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Octopus in Red Wine

Posted on 02/21/2021 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This works well with both a larger single 2 lb octopus or 10-12 small baby octopus. Cook the babies whole or cut the large one into 1/4″ pieces. To clean remove beak and eyes and pull out stuff inside main … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Rolls

Posted on 07/28/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are a great way to use some fresh blueberries. Blueberry Rolls Filling 2 cups fresh blueberries 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp cornstarch Dough 2 1/4 cups unbleached white flour 3 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Grilled Artichokes

Posted on 07/17/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So this guy named Arty walks up to the Whole Foods checkout line and before anyone can stop him chokes 3 people so he can pick up a dropped $5 bill. The next day the local paper’s headline was Arty … Continue reading →

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Lamb Roast Stuffed with Dried Fruit

Posted on 04/11/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great stuffing for lamb. I used a mixture of golden raisins, figs and currants. It can be topped with a light pan gravy as well. Fruit Stuffed Lamb 2 1/2-3 lb boneless lamb roast butterflied 2 cups … Continue reading →

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Wasabi Marinade

Posted on 09/15/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This marinade works many different ways. It is good for fish, chicken or any meat really. You can grill it or roast it or make a noodle bowl with it. All you need to do is save a little prepared … Continue reading →

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One Dish Salmon

Posted on 09/04/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a really simple way to cook salmon that uses only one pan. This can come in handy when waiting for movers to arrive with all of your kitchen equipment. Seared Salmon Fillet with Tomatoes and Capers 1/2 lb … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Potato Puffs

Posted on 03/11/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They work well for dinner, breakfast, lunch and any other snack time. Mashed Potato Puffs 2 cups mashed potatoes 3 eggs 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup shredded … Continue reading →

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Garbanzo Soup

Posted on 09/29/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The slow-cooked beans really bring a fantastic flavor to this simple soup adapted from The Silver Spoon. Creamed Garbanzo Bean Soup 1 cup dried garbanzos soaked in cold water overnight then drained 1 onion, sliced thin 3 cups chicken stock … Continue reading →

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Carrot and Red Bell Pepper Soup

Posted on 09/16/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The secret to this soup is the toasted bread rubbed with garlic. Dip it or pour the soup over it at the bottom of the bowl. The other secret is really fresh carrots and bell pepper. Carrot and Roasted Red … Continue reading →

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Candied Bacon

Posted on 08/15/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a very simple recipe. The finished bacon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least a week. Candied Bacon 3/4 lb thick bacon (10 slices) 1/4 cup brown sugar Black pepper Heat oven … Continue reading →

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