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Breaded Sole on Crispy Kale

Posted on 01/01/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a good way to use some leftover ham. Bacon is the natural substitute. Any firm flesh white fish will work, but the oilier ones crisp the breading better. Breaded Sole and Crispy Kale 1/2-1 lb Sole filet 1 … Continue reading →

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Steak Frites

Posted on 01/26/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine Greg’s birthday always features two stars: steak and potatoes. After celebrating 16 of his birthdays — clearly we met in kindergarten — coming up with new ways to make steak and potato dishes can be a challenge. (Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Open-faced Sandwiches with Fried Green Tomato, Bacon and Egg

Posted on 10/04/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Our tomato plants still have a few lonely green tomatoes on them and we hate to let them go to waste. To make these sandwiches toast a nice thick slice of rye or whole wheat bread for each person, top … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Balls

Posted on 04/28/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These work great as tapas or a first course or snack. Dip them in hot marinara, melted cheese or spicy sour cream. I pan fried them with great success but for authentic they are technically deep fried. The recipe is … Continue reading →

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Fried Calamari

Posted on 12/06/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We love fried calamari. There have to be some pretty good appetizers on a menu for us not to order it. At home any fried food is a bit of a mess so we seldom enjoy it. This is worth … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Garden Goodness

Posted on 08/25/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We love our garden in August and visiting farmers markets too. Here are three recipes that make the most of produce. Zucchini Fritters Tomato Pie Figs in Cognac Caramel

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Fried Sage Leaves

Posted on 07/20/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great snack or starter with a cheese and cold cut plate. They also work great as a topping on salad or pasta. Make sure to use really big fresh leaves, preferably off a plant in your yard. … Continue reading →

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Crispy Oven Baked Fries

Posted on 04/19/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The question has plagued man since the dawn of time. Or the dawn of time when fat was brought to a boil and potato slices fell in. How do I make french fries that are crispy and tasty without adding … Continue reading →

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Beer-Battered Onion Rings are Perfection

Posted on 02/05/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

I love fried onions. Whether they are in rings, petals, shredded, or the entire onion is deep fried does not matter. What does matter is picking the right process to make them. This is how to make the tastiest, crispiest, … Continue reading →

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Lamb Chops

Posted on 06/02/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Once again lamb was on clearance at the grocery store and these little chops were just to lovely to pass up. Corn meal can be substituted for the semolina flour. Semolina Crusted Lamb Chops in a Mushroom Sauce 4 lamb … Continue reading →

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