Tag Archives: grill

Sunday Suppers: More Goodies from the Grill

Posted on 07/20/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Grilling in the summer is kind of torture in these parts. Sure you keep the house cooler, but you have to stand in triple-digit heat, or close enough to it. Here are some recipes that reward your suffering. Grilled Whole … Continue reading →

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Grilled Peaches with Bourbon

Posted on 07/08/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are so simple you might be tempted to dress them up with fresh mint or mascarpone or chopped pecans. You better do it fast because we’ll be eating them hot off the grill in the meantime. Grilled Peaches 3-4 … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: (Almost) Summertime and The Living is Easy

Posted on 06/15/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We love grilling year round, but in the spring and summer it helps us keep the house cooler to fire up the grill or cook on the stovetop. Here’s a meal that won’t heat up the house. Blackened Salmon with … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Signs of Spring

Posted on 04/27/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We’re waiting with bated breath for our farmers markets to get in full swing. In the meantime, we can dream of meals like this. Grilled Rack of Lamb Two Ways and Polenta Asparagus with Mint and Chili Fresh Strawberry Tart

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Grilled Apples and Oranges

Posted on 01/24/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

With our kitchen renovation underway, we’ve been digging a lot of frozen chili out of the freezer, hitting the deli hard and of course grilling. Most grilled oranges call for removing the pith, but when you’re cutting board is a … Continue reading →

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A Labor Day Roundup

Posted on 09/02/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We hope you’re feeding a crowd, since it’s the unofficial last weekend of summer. We don’t celebrate fall until after Thanksgiving in these parts. We think there’s something to satisfy just about everyone here. If you need more ideas for … Continue reading →

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Mustard and Molasses Pork Chops on the Grill

Posted on 07/12/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a simple marinade that works wonders on pork chops or pork loin. The pork chops can be bone in, but center loin chops work the best. Make sure they are at least 1 1/2-2″ thick. The chops can … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Keep the Grill Fired Up

Posted on 05/26/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Nothing says Sunday like a big barbecue and some tasty beverages in the afternoon. First some steak Now for chicken A little bit of the ocean Don’t forget the pig Maybe if there is room after all the meat enjoy … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Fire Up the Grill

Posted on 05/12/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Summer is just around the corner and we want to get in as much grilling as possible before it gets here. Grilling in the summer, which we do often, is far more miserable than grilling in the winter. Grilling in … Continue reading →

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Mexico Saves the Day

Posted on 03/15/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This started out as a filling to stuff inside bok choy leaves. I chopped up the white parts of the leaves, grilled some pineapple and marinated chicken and threw in a fresh mango. Then the problems started. First off there … Continue reading →

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