Tag Archives: Breakfast

French Toast with Wine-Soaked Pears

Posted on 11/28/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This topping is good on French toast or pancakes. French Toast with Wine Pear Topping 1 pear sliced thin 1/3 bottle semi sweet white wine * 4 thick slices sourdough or Brioche bread 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Mini Monte Cristos

Posted on 05/08/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These sandwiches are pretty decadent so we made them in smaller portions. Of course we then ate two portions each… Previously, we’d only had them at restaurants, but some leftover ham and cheese from a deli tray inspired us. Mini … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Eggs and Cheese

Posted on 02/15/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This would make a wonderful brunch, lunch or dinner. We’re partial to all three. Asparagus and Spinach Souffle Cheesy Grits Broiled Grapefruit  

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Open-faced Sandwiches with Fried Green Tomato, Bacon and Egg

Posted on 10/04/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Our tomato plants still have a few lonely green tomatoes on them and we hate to let them go to waste. To make these sandwiches toast a nice thick slice of rye or whole wheat bread for each person, top … Continue reading →

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Marmalade Quick Bread

Posted on 03/17/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Noticed an uptick in baked breakfast goods on the blog lately? It was someone’s turn to take treats to the management team meeting last week. Cooking for coworkers is such a great way to test out new recipes without filling … Continue reading →

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Bagels and Lox

Posted on 11/08/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine When Greg thinks of bagels and lox, he thinks of thinly sliced smoked salmon layered on a bagel slathered with cream cheese. Don’t get me wrong, that sounds amazing. But, me? I always think of pink cream cheese. … Continue reading →

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A Hobo’s BLT

Posted on 08/20/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

With all the tomatoes from the garden I have had time to contemplate some deep philosophical issues, such as how to improve the classic BLT. The answer: Add a fried egg in between. This may require a fork and knife … Continue reading →

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Smoked Salmon Potato Pancakes

Posted on 07/10/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are a perfect main course for brunch, just top each with a fried egg before serving. Or serve alone topped with sour cream and chives. They can be made into any size, but 4″ rounds seems to work the … Continue reading →

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Hash Browns

Posted on 01/16/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These were a big treat for us. Katherine made them on Christmas morning and considering how much butter they used, we probably won’t make them again until next Christmas. We’ll look forward to that all year. Hash Browns 1 lb … Continue reading →

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A little light reading…

Posted on 11/22/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We’re all about to be in turkey la-la land, at least if you live in the U.S., maybe if you live in Turkey or Canada too for all we know. So we’re making a humble suggestion on how to come … Continue reading →

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