Tag Archives: legumes

Black Bean Hummus

Posted on 02/15/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine It’s been a hectic few months in the Rufus household. Most of our weekends have been consumed by a bathroom remodel and Greg’s dad came for an extended stay to help with the project. It wasn’t extended enough … Continue reading →

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Soups: Our 10 Favorites for Fall (So Far)

Posted on 10/23/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Beans, potatoes, cheese, grains, squash. Chunky, pureed. Simple, involved. Light, hearty. All sorts of soups warm our souls. Here’s our top 10 list — starting with the Cheddar Potato Soup above. These are listed in no particular order. Because, really … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Winter Whites

Posted on 02/22/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We’ve been spared the snow that’s blanketed much of the country, but early this week a layer of ice made our landscape more than a little frosty. Instead of making us feel a little blue, we’re craving food that warms … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Anything But Turkey

Posted on 11/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Chances are your refrigerator is still stuffed to the gills with all things turkey. But we can still dream of a time when tryptophans aren’t on the menu. Perfhaps sometime next week. Here are some suggestions for your firs post-turkey … Continue reading →

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Baked Beans with Brown Sugar and Bacon

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

Homemade baked beans take time to cook, but they’re worth the effort and good all year round. Yes, they require hours of baking, but we’re in a state where the AC is fairly mandatory in the summer. Baked Beans with … Continue reading →

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Edamame Tahini Spread

Posted on 07/28/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a nice alternative to traditional hummus, but we won’t call it a hummus because we’re stubborn like that. Hummus needs chick peas. Serve this with roti or pita bread. Edamame Tahini Spread 16 oz edamame juice from one … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Summer’s Bounty

Posted on 07/13/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We love, love, love this time of year. OK, not the heat and the bugs and the humidity, but the vegetables we find in the garden and the fresh shelled peas we can buy at the farmers market. Almost makes … Continue reading →

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Black Bean Salad with Cucumber and Tomato

Posted on 07/05/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great, zesty side for burgers or barbecue. It also works as a main dish over kale or in a nice tossed salad. If you don’t have green tomato, omit it and add a bit more diced red … 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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Smoky Black Beans

Posted on 04/21/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Our love of red beans and rice inspired this recipe. We love cooking beans down and down and down until they become super creamy and rich. This generally takes about three hours and involves a good overnight soak. Serve these … Continue reading →

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