Scheff’s Table

  • Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

    Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

    When I was in graduate school a colleague of mine from Sri Lanka would occasionally invite me and some other students over for dinner. I will never forget the wonderful…

  • Beer-Braised Boneless Short Ribs

    Beer-Braised Boneless Short Ribs

    Braising with beer is one of the easiest entry points into cooking with beer. One of my favorite recipes is beef short ribs braised with Irish stout. It’s pretty simple…

  • Balsamic Flat Iron Steak

    Balsamic Flat Iron Steak

    When it comes to simple recipes, it really doesn’t get much easier than this one for grilled flat iron steak that is marinated in balsamic vinegar. The balsamic gives the…

  • Maryland-Style Peel & Eat Shrimp

    Maryland-Style Peel & Eat Shrimp

    Whenever I visit my friends in Annapolis, I can’t wait to dig into a big pile of Maryland-style peel & eat shrimp. Here is the simple recipe.

  • Beef Curry

    Beef Curry

    I love Indian-style curries and this is one of my favorites. This beef curry is rich and complex in flavor, but not super spicy.

  • “Marry Me” Chicken

    “Marry Me” Chicken

    This recipe is adapted from one that appeared on the Spruce Eats site called “Marry Me Chicken.” It’s so good you’ll want to marry the cook!

  • Ziti with Fresh Mozzarella & Marinara

    Ziti with Fresh Mozzarella & Marinara

    Ziti with marinara sauce and lots of melted and browned cheese is a perfect wintertime comfort food that is very easy to make.

  • Cajun Spiced Shrimp

    Cajun Spiced Shrimp

    This Cajun-spiced shrimp recipe is my take on the blackened redfish. ’s super quick and simple if you use store-bought Cajun seasoning. 

  • Chicken Paprikash

    Chicken Paprikash

    Chicken paprikash – called paprikás csirke in Hungarian – is derived from the liberal use of paprika, a spice commonly used in Hungarian cuisine

  • Easy Arugula & Avocado Salad

    Easy Arugula & Avocado Salad

    Here is a really simple recipe for a delicious arugula salad with avocado. It takes just minutes to make and can serve as a main course or side salad.

  • Pork Tonkatsu

    Pork Tonkatsu

    A very popular dish in Japan is tonkatsu: deep-fried pork cutlets drizzled with katsu sauce. Here is the recipe for pork tonkatsu.

  • Duck Fat Bucatini Carbonara

    Duck Fat Bucatini Carbonara

    In Duck Fat Bucatini Carbonara recipe using duck fat in place of some of the oil would kick up my carbonara considerably.

  • Easy Pork Carnitas

    Easy Pork Carnitas

    In this recipe for easy pork carnitas pork is cooked in orange juice and other ingredients, usually served in tacos or burritos.

  • Spicy Pasta with Mussels

    Spicy Pasta with Mussels

    I really love spicy food and pasta and mussels. So I thought: Why not combine three of my favorite things in one dish? The result is this spicy pasta with…

  • Balti Chicken Vindaloo

    Balti Chicken Vindaloo

    I love this spicy Balti-style chicken vindaloo made with a fragrant melange of spices and sharp tang from malt vinegar.

  • Spiced Cornish Game Hens

    Spiced Cornish Game Hens

    This cornish game hen recipe is elegant enough to serve for a special New Year’s Eve dinner, but also delicious any old time.