Monthly Archives: November 2016

French Toast with Wine-Soaked Pears

Posted on 11/28/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This topping is good on French toast or pancakes. French Toast with Wine Pear Topping 1 pear sliced thin 1/3 bottle semi sweet white wine * 4 thick slices sourdough or Brioche bread 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Apple Mules

Posted on 11/22/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here’s a great seasonal cocktail in case you need a little extra fortification for Thanksgiving dinner. We haven’t tried this in big batches, but if you’re expecting a crowd go ahead and upsize. Or just sneak off to the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Menu

Posted on 11/17/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

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That is only half the turkey 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…

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Pork Meatball Soup

Posted on 11/15/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This soup has an excellent light broth that pairs well with the fatty pork meatballs and spicy broccoli. Pork Meatball Ramen 1 lb ground Italian sausage 1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms soaked in 2 cups boiling water 1 head broccoli … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin “Carbonara”

Posted on 11/08/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This pasta sauce is really creamy and thick and although it has no eggs it does taste like carbonara. Pumpkin Carbonara 2 1/2 lbs fresh pumpkin diced into 1/2″ cubes 1/2 cup red onion diced fine 3 tbsp garlic minced … Continue reading →

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Sesame Crusted Tofu

Posted on 11/04/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great appetizer or small plate. The dipping sauce can be hotter if desired just add more dried pepper. Sesame Crusted Tofu 1 lb firm tofu pressed for at least 8 hours 1tbsp ginger minced 3 cloves garlic … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash

Posted on 11/02/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Use smaller acorn squash to turn this into a first course. The amount of feta is a suggestion, more is always allowed. Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash 1 1/2 lbs acorn squash sliced in half seeds and pulp scooped out 1 … Continue reading →

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