Monthly Archives: September 2014

Baked Apple Pancake

Posted on 09/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is great as a course for brunch or as dessert for a night that breakfast was for dinner. The recipe is adapted from this one. Baked Apple Pancake 1 cup milk 4 eggs 3 tbsp sugar + 1/4 tsp … Continue reading →

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Garbanzo Soup

Posted on 09/29/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The slow-cooked beans really bring a fantastic flavor to this simple soup adapted from The Silver Spoon. Creamed Garbanzo Bean Soup 1 cup dried garbanzos soaked in cold water overnight then drained 1 onion, sliced thin 3 cups chicken stock … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Fall Soups

Posted on 09/28/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It’s cool enough to survive without air conditioning, but our weather isn’t quite fall-like yet. Still we’re ready for crisp autumn days to arrive, perhaps they’ll be here by December. Here are some of our favorite soups to herald fall. … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

Posted on 09/27/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a recipe I adapted from my second favorite baker’s book, Bernard Clayton’s New Complete Book of Breads. I promise this is not an advert. This bread is fantastic as a loaf but works even better shaped into buns … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Pear Coffee Cake

Posted on 09/26/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is chock full of fruit. Apples or pears would work. We used pears because one of Katherine’s coworkers has a pear tree. Have we mentioned how much we like Katherine’s coworkers? Cinnamon Pear Coffee Cake 6 tbsp unsalted butter, … Continue reading →

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Our Favorite Apple Drinks (So Far)

Posted on 09/25/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The foliage isn’t ever that grand down in these parts. But hey the apples are lip-smacking and since the temperatures are still in the 80s we need refreshment suited to the season. That’s why we love these apple drinks. (We’re … Continue reading →

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Squash with Wild Rice, Pears and Almonds

Posted on 09/24/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great main course or side depending on the size of the squash used. Acorn squash has the best texture for roasting, but any gourd would work. Make sure to toast the seeds for a snack later. Acorn … Continue reading →

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Baked Apples Stuffed with Apples

Posted on 09/23/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a fairly simple dessert that makes use of apple guts in the stuffing. It also takes advantage of melted brown sugar as a tasty internal sauce. This recipe is for two but can easily be increased for as … Continue reading →

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An Apple A Day…

Posted on 09/22/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

If you saw yesterday’s post, you know we love apples. Here are some of our favorite ways to end a meal. Apple-Topped Coffee Cake Apple Cake with Custard Cream Spiced Apple Cake Baked Apples for Two Applesauce with Brown Sugar … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Apples Galore

Posted on 09/21/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The farmers markets are still going strong, but the peaches and tomatoes are making room for apples in these parts. We’re happy with that. Apples are great in any course, why hoard them for dessert? Here are some of our … Continue reading →

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