Tag Archives: grilling

A Colorful Array of Sides for Labor Day

Posted on 09/07/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Since most other sites are all about the meat, here are some options to go along with the most important part of the day. Have a great holiday! Grilled Corn Cherry Tomatoes with Herb Vinaigrette Potato and Anchovy Salad Jalapeno … Continue reading →

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Grilled Mahi Mahi with a Sesame Crust over Wilted Kale

Posted on 11/10/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Because fish went on sale and it’s always grilling season … Grilled Mahi Mahi with a Sesame Crust over Wilted Kale For the Marinade 3/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tsp oyster sauce … Continue reading →

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Rufus Reruns: Grill Master Part Two

Posted on 09/06/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

You’re all caught up on how to smoke after reading yesterday’s tutorial right? Then let’s get to it. Pick one or more of the following: Smoked Brats Smoked Lamb Shanks Smoked Brisket with Espresso Bourbon Mop Sauce Smoked Salmon Spicy … Continue reading →

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Rufus Reruns: Grill Master Part One

Posted on 09/05/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Ready, set, smoke! We’re reaching into our archives this week and reposting some of our old favorites. Here’s a three parter on smoking poultry. First you’ll need to truss the bird Next comes the brining And finally the smoking And … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day

Posted on 09/01/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We can’t think of a more American holiday than Labor Day. (OK, except the Fourth and St. Patty’s Day!) So we picked our favorite all-American ingredient — bourbon to celebrate. (We know the fries don’t include bourbon, but if you … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: So Long Summer

Posted on 08/31/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Labor Day weekend might be the symbolic end of summer, but we expect to be sweating for the next few weeks. Still we can pretend that the pool and grill will soon be covered, that leaves are ready to fall … 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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How to Split a Chicken

Posted on 04/12/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Spatchcocking a chicken is a great method for cooking a whole chicken on a barbecue, especially if you do not want to smoke it. By splitting the bird in half the cooking time is shortened and the meat cooks more … 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: Meat and Potatoes Redux

Posted on 06/09/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Meat and potatoes are always a great combination no matter the season. We hope blueberries are in season where you are. Bison Burgers on Texas Toast Katherine’s Mustard Potato Salad Barbecue Boston Baked Beans Blueberry Fold

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