Tag Archives: brunch

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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Roasted Pepper Quiche with Bacon

Posted on 12/08/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This quiche is so fun to cut into. The layers give a pop of color and the flavors are incredible. Use cream if you don’t have buttermilk. Roasted Pepper and  Bacon Quiche 1 pie crust 4 eggs 3/4 cup grated … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potato Pancakes

Posted on 11/30/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Leftover mashed potatoes usually don’t last long in our house. This year though we had a either a surprising amount of willpower or an extra large batch. We were inspired by this recipe over at Just A Taste. We had … Continue reading →

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Fried Eggs and Ham

Posted on 11/08/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Technically this is fried eggs and mortadella, but that just doesn’t have the same ring. To recreate this sandwich at home: Fry up a few slices of baloney, ham or mortadella, (about 30 seconds over medium heat should do it), … 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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Salmon and Red Pepper Quiche

Posted on 04/17/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The sweetness of the roasted red bell peppers and the smoky salmon really elevate this quiche. As does the cream and cheese. Salmon and Red Bell Pepper Quiche 1 pie crust 8 oz smoked salmon chopped fine 1 red bell … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Pecan Pancakes

Posted on 04/06/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Strawberry season is getting close. Here is a good way to use some berries that may have been bought before they should have. For those who want a lighter cake use all white flour. Strawberry Pecan Pancakes 3/4 cup whole … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Easter Brunch

Posted on 04/05/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We thought about going out to a fancy brunch since so many restaurants in town have Easter specials, but we called for reservations to late. Instead of eating brunch on the mezzanine we’ll be eating on the patio. Now what … 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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Fried Baloney Sandwiches with Pimento and Egg

Posted on 01/23/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine Here’s a little breakfast beauty I made for Greg recently. We used some flax seed bread he made because it was on hand, but sourdough or a light wheat would work well too. Fried Baloney Sandwiches with Pimento … Continue reading →

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