Monthly Archives: November 2014

Sunday Suppers: Anything But Turkey

Posted on 11/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Chances are your refrigerator is still stuffed to the gills with all things turkey. But we can still dream of a time when tryptophans aren’t on the menu. Perfhaps sometime next week. Here are some suggestions for your firs post-turkey … Continue reading →

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Inside Out Caramel Apples in Puff Pastry

Posted on 11/29/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We make as many desserts for two in this house as possible. If you’re cooking for more make sure to adjust as needed. Making caramel is in theory simple, but in practice sucks. At least the first time. Be patient. … Continue reading →

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Happy Gobble Day

Posted on 11/28/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Happy Turkey Day. Hope everyone is sated, drunk and happy. Drunk on life of course. And on happy thoughts of rainbows and moonbeams. And booze most of all.

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Rufus Turns Four

Posted on 11/27/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Today marks four years since we started our blog. We’d like to thank all of our regular readers, those who’ve been with us since the start and those who joined a bit later. You’ve been a wonderful source of encouragement … Continue reading →

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All Our Thanksgiving Recipes in One Place (Take Two)

Posted on 11/26/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We hope you all have a great holiday. If you’ve forgotten a recipe or still have room on your table for one more dish, we hope this roundup helps. Cranberry Sauces Brandied Cranberry Sauce Cranberry Sauce with Raspberries Cranberry Gelee … Continue reading →

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Turkey “Pizzas”

Posted on 11/25/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a white pizza in the best possible way. The “sauce” is mashed potatoes. To really make things decadent, drizzle a bit of truffle oil over the top before serving. No need to worry about leftovers. Turkey Pizza 1 … Continue reading →

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Turkey Pineapple Curry

Posted on 11/24/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great way to use up some leftovers and take advantage of all the fresh pineapple on sale during this time. Turkey Pineapple Curry 3 cups dark meat chopped small 1/2 large pineapple chopped into small bites 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: The Thanksgiving Leftover Edition

Posted on 11/23/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We know that the holiday hasn’t even happened yet, but you’ll probably want this list by Friday morning so we’re planning ahead. Here are some of our favorite ways to use up leftovers, from turkey and gravy to mashed potatoes. … Continue reading →

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Posted on 11/22/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These sweet potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated while you’re making gravy or carving the bird. Since the skins are thinner on sweet potatoes, leave a little flesh to hold the shape of the skins intact or … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate and Rosewater Cranberry Sauce

Posted on 11/21/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This cranberry sauce is fragrant and berry-licious. The rosewater adds flavor without overpowering. Pomegranate and Rosewater Cranberry Sauce 12 ounces cranberries seeds and juice from 1 pomegranate 3/4 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick  1 1/4 cup water 1/4 tsp rosewater … Continue reading →

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