Scheff’s Table
Egg Drop Soup
Here is an easy recipe for making authentic egg drop soup like you get in Chinese restaurants. Feel free to add in some veggies like frozen peas or carrots if…
Lemon-Butter Shrimp
Here is a simple shrimp dish that’s loaded with lemony-buttery flavor. It’s quick and easy to make and I like to serve it with Greek-style lemon rice.
50-50 Artisan Pizza Dough
Over the years, I’ve experimented with dozens of pizza dough recipes and I’ve finally settled on this one as being the most satisfying (to me, anyway) and simplest for the…
Cheesy Fingerling Potatoes
For me, the slight chill of fall in the air is a perfect match for roasted potatoes. I especially like Raclette-style spuds with melted cheese on top. This is a…
Gambas al Ajillo
During our visit this week to the new Finca Pintxos Bar, my wife and I enjoyed a traditional Spanish dish called gambas al ajillo (shrimp with garlic). Last week I…
Butter Poached Prawns
For simplicity and robust flavor, this decadent recipe for prawns poached in butter is one of my all-time favorites. With only three ingredients, the only way you can screw this…
Pad Kee Mao
One of my favorite Thai dishes is a popular one called “Drunken” Noodles (pad kee mao). However, there is nothing drunk about them; no alcohol is used in this recipe.
Spicy Basil-Serrano Pesto
I love basil pesto for pasta or for spreading on other foods like steak, grilled fish, bread, eggs and others. Since we have fresh basil in our garden and also…
Linguine with Shellfish & Chorizo
I really love shellfish and I also love pasta. And, I’m a big fan of Spanish chorizo. So, here is a tasty marriage of those ingredients: linguine pasta with shrimp,…
Grilled Corn on the Cob
I love sweet spring/summer corn on the cob, especially when it’s lightly charred on the grill. Corn is simple to cook on the grill, and I prefer to cook my…
Oaxacan-Style Tlayudas
During my college days, I spent some summers in Ciudad Oaxaca, Mexico. One of my favorite taste memories of the time – in addition to their rich moles – was…
Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
When I was in graduate school a colleague of mine from Sri Lanka would occasionally invite me and some other students over for dinner. I will never forget the wonderful…
Beer-Braised Boneless Short Ribs
Braising with beer is one of the easiest entry points into cooking with beer. One of my favorite recipes is beef short ribs braised with Irish stout. It’s pretty simple…
Balsamic Flat Iron Steak
When it comes to simple recipes, it really doesn’t get much easier than this one for grilled flat iron steak that is marinated in balsamic vinegar. The balsamic gives the…
Maryland-Style Peel & Eat Shrimp
Whenever I visit my friends in Annapolis, I can’t wait to dig into a big pile of Maryland-style peel & eat shrimp. Here is the simple recipe.
Beef Curry
I love Indian-style curries and this is one of my favorites. This beef curry is rich and complex in flavor, but not super spicy.