafe de la Gare. The restaurant has long since closed, but I was lucky enough to get this recipe for delicious herbed chicken with cream sauce—my favorite Cafe de la Gare dish—before they went out of business. I urge you … [Read more...]
Scheff’s table—Quick & easy recipe for shrimp
Quick & easy I really like this quick & easy recipe for shrimp sautéed with Moroccan-style spices, which takes only a few minutes to prepare. I usually serve it with couscous or rice. Either way, this easy shrimp dish won't disappoint. Moroccan Spiced Shrimp Ingredients: 1 lb. jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp Minced … [Read more...]
Greatest restaurants to work for—Hell’s Backbone Grill
Meet the Utah restaurateurs whose quiet power is making restaurant jobs better Ever wonder what it takes to create one of the greatest restaurants to work for? Utah's own Hell's Backbone Grill has been given that title. And with dynamic Duo, Blake Spalding and Jen Castle, it's not hard to see why—their determined vision has created one of Utah's best, and the country's most … [Read more...]
Salt Lake City Mexican Eateries for Cinco de Mayo
A touch of Mexican flavor Here in the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has become synonymous with tacos, Margaritas, and piñatas … not that there’s anything wrong with that. I’m more than happy for any excuse to enjoy Mexican food and drink. If you’re looking to experience authentic Mexican flavors this Cinco de Mayo, here’s a trio of really great Mexican eateries to do … [Read more...]
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