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Lemon Squash

Posted on 12/11/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a nonalcoholic drink. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Drink it as is, or add seasonal herbs. You can use it as a base for punch at a family gathering like a child’s birthday party. Just … Continue reading →

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Preserved Lemons

Posted on 12/07/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Preserved lemons are a great staple for many different Indian dishes. I also like to use them in drinks and any dish that may need a nice lemon kick. A lot of recipes call for Meyer lemons, which would be … Continue reading →

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Lemon Chicken

Posted on 08/30/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a really quick dish that works perfect over rice or creamy grits. Lemon Chicken 2 chicken breasts deboned, skinned and butterflied into 4 pieces 1/2 cup flour 3 tbsp chopped sage 1 lemon 1/2 cup dry white wine … Continue reading →

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Giving Them the Bee’s Knees

Posted on 05/09/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Dagnabit, Greg is not supposed to feature the kitchen counter in any pictures. Guess we’ll have to reshoot that. Anyway, we think Lauren over at Gourmet Veggie Mama is the Bee’s Knees, so when we saw this drink over at … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: A Vegetarian Feast

Posted on 05/05/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We like this meal because it blends seasonal and pantry ingredients. Risotto is good anytime of the year. Stuffed Artichokes Red Wine Risotto Lemon Basil Granita

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Lemon Cornmeal Cakes

Posted on 07/13/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We prefer desserts that serve two, so we don’t have leftovers. These cakes were inspired by this Bon Appetit recipe. We went heavier on the cornmeal and lemon and skipped the berry topping they suggested among other changes. Lemon Cornmeal … Continue reading →

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Lemon Basil Granita

Posted on 07/10/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We have a lot of lemon juice after making a batch of limoncello recently. We wanted a lemon dessert that was light and summery and this fit the bill. The recipe below serves about four. Lemon Basil Granita 1 1/3 … Continue reading →

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Blueberry jam, Ozark style

Posted on 08/01/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We ran across a recipe for “Ozark Blueberry Jam” in a cookbook that sings the praises of Southern food, The Glory of Southern Cooking, by James Villas. We were intrigued for two reasons. For starters, we’re only a few hours … Continue reading →

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Rosemary-infused lemonade

Posted on 07/21/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

What’s better than a glass of lemonade on a hot summer day? If you answered air conditioning, you too might be living in the great American South. Down here we need a cold drink and AC. Those who want a … Continue reading →

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Lemon Drop #2

Posted on 07/14/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine Can I pour a drink or what? Sure, Greg took that beautiful photo, but the behind the scenes drinker pouring, that was me. I didn’t spill a drop. Lemon Drop #2 2 ounces vodka 1 ounce limoncello 1/2 … Continue reading →

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