Scheff’s Table
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Chinese-Style Rice Cakes with Pork
I really love the rice cakes that are so popular in China and Korea, in part because they are neutral in flavor which makes them extremely versatile. Most are also…
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Roast Pork Pernil Asado
One of my favorite recipes – especially if I’m cooking for a crowd – is roasted pork shoulder called pernil. It’s a classic Puerto Rican dish and it is also…
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Baby Back Ribs with Whiskey BBQ Sauce
Here’s a great recipe for pork baby back ribs. The ribs are cooked first in the oven and then finished off on the grill (or under a broiler).
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Chinese-style Chicken & Asparagus
Chinese-style Chicken & Asparagus is a quick, healthy and light springtime stir-fry dish that I really love.
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How to Make Hushpuppies
One of my favorite Southern-style side dishes is hushpuppies. I remember loving the hushpuppies at Long John Silver’s and I like to eat them with fried fish and seafood.
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Butter Lettuce Salad with Shrimp
When temperatures warm up in spring and summer, I often like to enjoy a hearty salad as a main dinner course. This butter lettuce salad with shrimp makes for a…
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English Peas with Prosciutto
There are few things I like more than sweet and delicious fresh spring peas. Here is an easy recipe for peas with prosciutto or bacon that makes for a great…
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Sichuan-Style Beef with Broccoli
If you like Chinese takeout-style beef and broccoli, I think you’ll also really enjoy this spicy, Sichuan version of the dish. Beef with broccoli can sometimes be bland, but not…
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Rice With Black Beans
Here is a very simple and versatile side dish recipe for rice with black beans. It’s a good accompaniment for meat, chicken and fish or seafood dishes and can also…
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Shrimp Ceviche
During warmer spring and summer weather, I tend to turn to lighter dishes that don’t require heating up the kitchen. One such dish is ceviche, in which raw fish and…
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Maryland-Style Chicken Fingers
Here is a spicy take on fried chicken fingers that kids like as much as adults do. I use Maryland-style spices to kick things up a notch – the type…
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Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken
This Jamaican-style jerk chicken recipe got some heat from Scotch bonnet peppers, but is also sort of sweet, thanks to nutmeg and allspice.
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
As a kid I hated Brussels sprouts, as I imagine many kids do. Partly that’s because we were always served the sprouts whole. One way to get kids (and some…
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Beer-Braised Short Ribs
If you’re looking for something delicious to cook this St. Patrick’s Day that isn’t corned beef & cabbage or shepherd’s pie, here’s an easy solution: beef short ribs braised in…
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Spicy Asian Rice Noodles
This is a super simple, spicy Asian noodle dish that is easy to make but packed with flavor. You could substitute egg/wheat noodles for the rice noodles, but I like…
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3-Way Meatloaf
Meatloaf – along with macaroni and cheese – has to be at or near the top of the list of great American comfort foods. But, too often it can come…