Tag Archives: cajun

Sunday Suppers: Pass the Grits, Easy on Bourbon

Posted on 03/09/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We thought about appetizers and sides, heck even a sazerac, for this week’s meal. But once you eat a bowl of etouffee it can be pretty hard to not go back for seconds, much less save room for dessert. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: A Southern Mashup

Posted on 06/23/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We still can’t say y’all with a straight face, but we do love Southern cuisine. Let’s do a little South of the Mason-Dixon mashup with this a la carte menu. Fried Green Tomatoes Fried Okra Jambalaya Shrimp with Redeye Gravy … Continue reading →

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Crawfish Boil Soup

Posted on 02/25/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Let’s say you just had a crawfish boil and there is a good amount leftover. Or maybe you went out and bought some at a stand and the price was better for 10 pounds instead of 5. Or you just … Continue reading →

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Shrimp with Redeye Gravy over Cheesy Grit Cakes

Posted on 02/21/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine Redeye gravy is normally served over creamy grits as a main dish, and it normally has lots of butter. But we were having an herbed butter with our main dish, so I didn’t want to overload on butter. … Continue reading →

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