Monthly Archives: December 2014

Hasselback Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Posted on 12/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It’s sort of like a pizza on a potato… Hasselback Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese 3 medium to large russet potatoes 2-3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp bread crumbs 1/2 cup hard goat cheese or fresh mozzarella 2 … Continue reading →

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Portobello Caps with Kale and Poached Eggs

Posted on 12/29/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This meal was so simple, but so tasty. It’s a great light supper or rich breakfast. Portobello Mushrooms with Kale and Poached Eggs 2 portobello mushrooms half a bunch of kale,torn loosely 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Lucky New Year

Posted on 12/28/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here are a few ways to enjoy the New Years day tradition of black eyed peas. Mashed As a snack In a stew Or in a patty  

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Butter Roasted Chicken with Seasonal Root Vegetables

Posted on 12/27/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We keep our roasted chicken simple. It doesn’t take many ingredients for a bird to sing. This recipe makes the most of root vegetables and gives turnips a bit of sweetness. Feel free to add carrots, onions or your other … Continue reading →

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Braised Whole Venison Shoulder

Posted on 12/26/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

My very good hunter friend has had a good year. Yes Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes and awesome. I love my freezer full of deer and duck. Anyway this year I got … Continue reading →

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Ho Ho Ho

Posted on 12/25/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Merry Christmas to all. We hope everyone has a relaxing holiday filled with joy. And a wide assortment of the greatest potato chip ever.

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Pecan Pie Cookies

Posted on 12/24/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These were a huge hit at Katherine’s work party. The recipe is adapted from the 2014 Christmas with Southern Living book. The original calls for pecans in the crust and we were running low. A bit of bourbon in the … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Hot Cider with Rye

Posted on 12/23/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a great drink to warm up the soul. Remember to make a fresh batch of biscotti or polish off the old one. Hot Cider and Rye 2 oz rye whiskey per glass 4 cups fresh apple cider 1 … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Bizcochitos

Posted on 12/22/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These crisp, flavorful cookies are a tradition in New Mexico. We loved the blend of anise and cinnamon. While many recipes called for lard, we used vegetable shortening. Use a fleur de lis cookie cutter or your favorite Christmas shape. … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas: More Biscotti for Santa

Posted on 12/21/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

  This biscotti was inspired by our very yummy figgy pudding. You’ll want to start these the night before you bake them to give the fruit time to soak up the liquor. We had quite a bit of dried fruit … Continue reading →

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