When I lived in New York City, my friends and I often ate at a bustling restaurant that we loved called Lola’s. It’s been closed now for a number of years, but I fondly remember the delicious fried chicken dish that the restaurant was famous for: Lola’s 100-Spice Caribbean Fried Chicken. Well, it turns out that there weren’t actually 100 spices used in the chicken seasoning. In … [Read more...]
Shrimp with Shallot-Cream Mustard Sauce
This is a very elegant, delicious dish that’s pretty easy to make once you’ve got all of the ingredients prepped and ready to go. The actual cooking time isn’t more than about 10 minutes. Serve with rice pilaf, orzo, quinoa, etc. Ingredients: 1 lb. large shrimp/prawns, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves 1/2 cup cornichons … [Read more...]
Chicken-Chile Enchiladas
I love homemade enchiladas. They are pretty inexpensive to cook, especially if you use leftover cooked chicken or turkey to make them. At this time of year, it's a great way to make use of leftover Thanksgiving turkey. The key to success here is to be organized - set up a production line for filling and assembling the enchiladas. It’s a bit messy, but the result is very … [Read more...]
Seafood & Andouille Gumbo
In Louisiana, pretty much every family, cook and chef has their own version of gumbo. Rarely are two recipes alike. This is my favorite type of gumbo - one that begins by making a dark roux. Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup flour 3 celery ribs, chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped 12 oz. andouille … [Read more...]
Easy Autumn Pork Stew
One of my favorite fall/winter dinners is this easy-to-make stew which features pork. You could also use veal for this recipe, which would be equally delicious. Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 12 oz. boneless pork (or veal) stew meat , cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup drained, diced canned tomatoes (Italian-style Romas are best) 1 1/2 cup … [Read more...]
Ghost S’mores Dip
With Halloween parties in mind, here is a boo-tiful take on toasted marshmallows with chocolate and graham cracker layers, from the food site Delish. Ingredients: 4 packages of Marshmallow Ghost Peeps 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips ¼ cup heavy cream, warmed Graham crackers, for serving Mini-chocolate chips Method: 1. Preheat oven to 450° F. In the bottom of a square … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—Thai-Style Larb with Turkey
Larb is a dish commonly found in Thai restaurants that features ground chicken, but can also be made with ground turkey, beef or pork. I prefer the taste of turkey, which is a bit more interesting than chicken. This turkey larb dish comes together very quickly, so have all of the ingredients prepped and standing by before you turn on the stove. Larb is commonly served on/in … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table—Fettuccine Alfredo
Is there anyone who doesn’t like fettuccine Alfredo? I doubt it. It’s a wonderfully satisfying (if decadent) dish and one of my favorite comfort foods. Fettuccine Alfredo is really simple to make. The key is to use only the very best ingredients: high-quality pasta, real Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and good butter. Don’t even think about using pre-shredded parmesan or that … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table – Chicken al Carbon
Now that the outdoor temperatures are dropping and fall is here, I’m trying to get in as much grilling as possible before I have to shovel a path through the snow to get to my grill. Here’s a very tasty Mexican-style grilled chicken recipe called Pollo al Carbon. Most of the work takes place while preparing the marinade for the chicken, which can be done well in advance of the … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table – Fresh Tomato Sauce for Pasta
There are few things tastier than tomato sauce for pasta (or pizza) made from vine-ripened fresh tomatoes. Normally, fresh ripe tomatoes are hard to come by. But our garden is bursting right now with beautiful, ripe San Marzano tomatoes that we planted in spring - perfect for fresh tomato sauce.If you can’t find fresh, super-ripe tomatoes, you’re better off using high-quality … [Read more...]
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