Tag Archives: beans

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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Swordfish on a Bed of Creamy Lentils

Posted on 04/29/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Fresh swordfish steaks and morel mushrooms are the secret. Swordfish and Red Lentil Puree 2 swordfish steaks 3/4″ thick 1 tsp turmeric 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped fine 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup red lentils … Continue reading →

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Black Bean Hummus

Posted on 02/15/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine It’s been a hectic few months in the Rufus household. Most of our weekends have been consumed by a bathroom remodel and Greg’s dad came for an extended stay to help with the project. It wasn’t extended enough … Continue reading →

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Soups: Our 10 Favorites for Fall (So Far)

Posted on 10/23/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Beans, potatoes, cheese, grains, squash. Chunky, pureed. Simple, involved. Light, hearty. All sorts of soups warm our souls. Here’s our top 10 list — starting with the Cheddar Potato Soup above. These are listed in no particular order. Because, really … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Winter Whites

Posted on 02/22/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We’ve been spared the snow that’s blanketed much of the country, but early this week a layer of ice made our landscape more than a little frosty. Instead of making us feel a little blue, we’re craving food that warms … 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: Anything But Turkey

Posted on 11/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Chances are your refrigerator is still stuffed to the gills with all things turkey. But we can still dream of a time when tryptophans aren’t on the menu. Perfhaps sometime next week. Here are some suggestions for your firs post-turkey … Continue reading →

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Squash Stuffed with Mung Beans

Posted on 10/18/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Because I haven’t come up with enough ways to stuff vegetables. And squash is in season. Squash Stuffed with Mung Beans 1 large acorn squash seeded and scrapped 1 cup dried mung beans 2 cups vegetable or beef stock 2 … Continue reading →

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Garbanzo Soup

Posted on 09/29/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The slow-cooked beans really bring a fantastic flavor to this simple soup adapted from The Silver Spoon. Creamed Garbanzo Bean Soup 1 cup dried garbanzos soaked in cold water overnight then drained 1 onion, sliced thin 3 cups chicken stock … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Fall Soups

Posted on 09/28/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It’s cool enough to survive without air conditioning, but our weather isn’t quite fall-like yet. Still we’re ready for crisp autumn days to arrive, perhaps they’ll be here by December. Here are some of our favorite soups to herald fall. … Continue reading →

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