Tag Archives: main course

Flank Steak in a Marsala Mushroom Sauce

Posted on 01/19/2013 by

This sauce was delicious. Sadly the steak wasn’t the best cut, but we plan to make the recipe again soon with a better piece of meat. Make sure you get a nice lean flank steak and not some cheapo broiler … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: The Anything But Turkey Edition

Posted on 12/02/2012 by

Tired of turkey yet? Give it a few days if you said no. In the meantime, perhaps some fish and grits are in order. Trout Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce OK, that rice is a nice, healthy side, but let’s … Continue reading →

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Cabbage Rolls

Posted on 11/03/2012 by

This is an easy dinner to make during the week. The filling can be made a day ahead if needed and the cabbage can even be stuffed earlier in the day and then cooked whenever convienent. The trick to cabbage … Continue reading →

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Donna’s Chicken

Posted on 10/31/2012 by

We saw Donna’s recipe for Chicken Parmesano Vino Blanco over at The Slow Roasted Italian and knew we had to make it. We don’t often keep cream in the kitchen, so when we do have it it’s a real treat … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Sweet Meets Meat

Posted on 09/30/2012 by

Great meals don’t have to call for endless ingredients. Sometimes simple is best. Of course, pork does take while to cook. Might as well make a cake while you wait… Pork with Marmalade and Fresh Sage Basil Beans Polenta Pear … Continue reading →

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Sake Salmon Steaks with Cucumber and Tomato Relish

Posted on 08/29/2012 by

This is a great light meal that doesn’t take too long to prepare. Don’t have sake? Run out and buy some, or just use a light white wine. Sake Salmon 4 salmon steaks 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 1/2 cup … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers

Posted on 08/20/2012 by

We don’t often talk about our meals here at the Rufus Guide. Yes, we talk all the time about food and on special occasions we might mention what we ate as a first course and for dessert. But we normally … Continue reading →

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Lazy Sunday: Steak Edition

Posted on 08/19/2012 by

By Katherine Is there anything easier than grilling a steak? I found two New York Strips on sale and since it’d been a few months since we’d had steaks, I just couldn’t resist. (Steak on sale is still a splurge!) … Continue reading →

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Grilled Shrimp and Polenta with Peaches and Peppers

Posted on 08/01/2012 by

Why save fruit for dessert? It’s best to use polenta made the night before. If you’re making a fresh batch, make sure the polenta is very firm before you cut and grill it. If you have time to devein the … Continue reading →

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Grilled and Butterflied Pork Loin

Posted on 07/15/2012 by

Make sure to cook this over direct moderate heat by regulating the air over the coals. Butterflying the pork will help it cook faster without it drying out due to the low amount of fat to keep the meat moist. … Continue reading →

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