Scheff’s Table

  • Marcella’s Ragu Bolognese

    Marcella’s Ragu Bolognese

    Ragu Bolognese from Marcella Hazan’s Essentials of Italian Cooking.

  • Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers

    Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers

    If you like spicy foods, this modified recipe from Traeger grills is for you. Shrimp are bathed in a garlicky Thai pepper marinade and then quickly grilled, resulting in tender,…

  • Stovetop Seafood “Bake”

    Stovetop Seafood “Bake”

    An easy way to create an indoor clambake with just a big pot and a stove.

  • The Butcher’s Stew

    The Butcher’s Stew

    The Butcher’s Stew is a speciality dish from Italy made with whatever cuts of meat the local butcher has on hand. This week’s recipe is easy and adaptable.

  • Cassoulet in a Kit

    Cassoulet in a Kit

    Cassoulet Kits from D’Artgnan gathers ingredients to make a gourmet meal without all the shopping.

  • Egg Drop Soup

    Egg Drop Soup

    Here is an easy recipe for making authentic egg drop soup like you get in Chinese restaurants. Feel free to add in some veggies like frozen peas or carrots if…

  • Lemon-Butter Shrimp

    Lemon-Butter Shrimp

    Here is a simple shrimp dish that’s loaded with lemony-buttery flavor. It’s quick and easy to make and I like to serve it with Greek-style lemon rice.

  • 50-50 Artisan Pizza Dough

    50-50 Artisan Pizza Dough

    Over the years, I’ve experimented with dozens of pizza dough recipes and I’ve finally settled on this one as being the most satisfying (to me, anyway) and simplest for the…

  • Cheesy Fingerling Potatoes

    Cheesy Fingerling Potatoes

    For me, the slight chill of fall in the air is a perfect match for roasted potatoes. I especially like Raclette-style spuds with melted cheese on top. This is a…

  • Gambas al Ajillo

    Gambas al Ajillo

    During our visit this week to the new Finca Pintxos Bar, my wife and I enjoyed a traditional Spanish dish called gambas al ajillo (shrimp with garlic). Last week I…

  • Butter Poached Prawns

    Butter Poached Prawns

    For simplicity and robust flavor, this decadent recipe for prawns poached in butter is one of my all-time favorites. With only three ingredients, the only way you can screw this…

  • Pad Kee Mao

    Pad Kee Mao

    One of my favorite Thai dishes is a popular one called “Drunken” Noodles (pad kee mao). However, there is nothing drunk about them; no alcohol is used in this recipe.

  • Spicy Basil-Serrano Pesto

    Spicy Basil-Serrano Pesto

    I love basil pesto for pasta or for spreading on other foods like steak, grilled fish, bread, eggs and others. Since we have fresh basil in our garden and also…

  • Linguine with Shellfish & Chorizo

    Linguine with Shellfish & Chorizo

    I really love shellfish and I also love pasta. And, I’m a big fan of Spanish chorizo. So, here is a tasty marriage of those ingredients: linguine pasta with shrimp,…

  • Grilled Corn on the Cob

    Grilled Corn on the Cob

    I love sweet spring/summer corn on the cob, especially when it’s lightly charred on the grill. Corn is simple to cook on the grill, and I prefer to cook my…

  • Oaxacan-Style Tlayudas

    Oaxacan-Style Tlayudas

    During my college days, I spent some summers in Ciudad Oaxaca, Mexico. One of my favorite taste memories of the time – in addition to their rich moles – was…