Category Archives: Recipes

Black Walnut Tart

Posted on 03/22/2021 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This tart will work with pecans or regular walnuts as well. Top with whipped cream. Black Walnut Tart Crust 1 cup unbleached flour 1 tbsp brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 6 tbsp butter cold 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp water … Continue reading →

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Octopus in Red Wine

Posted on 02/21/2021 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This works well with both a larger single 2 lb octopus or 10-12 small baby octopus. Cook the babies whole or cut the large one into 1/4″ pieces. To clean remove beak and eyes and pull out stuff inside main … Continue reading →

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Spiced Slightly More Involved Carnitas

Posted on 12/07/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This works well with about half of a bone in pork butt. Use the bone to make a meat stock. Carnitas 3-4 lbs pork shoulder/butt cut into large chunks stringy fat/skin removed 1 dried ancho ground 1 dried new mexico … Continue reading →

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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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Indian Red Beans

Posted on 05/12/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This would be good with red lentils as well. Baked Rajma 1 red onion 4 garlic cloves 1 fresh green chile 1″ piece fresh ginger 2 tbsp coconut oil ¼ tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp sea salt  28 oz can … Continue reading →

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Soy Sauce Eggs

Posted on 04/27/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe is an adaptation of Momofuku’s eggs. The cooking time must be followed exactly. Fresh farm eggs give the best result. Soy Sauce Eggs 6 tbsp hot water 1 tbsp brown sugar 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar 3/4 cup … 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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Domino Potatoes

Posted on 04/14/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great dish for a party or fancy meal. Serve them room temperature or reheat right before serving. Domino Potatoes 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided 3 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes (4-6 large) 24 (about) fresh or dried … Continue reading →

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Chicken Picatta

Posted on 04/07/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

  Chicken Picatta 2 large chicken breasts 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup semolina flour 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced thin 4 garlic cloves smashed ⅓ cup dry white wine 2 tbsp capers coarsely chopped 2 tbsp lemon juice Chopped parsley Butterfly … Continue reading →

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Crab Stuffed Portabellas

Posted on 12/28/2019 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These work better as bite sized rather than eating with a fork and knife. Use cremini caps. Crab Stuffed Portabellas 2 Portabellas stems and gills chopped fine 1 stalk celery diced fine 2 cups cleaned crab 1/2 cup onion diced … Continue reading →

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