Tag Archives: baking

A Lighter Twice Baked Potato

Posted on 04/10/2013 by

Normally the Rufus Guide does not recommend removing any fat from a dish. Especially something like twice baked potatoes. Here is a healthier option for those of you who want it, or ran out of cream and were to lazy … Continue reading →

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How Fruity is Your Chicken?

Posted on 04/05/2013 by

This is a great way to use up some leftover dried fruit. The sweetness of the stuffing complements the roast carrots and pears perfectly. Do not remove the skin from the breasts, but you can trim some of the fat … Continue reading →

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Pesto Potatoes

Posted on 04/03/2013 by

Want to fancy up those roasted potatoes? Or use up some pesto from last year now that the garden is about to start producing again? Or maybe both? Pesto Coated Oven Roasted Potatoes 2 tbsp pesto 2 lbs potatoes chopped … Continue reading →

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Spinach and Pesto Stuffed Pork Loin

Posted on 04/01/2013 by

This is a simple stuffing that can be fancied up with different mushrooms. Frozen spinach can be used as well. Pork Loin Stuffed with Pesto and Spinach 3-4 lb pork loin 1 bunch spinach washed and roughly chopped 5 baby … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: An Easter Dinner to Blow the Budget

Posted on 03/31/2013 by

We’re posting this too late for most of you to cook this for Easter Sunday. That’s probably a good thing since the ingredients get a bit steep and most of you are probably cooking for a crowd. So consider these … Continue reading →

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Apple(sauce) Turnovers

Posted on 03/23/2013 by

So maybe someone made too much applesauce a day or two ago. Then maybe someone’s wife invited over a few folks for dinner. What to do for dessert? This could work fairly well. Any sweet fruit filling can be used … Continue reading →

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Oat Crackers

Posted on 03/22/2013 by

These are really easy to make and taste great. Any oatmeal will work that is not instant, but stone ground will give the best result. These taste great with pate or cheese. Oat Crackers 1 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 … Continue reading →

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Baked French Toast with Pineapple

Posted on 03/16/2013 by

This sauce is also a good idea for chicken, ice cream and just about anything else. Baking the French toast does take a little more time than frying and nothing says this can’t be fried if someone wanted more fat … Continue reading →

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Carrots and Dried Fruit Make a Good Snack

Posted on 03/12/2013 by

These are really simple and any dried fruit combination will work. I just happened to have dates and cranberries on hand. Oh and they are pretty healthy as well. Carrot Muffins with Dried Fruit and Honey 1 cup flour 1 … Continue reading →

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Potatoes+Cheese+Cream=No Leftovers

Posted on 03/09/2013 by

This is a great side for any roasted meat, but it works really well with lamb and beef. Do not let the cream come to a boil while baking or it will curdle. Potatoes Au Gratin 2 lbs baking potatoes … Continue reading →

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