I will never, ever forget the best bowl of beef stew I ever tasted. It was at a restaurant in Provence, France, in the town of Avignon. The bistro is called La Fourchette and the memorable dish was la daube de boeuf à l'Avignonnaise. It was simply sensational. This beef stew (daube, in French) recipe comes really close to that amazing daube that I enjoyed in Avignon. The key … [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...]
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...]
Pomegranate Rum Punch
Pomegranate Rum Punch If you’re hosting a Halloween party this season, here is a terrific punch recipe with tasty fall flavors, for adults only, of course. Here’s how to make it. Ingredients: 4 hibiscus tea bags 1 small cinnamon stick, smashed 1 c. pomegranate juice 1 c. spiced rum 1/2 c. fresh navel or blood orange juice, plus slices for serving 1 (750-milliliter) … [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...]
Z is for Zucchini
Zucchinis—Oh my! It is the end of summer, the time for gardeners to meditate on one of life's most perplexing questions—what do I do with all these zucchinis? It seems miraculous that one seed planted in the spring can produce a gazillion vegetables. Seed companies create this quandary when they put a dozen zucchini seeds in a pack. "If I have a dozen, I guess I should … [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...]
From Farm to Table…..To YouTube
YouthCity and Liberty Park Farmers Market From farm to table … to YouTube. That’s what students at YouthCity’s summer and after school program have started through an ongoing partnership with neighboring Liberty Park Farmers Market. “With the farmers market so close, it just made sense to use it as a learning opportunity,” says John Lyman, program manager for YouthCity in … [Read more...]
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