Tag Archives: hispanic

Bloody Maria

Posted on 01/21/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Because there is tequila and tomato juice in the cupboard. Bloody Maria 2-3 oz Reposado tequila 2 dashes Tapatio 3 dashes angostura bitters 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1/8 tsp Old Bay seasoning 1 oz pickled jalapeno brine 5.5 oz … Continue reading →

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South American Grilled Chicken

Posted on 04/22/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Now that you know how to spatchcock a chicken here is a recipe for one. Remember to use indirect heat over a bed of hickory or apple wood coals would be best. This recipe is adapted slightly from Raymund’s Pollo … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Cinco De Mayo Preparation

Posted on 04/28/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a week ahead of time so everyone can plan ahead. Of course nothing says you can’t make a few of these earlier in the week. Instead of a full menu, we’re going al a carte this week. Mix … Continue reading →

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Portobello Avocado and Spinach Burritos

Posted on 03/11/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

I am not really sure these could be classified as true burritos but close enough. Nothing says you can’t add black beans or rice or both to the mix. Make sure to cut way too much avocado because it has … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Peppers Again!

Posted on 02/26/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

What can we say, but there are almost as many ways to stuff a pepper as there are to stuff a chicken. This recipe took advantage of many leftover ingredients from an earlier taco night but nothing says you cannot … Continue reading →

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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Empanadas with Red Chili Sauce

Posted on 02/15/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are perfect as a first course, party snack or for lunch. The empanada can be made ahead of time and frozen, then thawed out and baked. It holds up well to reheating also. Almost anything can be used as … Continue reading →

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Chorizo Hash

Posted on 01/26/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great way to give breakfast some flair. Good chorizo can be found at most supermarkets or at any Mexican grocery. Make sure to buy it fresh, in links and not prepacked like breakfast sausage. Chorizo Hash 1lb … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Burrito

Posted on 08/25/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is really a great way to use up leftover refried beans and scrambled eggs with chorizo. I would have preferred a little more cheese. Burritos with Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo 4 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 lb chorizo 1/2 … Continue reading →

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