Scheff’s Table

  • Pozole Rojo

    Pozole Rojo

    Here is my version of pozole rojo. It would be very tasty on Super Bowl Sunday. I use pork as the main protein in my pozole, which is traditional.

  • Stir-Fried Chicken and Asparagus

    Stir-Fried Chicken and Asparagus

    Here is a delicious chicken and asparagus stir-fry recipe that is based on Woks of Life recipe, a website featuring Asian dishes.

  • Moules Marinière

    Moules Marinière

    One of my favorite recipes for mussels is an easy and basic one that I first learned from the great chef and instructor Jacques Pépin. This is his original recipe…

  • Shrimp Piccata

    Shrimp Piccata

    My first encounter with the Italian lemon-butter-caper sauce called piccata was when I ordered veal piccata in a restaurant. I love the piquant flavor of piccata and have made chicken…

  • Indian-Style Beef Curry

    Indian-Style Beef Curry

    Indian-Style Beef Curry is my favorite Indian curry recipe. It has rich, complex flavors and a fair amount of heat but is not mouth-scorching.

  • Pommes Frites

    Pommes Frites

    The secret to great pommes frites is in first soaking them in water and then frying them twice: first at low and then at high temperature.

  • Easy Chicken Cacciatore

    Easy Chicken Cacciatore

    Chicken cacciatore is an easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It’s essentially an Italian-style chicken fricassee with tomatoes.

  • Cheese Fondue

    Cheese Fondue

    One of my favorite foods to enjoy on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve is classic cheese fondue. It’s fun, festive and a great way to share food with company…

  • Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    I’m pretty certain that at PF Chang’s restaurants the chicken lettuce wraps are the most popular menu item. I sure do love ‘em. Well, the recipe for the chain’s wraps…

  • Spicy Asian Beef

    Spicy Asian Beef

    Here is a simple but very tasty recipe for Asian-style beef. There are many ways to serve it, and you’ll find it to be vibrant and delicious. 

  • Oaxacan Pollo en Barbacoa

    Oaxacan Pollo en Barbacoa

    In this delicious recipe for Oaxacan Pollo en Barbacoa a whole but quartered chicken is slowly cooked until very tender.

  • Turkey & Walnut Cranberry Salad

    Turkey & Walnut Cranberry Salad

    After a day of (probably) overeating on Thanksgiving, here is a light recipe that makes use of some turkey leftovers and ingredients like low-fat mayo and yogurt that I like…

  • Panzanella: a Hearty Tuscan Chopped Bread Salad

    Panzanella: a Hearty Tuscan Chopped Bread Salad

    Panzanella is a hearty Tuscan chopped bread salad made with tomatoes, onions, basil garlic, vinaigrette, and just about anything else you’d like to add.

  • How to Make Prawns Pernod

    How to Make Prawns Pernod

    Prawns (or shrimp) Pernod is a rich, creamy dish made slightly spicy with Creole seasoning and with a subtle anise flavor from Pernod. Serve it straight up or with rice…

  • Homemade Tortilla Chips

    Homemade Tortilla Chips

    It’s simple to make fresh tortilla chips at home. They are so much better than pre-packaged, store-bought chips. Here is the recipe.

  • Border Grill-Style Southwestern Chicken

    Border Grill-Style Southwestern Chicken

    Border Grill-Style Southwestern Chicken – grilled boneless chicken breast marinated with jjalapeños, lime juice, garlic, and black pepper.