Monthly Archives: March 2015

Grilled Orange Salmon

Posted on 03/30/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a quick simple way to grill salmon. The grilled oranges are especially good if they are Mandarin. Grilled Orange Salmon 1-2 lb salmon fillet skin on 2 Mandarin oranges peeled and separated in half 1/2 cup fresh orange … Continue reading →

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Spring Sipping Favorites

Posted on 03/27/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

To us spring means strawberries and light drinks, sparkling and otherwise. Here are some of our favorites: Cucumber Coolers Strawberry Mezcaritas Grapefruit Spritzers Strawberry Mojitos Pimm’s Cup

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Rustic Apple Tart

Posted on 03/25/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This tart is fairly straight forward and a great way to use up apples. Rustic Apple Tart Dough 1 1/3 cup unbleached white flour 8 tbsp butter 1 egg yolk Pinch salt Ice water Filling 1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 … Continue reading →

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No More Snow (Most Places)

Posted on 03/23/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

After the long winter it is finally time to get back out in the garden. After a good bit of weeding and pruning I have most everything ready for spring. The garlic and carrots survived the heavy, late snowfalls and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Shaking Off Winter

Posted on 03/22/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Is your grill still covered in snow? Then maybe bookmark this one for later. Spring is in full swing down here. Don’t be jealous. By mid-April we’ll probably need to turn our AC. Artichoke Bowls Grilled Truffled Fingerling Potatoes Salmon … Continue reading →

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Warm Pear Salad

Posted on 03/20/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We concocted this on a day so cold, we even wanted our salad to warm us up. Warm Pear Salad 1 bosc pear, thinly sliced and cored (Peeled or unpeeled) 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp fig jam 4 oz blue … Continue reading →

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Roast Red Snapper with Fennel

Posted on 03/16/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is an easy and tasty way to prepare a whole red snapper. Roasted Whole Red Snapper with Fennel 2-3 lb whole red snapper 2 bulbs fennel 1 lemon sliced into thin rounds 4-5 cloves garlic cut into thin slivers … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: The Luck of the Irish

Posted on 03/15/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Because once a year we’re all part Irish, here are some great dishes to bring out your inner leprechaun. Potato Scones Baked Eggs with Black Pudding Hash Corned Beef and Cabbage Soda Bread Beef and Guinness Pie Colcannon Apple Barley … Continue reading →

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Here’s to Your Health

Posted on 03/13/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Wondering what to drink on Saint Patrick’s Day? We’ve got some ideas. Irish Cappuccino Lucky Milkshakes Peppermint Patricks

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Cheesy Potato Puffs

Posted on 03/11/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They work well for dinner, breakfast, lunch and any other snack time. Mashed Potato Puffs 2 cups mashed potatoes 3 eggs 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup shredded … Continue reading →

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