Category Archives: Beef

Bearnaise Sauce

Posted on 01/14/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine I typically make Greg steak and potatoes each year for his birthday and try to do something slightly different each time.  It can be a challenge to come up with new ideas since we met in 1999. Surf … Continue reading →

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Steak with Heirloom Tomato Salad

Posted on 09/01/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This requires ripe yellow, red and green tomatoes. A really good cut of steak is also a good idea. Steak with Heirloom Sliced Tomato Salad 1/2 lb steak per person Assortment of heirloom tomatoes sliced 1/4″ thick 6-12 basil leaves … Continue reading →

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Pit Beef

Posted on 07/18/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Pit beef is normally found around Baltimore. For the true experience, make the horseradish cream from scratch and cook the tri-tip directly over the coals the whole time. I believe that it should still be slow smoked, keeping the temperature … Continue reading →

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Steak Sandwiches

Posted on 01/11/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Some people may feel that filet mignon is too nice for a sandwich. Not I. Filet Mignon Sandwich with Sun Dried Tomato and Blue Cheese Sauce For steak 2 filet mignons 8 dried porcini mushrooms 1 tsp coriander seed 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Wasabi Marinade

Posted on 09/15/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This marinade works many different ways. It is good for fish, chicken or any meat really. You can grill it or roast it or make a noodle bowl with it. All you need to do is save a little prepared … Continue reading →

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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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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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Balsamic Filet Mignon

Posted on 07/27/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great spice mixture to pair with the sweet balsamic sauce. Use a 2-3″ thick filet mignon or tenderloin cut of beef. Filet Mignon with Balsamic 2 filet mignon 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 tbsp black … Continue reading →

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Massaman Curry

Posted on 06/15/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This curry is more in line with Indian food than Thai due to the sweetness of the sauce and the use of potato. Regardless it is very tasty. Authentically this is made with cheap beef cubes, but chicken thighs work … Continue reading →

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Veal Cutlets in Milk

Posted on 02/06/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a very quick meal that pairs well with wilted greens and polenta. Veal Scallops with Milk 1/2 lb veal cutlets pounded out to 1/8″ thick Flour 1 cup semolina flour 1 egg mixed with 1/8 cup dry white … Continue reading →

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