cooking at home
Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Pesto Butter
If, like me, you have a lot of end-of-summer basil in the garden, here is a tasty way to use some of it. I like to make pesto butter to…
Pasta with Chicken & Rosemary
Here is a really tasty recipe for pasta with dark chicken meat and a hint of rosemary. You could use any type of pasta, but I prefer something hearty like…
Creole Catfish Recipe
Here is a really simple method for cooking Creole style blackened catfish on the grill. One benefit of cooking the fish in a pan on the outdoor grill is that…
Green Curry Beef Kebabs with Crispy Basil
If you’re thinking about firing up the grill for this 4th of July, here is an Asian spin on beef kebabs with Thai-style green curry paste and crispy fried basil.
Peanut-Sesame Noodles
Over the years, I’ve experimented with many, many different recipes, still trying to replicate the dandan noodles I loved so much. This recipe comes pretty close. I hope you’ll try…
Venice-Style Shrimp
This is a scrumptious recipe based on one from Food & Wine magazine – large shrimp prepared in the Venetian style with garlic, wine, butter, chili flakes and lemon zest.…
Jerk Pork Tenderloin
I really love the spicy and sweet flavors of Jamaican-style jerk seasoning. It’s terrific on pork, poultry, fish, shrimp, and lots of other things. For this recipe, you can make…
Pork Loin Roast with Apple-Mustard Glaze
This simple pork roast is a big hit for a weeknight supper at our house. It couldn’t be easier to make and the result is delicious. I use boneless pork…
Yakisoba with Beef, a Classic Japanese Stir-Fry Recipe
Yakisoba is a classic Japanese stir-fry dish with egg noodles, veggies, and usually a protein. In this recipe, I use thin-sliced beef but you could substitute chicken, shrimp, pork, tofu,…
Crab Cakes Recipe
Here’s the deal: When I eat crab cakes – which are typically fairly pricey – I want them to taste like CRAB, not filler. That’s what this crab cake recipe…
Quick and Easy Clam Sauce for Pasta Recipe
Here is an easy and inexpensive “larder” dish for nights when you don’t want to spend tons of time in the kitchen. It’s a quick and easy—and tasty—clam sauce for pasta made…
German Dishes : Rahmschnitzel Recipe
When I lived in New York City, one of my favorite neighborhood haunts was a place called Rolf’s. About once each month I’d eat dinner there because I loved one…
Harissa Mussels with Chorizo
I have about a dozen different steamed mussels recipes that I use and this is one of my favorites. It’s got a Moroccan flair with the use of spicy harissa…
Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
After Thanksgiving winds down, I always look forward to using some of the turkey leftovers to make turkey tetrazzini.
Scheff’s Table: Pork Chile Verde
One thing I love about fall and winter weather is that it’s an excuse to make hearty soups and stews. And probably my very favorite stew is pork chile verde.
Quick and Easy Pad Thai
Pad Thai might seem like one of those dishes that you can only get in restaurants. However, it is surprisingly quick and easy to make at home.