Tag Archives: barbecue

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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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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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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Maple Grilled Salmon Steaks

Posted on 10/24/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a simple marinade for any strong flavored fish. Grill over direct heat to caramelize the syrup. Maple Cider Marinade 3-4 1 1/2″ salmon steaks 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup hard apple cider 4 tbsp maple syrup 1 … Continue reading →

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Grilled Sea Bass with Corn Salsa

Posted on 09/19/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a simple way to grill really fresh sea bass. Grilled Sea Bass with Corn Salsa for spice rub 1 lb sea bass fillet about 1 1/2″ thick at center 1/2 tsp coriander seeds 2 chili de arbols 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Snow Geese “Pastrami”

Posted on 04/17/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Our hunting friend asked if we had any use for snow geese since he had a bunch. He made sure to warn us that it is a really gamey hard to cook meat. The only response to free fresh meat … Continue reading →

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Grilled Halibut with Pepper Harissa sauce

Posted on 09/18/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a fantastic spicy sauce that takes advantage of grilled peppers. It is a perfect match for fresh Halibut steaks that Katherine’s coworker brought back from Seattle. Have we mentioned we love this coworker? The sauce would also work … Continue reading →

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A Colorful Array of Sides for Labor Day

Posted on 09/07/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Since most other sites are all about the meat, here are some options to go along with the most important part of the day. Have a great holiday! Grilled Corn Cherry Tomatoes with Herb Vinaigrette Potato and Anchovy Salad Jalapeno … Continue reading →

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