Monthly Archives: June 2017

Fava Bean and Fennel Slaw

Posted on 06/22/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a fantastic salad that goes well with many grilled meats, fish especially. When choosing fava beans pick the youngest possible. If the beans are not bright green inside remove the white second shell as well. Fava and Fennel … Continue reading →

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Fish Chowder

Posted on 06/14/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Recently I bought a halibut. Here is a good way to use the bones and bits. Fish Chowder for broth 24 clams washed 1 lemon 1 8-10 lb halibut carcass chopped into small pieces Fronds from 1 bulb fennel 1 … Continue reading →

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Grilled Halibut with Fava Bean and Oyster Mushrooms

Posted on 06/08/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Recently bought a halibut. Make sure the fava beans are really fresh, small and tender. They can also be called broad beans. If you do not have scallion scapes then garlic scapes will do. You could serve this on top … Continue reading →

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Grilled Opah Salad

Posted on 06/03/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great grilled salad. Opah is a mild firm flesh fish similar to swordfish. Splurge on good potatoes for this. This serves 3-4. Grilled Opah Salad with Asparagus and Poatatoes 1 lb fresh opah fillets 1″ thick cut … Continue reading →

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In Our Kitchen – All Things B

Posted on 06/01/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Basil and arugula for pesto The baker’s new blender A bouquet from outside Proofing bread A local brew A bushed dog To get a peek inside other bloggers’ kitchens hop on over to Fig Jam and Lime Cordial for her … Continue reading →

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