Tag Archives: French

Duck Stuffed with Farro

Posted on 11/29/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great use of an inexpensive light red you may have foolishly bought again around the start of November. More so it is a fantastic way to present whole duck. It does require de-boning the whole bird intact. … Continue reading →

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Creole Rabbit

Posted on 05/15/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great way to cook a whole rabbit. Creole Rabbit 2-3 lb fresh young rabbit cut into pieces 1 onion diced fine 2 ribs celery diced fine 2-3 carrots diced fine 4 cloves garlic minced 1/4 lb pork … Continue reading →

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Duck and Apple Crepes

Posted on 04/24/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So maybe there is some left over seared duck breasts in the refrigerator and maybe the sage plant is producing giant leaves like crazy. Time for breakfast, or dinner. Go here for the crepe batter and how to make them. … Continue reading →

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Duck Breasts in Orange Sauce

Posted on 04/20/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a really quick and fancy way to serve wild or farm raised duck. Juice the oranges, do not buy orange juice. Seared Duck Breasts with Orange 8 wild duck breasts or 4 farm raised some fat trimmed off … 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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Rustic Apple Tart

Posted on 03/25/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This tart is fairly straight forward and a great way to use up apples. Rustic Apple Tart Dough 1 1/3 cup unbleached white flour 8 tbsp butter 1 egg yolk Pinch salt Ice water Filling 1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 … Continue reading →

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Venison Bourguignon

Posted on 02/09/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Slow cooked venison shoulder is substituted with amazing success in this classic stew. If no venison is available then the standard beef roast can be used. Use a young full bodied wine like a cotes du rhone or chianti. Venison … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Kale Crepes

Posted on 10/22/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are great for dinner as well as breakfast. Go here for how to make the crepes. Mushroom Kale Crepes 1 batch crepes about 5-6 3-4 large mushrooms sliced thick 1 cup finely chopped kale 1 cayenne pepper chopped fine … Continue reading →

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Braised Whole Hen

Posted on 10/06/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This will work well with a chicken if you do not have a hen. The leftover broth is excellent in stocks and stews. Braised Hen 4 lb whole hen cleaned, giblets separated, skinned and trussed 1 large head garlic sliced … Continue reading →

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Ratatouille

Posted on 08/20/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Thanks to a very entertaining film from Pixar, ratatouille has had a reboot from the rustic roasted casserole that nine times out of 10 turned into a gummy inedible mess. The fancier version is good, but it loses some of … Continue reading →

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