Monthly Archives: November 2015

Mashed Potato Pancakes

Posted on 11/30/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Leftover mashed potatoes usually don’t last long in our house. This year though we had a either a surprising amount of willpower or an extra large batch. We were inspired by this recipe over at Just A Taste. We had … Continue reading →

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Cornbread Dressing Strata

Posted on 11/29/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We always make way too much stuffing and dressing for two people. After a few days and a few open-faced sandwiches, dressing can get a bit tired. Or we can get a bit tired of dressing. Here’s a great way … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Menu

Posted on 11/25/2015 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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Apple Sangria

Posted on 11/16/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This drink is perfect for a crowd, but also light enough that if you just happen to finish the whole pitcher with the help of your lovely spouse you won’t be hurting the next day. You can make it the … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Orange Punch

Posted on 11/14/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is drink is pretty, simple and serves a crowd. What more could you ask for the holidays? Cranberry Orange Punch 4 cups cranberry juice 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, pulp strained 12 oz ginger beer or ginger ale … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Sauce with Pears

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

We’ve had a plethora of pears this season so it seemed only right to incorporate them into cranberry sauce. For other cranberry sauce ideas from mulled wine to ginger spiced go here. Cranberry Sauce with Pears 12 ounces cranberries 2 … Continue reading →

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Fried Eggs and Ham

Posted on 11/08/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Technically this is fried eggs and mortadella, but that just doesn’t have the same ring. To recreate this sandwich at home: Fry up a few slices of baloney, ham or mortadella, (about 30 seconds over medium heat should do it), … Continue reading →

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Baked Apples with Ginger and Marsala

Posted on 11/05/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We find a lot of apples in the sale bin this time of year. To us paying a third of the price make up for a few bruises. That said we try to use them up as quickly as possible, … Continue reading →

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In Our Kitchen: Turkey Day is When

Posted on 11/02/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This year was tough on the hot peppers, but I was able to get one good harvest with enough for a batch of pepper jam and a couple containers of pickled jalapenos. For awhile I was hoarding the last of … Continue reading →

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