Tag Archives: beef

Rufus Reruns: Grill Master Part Two

Posted on 09/06/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

You’re all caught up on how to smoke after reading yesterday’s tutorial right? Then let’s get to it. Pick one or more of the following: Smoked Brats Smoked Lamb Shanks Smoked Brisket with Espresso Bourbon Mop Sauce Smoked Salmon Spicy … Continue reading →

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Lazy Sunday: Steak Edition

Posted on 08/19/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine Is there anything easier than grilling a steak? I found two New York Strips on sale and since it’d been a few months since we’d had steaks, I just couldn’t resist. (Steak on sale is still a splurge!) … Continue reading →

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Savory Smoked Brisket

Posted on 08/07/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The mop sauce really kicked this brisket up a notch. Do not buy a packaged or pre-brined piece of beef. If you do, save it for corned beef and go back to the butchers to buy a fresh one. A … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Meat Loaf

Posted on 07/23/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The use of shredded zucchini really pulls this together and keeps the loaf moist. So does the tasty fat in the homemade sausage. Zuchinni Meat Loaf 1 lb beef 1 lb ground sausage 2 zuchinni, shredded 2 garlic cloves, minced … Continue reading →

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Carne Asada and a Cinco de Mayo Roundup

Posted on 05/02/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

A very important holiday is coming up: Cinco de Mayo. Like most holidays we celebrate in America, it has historical significance. But it’s used mostly as an excuse to eat and drink. (See Thanksgiving, St. Patrick’s Day and my birthday.) … Continue reading →

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Chili with Smoked Brisket and Venison

Posted on 02/26/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine I love seeing chili recipes, but never use one. It’s always about what’s on hand. A spoonful of salsa, leftover pico de gallo or burrito sauce, jalapenos that are getting wrinkly. (Oh come on, it happens.) But when … Continue reading →

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Smoked Beef Brisket

Posted on 02/25/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Smoking beef brisket is about the same as pork ribs. Go here for that process. The longer the heat can stay low and the more smoke can pass over the better for flavor. I created a spicier rub for it … Continue reading →

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Beef and Bell Pepper Stew

Posted on 11/02/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is an excellent hearty stew and the different peppers add color and a nice sweetness to the flavor. Serve over rice or by itself with a good Chianti. Beef and Bell Pepper Stew 1 lb beef cut into 1″ … Continue reading →

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Braised Leg of Lamb

Posted on 09/21/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Normally I would make this dish with a cheap cut of beef, since leg of lamb is a little expensive to be braised for so long. A week ago the grocery put a couple of them on clearance and I … Continue reading →

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Burgers with sun-dried tomato paste, goat cheese and fresh herbs

Posted on 07/09/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine As most of our readers by now know my husband does the bulk of the cooking. He loves to cook and I love to eat what he makes. Who wouldn’t? When we cook together, I tend to be … Continue reading →

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