Category Archives: Rice/Risotto

Crab Risotto

Posted on 12/27/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Crab season begins in December in Oregon so Christmas eve was a little different this year. The main difference between dungeness and blue crab is the size. Aside from the much better, sweeter flavor of blue crab of course. But … 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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Pumpkin Farro Risotto

Posted on 10/14/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

There are a number of smaller pumpkin varieties in the pacific northwest, the type pictured is roughly 3-5 lbs and about the size of a cannon ball. Any type of pumpkin will work for this, just harvest enough flesh for … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Let the Detox Begin… Or Not

Posted on 01/04/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Those of you who are trying to be good after the food orgy that was December can stick to the first two options in this suggested meal. If you want your meal to finish with something creamy and delicious and … Continue reading →

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Lentils and Arobrio Rice

Posted on 12/05/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe is adapted from Lidia Bastianich’s Lidia Cooks From the Heart of Italy. If a more soupy consistency is desired up the stock to 11 cups. Chop the vegetables very very small for the best flavor. Lentils and Rice … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Now in Autumn Colors

Posted on 10/19/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We love summer food because it’s so colorful. But the hues of fall aren’t too shabby either. Sweet Potato and Fennel Soup Brown Rice Risotto with Black Trumpet Mushrooms Poached Pears in a Chocolate and Wine Sauce

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Sunday Suppers: Signs of Fall

Posted on 10/05/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Can you believe it’s October already?! Down here that means raking (or not) leaves in shorts. But hey, at least it feels like fall in the kitchen. Roasted Butternut Squash Salad Chicken Marsala Creamy Stovetop Risotto Flambeed Pears with Star … Continue reading →

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Fall Fruit Risotto

Posted on 10/03/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Katherine is not a fan of sweet risottos but as a light first course or first dessert they are very good. This was an attempt to blend the sweetness of a fruit risotto with a more savory meat and cheese. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Fall Garden

Posted on 09/14/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here are some meatless options for a nice fall feast. Start with a mushroom soup A nice rice dish and some pears for dessert

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Farro Risotto

Posted on 08/27/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This turned out a lot better than I anticipated and is a great recipe. I prefer risotto with real arborio rice and farro is so much better as a dessert. But this is really, really excellent as well. I went … Continue reading →

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