Monthly Archives: January 2016

Salisbury Steak

Posted on 01/29/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a classic recipe found at any late-night diner as a blue-plate special. It is also very tasty and simple to make. Salisbury Steak For patties 1 lb ground beef 2 tbsp garlic chopped fine 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce … Continue reading →

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Honey-Mustard Potatoes

Posted on 01/25/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine This side is simple enough for a weeknight meal and tasty enough for a more elaborate dinner as well. I hate baking potatoes because it seems like there’s always something else that needs to go in the oven … Continue reading →

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A Reuben for the Handyman

Posted on 01/19/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine Another house project is underway so I’ve taken over most of the day-to-day cooking as Greg solders pipes, hangs drywall and breaks out power tools. Yes, I’m also helping with the project. So far I’ve stripped wallpaper, removed popcorn … Continue reading →

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Red wine Braised Ham

Posted on 01/08/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The sauce is the star for this simple dish. Ham Braised in Red Wine 5-6 lb smoked ham fat trimmed off 2 cups dry red wine 2 cups chicken stock 1 onion halved and sliced thin 1 tomato diced fine … Continue reading →

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Weekend or Weeknight Chicken and Trying Out a New Coop

Posted on 01/05/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe can be super simple or a little more involved, depending on whether you make your own ghee and garam masala. The spice mix only takes a few minutes to measure out and grind up, but making your own … Continue reading →

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In Our Kitchen: Presents

Posted on 01/02/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So the old Krupps dual coffee and espresso maker died after 12 years of service. In that time it seems that every dual coffee maker out there is over priced and poorly made. I don’t know if this is due … Continue reading →

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