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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.
Chicken Fried Rice
One of my wife’s favorite comfort foods is Chinese-style fried rice. It’s one of mine, too. Fried rice is a good way to utilize leftover rice, chicken or other foods…
Crab-Stuffed Spring Rolls
This spring roll recipe is really just a starting point. I love fresh crab, for example, but you could substitute shrimp or ground pork or just use veggies. Be creative!
Braised Chicken Quarters with Herbs
This braised chicken is a terrific fall dish, full of hearty, robust flavor. If you prefer to use individual chicken thighs and legs as opposed to chicken thigh-leg quarters, go…
Crawfish & Andouille Fettuccine
This recipe is a Cajun-Creole slant on popular fettuccine Alfredo, with the creaminess of a cheesy Alfredo sauce combined with andouille sausage and crawfish from Louisiana. Based on an original…
Red Curry Tofu
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.
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…
Matchstick Fries
Matchstick fries are simpler to make than standard French fries because you don’t need to soak the cut spuds in water, nor cook them twice. Just cut the potatoes into…
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…
Scheff’s Table: Cacio e Pepe
Cacio e pepe is an extremely simple, rustic dish with very few ingredients, but one that is hard to get right. Pepe in Italian means “pepper,” and cacio is a…
Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Flat iron steak is a cut of beef that is very tender, nicely marbled, and is great for grilling. It’s especially good with a simple marinade made with olive oil,…
Left Bank Martini Recipe
One of my all-time favorite cocktails is the Left Bank Martini, which is made with Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and white wine. It’s a delicious drink to sip out on…
Spaghetti Carbonara with Eggs
If I were asked to name my very favorite single dish, I think it would have to be spaghetti carbonara. It’s like having bacon and eggs, but with pasta. It’s…
Instant Pot Pulled Pork
The Instant Pot pressure cooker/slow cooker is quite the rage these days, and rightly so. It’s an invaluable tool for the kitchen. I use mine at least a couple times…