Tag Archives: dessert

Blackberry and Peach Cobbler

Posted on 08/29/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We think few things are better than a fruit cobbler in the summer. Blackberries are long gone by the time peaches arrive here, so we dug into the freezer. The filling takes awhile to cook down, but anyone who’s ever … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Pancakes

Posted on 08/18/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We like to think Elvis was doing this a long time ago in a galaxy far far more awesome. Peanut Butter Pancakes 1 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter … Continue reading →

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Keen on Peaches

Posted on 08/05/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Last year we barely saw any peaches worth buying, which is a crying shame considering how far south we live. (We buy ours from local farmers, but we’re aware some fruit has been subject to recall.) We’re having fun eating … Continue reading →

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Nectarines and Goat Cheese in Phyllo

Posted on 07/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This was a super simple dessert that made use of some frozen phyllo dough we had on hand. Nectarines and Goat Cheese in Phyllo Dough 20 sheets phyllo dough 3 nectarines, sliced 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled 4 tbsp butter … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Gingerbread with Lemon Icing

Posted on 12/18/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The fresh ginger and lemon juice really make this cake stand out. Don’t skimp on the spices. It’s Christmas, just ask Santa to bring you more. Gingerbread 2 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (or white if you prefer) 1/2 cup … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Peach Butter

Posted on 06/08/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Some of our best desserts come right before the summer harvest, when we reach into our freezer and clear out the fruit leftover from the year before. No point in having last year’s peaches in the freezer when this year’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Italian Night

Posted on 12/30/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

You’re gonna need a big plate and a big appetite for this week’s Sunday Suppers. Shrimp and Mushroom Ravioli Mom’s Italian Bread Tossed Salad with Pesto Croutons Mom’s Anise Biscotti

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Sunday Suppers: Gourmet Rice and Beans

Posted on 12/09/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Who says winter meals have to be drab? We don’t. This week’s Sunday Suppers is colorful, flavorful and satisfying. Pumpkin Bisque with Shrimp Brown Rice Risotto with Black Trumpet Mushrooms Green Beans with Pancetta and Mushrooms Poached Pears in Champagne

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Sunday Suppers: From Soup to Pudding

Posted on 08/26/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We’re not Southern, but have lived in the South for some time now. A lot of our meals have some staple Southern ingredients: sorghum, cornmeal, okra, grits, bourbon, bourbon, more bourbon. This week’s menu capitalizes on some Southern and seasonal … Continue reading →

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Lemon Cornmeal Cakes

Posted on 07/13/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We prefer desserts that serve two, so we don’t have leftovers. These cakes were inspired by this Bon Appetit recipe. We went heavier on the cornmeal and lemon and skipped the berry topping they suggested among other changes. Lemon Cornmeal … Continue reading →

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