Scheff’s Table
Scheff’s Table – Saffron Valley’s Saag Paneer
One of my favorite restaurants – actually, a series of restaurants around the Valley – is Saffron Valley. Lavanya Mahate’s inspired Indian cuisine is second to none, and each…
Scheff’s Table – Shortcut Beef Pho
Most recipes for Vietnamese-style pho begin with charring and/or roasting pork or beef bones for broth. From there, the broth typically has to simmer overnight – making it a…
Classic Cheese Fondue
This is a basic recipe for classic Swiss-style cheese fondue that’s easy to make and pretty much foolproof.
Scheff’s Table—Pasta Carbonara
If I had to choose my single favorite comfort food, it would probably be pasta carbonara. It’s a relatively simple dish.
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…
Recipe for Tender Roasted Pork Loin
This is a very easy, but delicious, recipe for roasted boneless pork loin (not tenderloin) that makes for a terrific fall/winter main dish.
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.
Shrimp Saag Recipe
What is saag? Well, it’s a leaf-based type of curry eaten in India, made with leafy veggies like spinach, mustard greens, basella, collard greens, or a combination of those.
Scheff’s Table : Quick & Easy Pizza Dough
A really good all-purpose pizza dough recipe, not to mention one of the simplest.
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.