Category Archives: Grilling/Smoking

Gravlax

Posted on 08/24/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Or perhaps a little further north. Gravlax 1 pound fresh salmon filet skin on 3 tbsp sea salt 3 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 cup akvavit or other herbal liquor/botanical gin fresh dill or other spice … Continue reading →

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Fish Pepper Brine

Posted on 04/21/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a basic brine for any firm flesh/low oil fish for smoking. This makes enough for about 1 lb of fish fillets. On how to smoke go here. Basic Fish Brine 2 cups boiling water 1 dried ancho chili … Continue reading →

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Grilled Artichokes

Posted on 07/17/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So this guy named Arty walks up to the Whole Foods checkout line and before anyone can stop him chokes 3 people so he can pick up a dropped $5 bill. The next day the local paper’s headline was Arty … Continue reading →

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Asian Slaw

Posted on 06/06/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a good coleslaw for fish or any grilling with a tropical/Asian twist. Asian Slaw 1 bok choy sliced into thin ribbons 1/2 head red kale sliced into thin ribbons 1 lrg green onion halved and sliced thin 1/2 … Continue reading →

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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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Halibut Fish Tacos with Rhubarb Cucumber Marinade

Posted on 07/24/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The marinade/sauce for this is a great way to get rid of some rhubarb and tastes fantastic. Rhubarb Cucumber and Chili Marinade 3 stalks rhubarb chopped roughly 1 medium cucumber chopped roughly 4 shallots 1 large hot green chili or … 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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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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