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Breaded Sole on Crispy Kale

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

This is a good way to use some leftover ham. Bacon is the natural substitute. Any firm flesh white fish will work, but the oilier ones crisp the breading better. Breaded Sole and Crispy Kale 1/2-1 lb Sole filet 1 … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Balls with Red Pepper Sauce

Posted on 10/12/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are perfect as an appetizer, first course or as tapas. You could also include them in a sporting event party for people who would rather eat good food than watch sporting events. Eggplant “Meat” balls with Red Pepper Sauce … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: One Dish Wonders

Posted on 11/09/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Who doesn’t love a hearty pasta when the temperature drops? That’s rhetorical. If you answered no, you’ve come to the wrong place. Baked Penne with Eggplant and Capers Vegetarian Lasagna Baked Rigatoni with Ricotta, Peas and Prosciutto And the mother … Continue reading →

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Summer Vegetable Tart

Posted on 08/22/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for brunch or breakfast. Or dinner. Add some bacon or chicken livers to the sauteed mushrooms if you want non vegetarian. Zucchini Tomato Torte 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup red … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Tomato Casserole

Posted on 07/12/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Time to start using those fresh tomatoes out of the garden. Zucchini Tomato Casserole 1 large zucchini cut in half and sliced paper thin 2 large tomatoes sliced thin 1 red onion cut into quarters and sliced paper thin 6-8 … Continue reading →

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Root Vegetable Fries

Posted on 06/17/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Between the garden and the farmers market we have fantastic produce to enjoy. These fries are a mix of turnips, parsnips and red potatoes, but fennel and sweet potato could easily be added. Make sure to cut all the vegetables … Continue reading →

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Squash Stuffed with Black Beans

Posted on 09/16/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This works well as a side or main course. It is fairly quick to make if there are cooked black beans on hand. I like to keep a quart ready to go in the freezer at all times. Use butternut … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers with a Middle Eastern flair

Posted on 04/21/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Our tomatoes are still itty bitty plants, but they already have us longing for the fresh produce of summer months. One of our favorite ways to use tomatoes is paired with mint. So we better get the starter going for … Continue reading →

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Squash Stuffed with Lentils and Spice

Posted on 04/13/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Who says a dish needs meat to be filling and good? Well me most of the time, but this turned out really good without any meat. The spices mixed nicely with the lentils and slow stewing the beans gave them … Continue reading →

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A Leftover Dessert Invention

Posted on 02/23/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The night before Valentine’s Day my wife rolled over and stated that she would really like some sort of cheesecake for dessert. Not really awake and thinking the refrigerator was well stocked I agreed. The next morning I had a … Continue reading →

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