Monthly Archives: December 2015

Pimento Cheese Spread

Posted on 12/30/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The secret to this Southern staple is a mix of different cheddar cheeses. Pimento Cheese 8 oz extra sharp orange cheddar shredded 8 oz mild English cheddar shredded 4 oz sharp Vermont white cheddar shredded 8 oz Neufchatel cream cheese … Continue reading →

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Braised Ribs and Rigatoni

Posted on 12/22/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe is adapted from Lidia’s Italy. It is a great way to cook ribs if you are tired of barbecue. Braised Short Ribs 1 rack pork spare ribs 2 onions sliced thin 1 head garlic chopped roughly 6-8 pickled … Continue reading →

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Cheeseball with Pepper Jelly and Pecans

Posted on 12/14/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

All sorts of different cheeses can be included in a cheese ball. Some go to choices would be blue cheese, Swiss, cheddar, and more cheddar. Diced dried fruit or fresh fruit soaked in liquor is an excellent addition inside as … Continue reading →

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Water Velveting Chicken

Posted on 12/11/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a healthier way to prep chicken, or any meat, for Chinese cooking. The traditional way is in oil, but the water bath works just as well and is far easier to clean up after. Water Velveting 1 lb … Continue reading →

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Roasted Pepper Quiche with Bacon

Posted on 12/08/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This quiche is so fun to cut into. The layers give a pop of color and the flavors are incredible. Use cream if you don’t have buttermilk. Roasted Pepper and  Bacon Quiche 1 pie crust 4 eggs 3/4 cup grated … Continue reading →

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Turkey Salad Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on 12/02/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a quick lunch or first course that helps use up some leftover turkey. Turkey Salad Stuffed Portobellos 4 large portobello caps cleaned and stems removed 2 cups diced white turkey 2 tbsp capers 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped … Continue reading →

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