Here is a vibrant tasting vegetarian dish with very robust flavors. Although there are a fair number of ingredients, don’t let that deter you. It’s actually a pretty simple recipe in terms of technique and time. Once you have everything prepped, the cooking is pretty rapid. My version is an adaptation of a recipe that first appeared in the New York Times. Ingredients: 14 … [Read more...]
Thai Archer: Flavorful Gem in the Heart of Sugar House
I always love trying a new Thai restaurant. Having lived an hour outside NYC for almost 10 years, my palate was fairly spoiled with ethnic cuisine, and I’m always wanting more options here in Utah. When Utah Stories reached out to me to guest-write an article on Thai Archer, I was excited to check it out. I was impressed with the large patio area when I first drove up to … [Read more...]
Curry Pizza: Indian Food + Pizza = Love at First Bite
When I first visited Curry Pizza, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The setup is much like the thin crust pizza shops around town, however, a quick look at the sauces and you will know you are no longer in Kansas, Dorothy. Honey Curry, Mango Korma, Tikka Masala, Green Mango Curry, and of course, Makhani; aka butter chicken! We all know this is everyone’s favorite starter Indian … [Read more...]
Grilled Mexican-Spiced Chicken Thighs
This tasty dish is based on a recipe originally from Mark Bittman, author of How to Cook Everything. Chicken thighs are so full of flavor to begin with, but when combined with Mexican spices and citrus, these chicken thighs are irresistible. Ingredients: 1 small onion, peeled and quartered 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 Tbs. cooking oil such as peanut or canola 2 … [Read more...]
Fillings and Emulsions: Baked Goods to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
“Everyone has that restaurant they frequent often—the place they take all their out-of-town friends to show off the local food scene—a place that creates good feelings and strong emotions. Mine is Fillings and Emulsions Bakery. Every single item at this bakery has been crafted to be excellent. You’ll find treats such as Red Velvet Croissants, Mushroom Béchamel … [Read more...]
Meet Our Food Writers
Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wind and travel writer based in Utah, where he has been a champion of that state's food and drink scene for 25 years. He loves to cook, ski, travel, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of electric guitars and amplifiers. He considers being a "professional eater" the … [Read more...]
Maryland-style Steamed Blue Crabs
With Labor Day weekend lurking, I’m thinking about one of my favorite summertime foods: steamed blue crabs. There’s nothing quite like enjoying fresh blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay when I’m back east, but you can have great success cooking them at home, too. I find that many large Asian supermarkets such as Ocean Mart carry live blue crabs in season. Ingredients: 12 … [Read more...]
The Carbon Country Club Restaurant is Serving Up Some of the Largest Shrimp in the World
A hidden gem nestled in central Utah, just in between the towns of Price and Helper, is the Carbon Country Club golf course, and restaurant serving up some of the largest shrimp in the world. The restaurant offers the extremely large shrimp to be cooked in three different preparations. You can order the shrimp beer battered, coconut crusted, or sautéed with butter and garlic … [Read more...]
State of the Union: Southwestern Sizzle at Tortilla Union
Spirit of the Southwest I can’t really say that I’m too fond of shopping centers like City Creek in SLC or Farmington’s fairly new Station Park. The commercialism of those places is smothering to me. However, I decided recently after shopping at Harmons in Station Park to bite the bullet and check out a new restaurant there. I’m glad I did. Farmington is the second location … [Read more...]
Scheff’s Table: Heirloom Caprese Salad
I love the time of summer when our heirloom tomatoes from the garden are ripe enough to eat. Because that means enjoying heirloom Caprese salads! Italy's Caprese salad - named for the island of Capri - is one of the simplest and most delicious things ever. The key to a great Caprese salad lies in its simplicity and freshest ingredients. However, people often … [Read more...]
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