Tag Archives: mint

Poirot’s Secret

Posted on 05/20/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We have always enjoyed stories of Agatha Cristie’s famous Belgian detective and this is one of the two drinks he would always enjoy neat. I always thought creme de menthe was fairly sweet and nasty, something to be added to … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Peppermint Brownies with Dark Chocolate Ganache

Posted on 12/14/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These triple-decker babies are rich, perfect for a party or a big crowd or perhaps just to get a serious chocolate fix. Peppermint Brownies with Dark Chocolate Ganache For Peppermint Cream Cheese Layer 8 ounces cream cheese (softened at room … Continue reading →

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Yogurt Mint Dipping Sauce

Posted on 05/30/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We have a ton of mint right now. Also, this would go really well with some lamb meatballs. Dipping Sauce 1 cup Greek yogurt (nonfat is fine) 1/4 cup mint 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Asparagus with Mint and Chili

Posted on 04/15/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We love roasting asparagus, but try to come up with new ways to serve it. This was a side dish on a recent leftover night. Yes, we do have those. Asparagus with Mint and Chili Large bunch of Asparagus (about … Continue reading →

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Brownie parfaits with chocolate mint sauce

Posted on 09/03/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Since Monday is Labor Day in the good old U.S. of A, we thought we’d make a dessert that doesn’t require much effort and can serve a crowd. Sure it calls for brownies, but we suspect there may be some … Continue reading →

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Watermelon two ways

Posted on 08/10/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

One watermelon for two people goes a long way. So today we’re bringing you two watermelon recipes. That’s right kids, two! It’s only fitting really. This was a dual effort. While I chopped, and chopped, and chopped some more, Katherine … Continue reading →

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On herb gardens and selective green thumbs

Posted on 07/19/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine The woman who owned our home before us was such an avid gardener she planted the neighbor’s side yard. Azaleas lined the walkway. Lantana bushes surrounded the mailbox. She had an intricate sprinkler system on an automatic timer. … Continue reading →

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Madhur Jaffrey’s lemony lamb

Posted on 07/12/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This may not be the sexiest looking dish, but it’s fantastic, warm and spicy with a fresh citrus and mint kick. It paired well with naan, and call us rebels for mixing cuisines, a minty tabbouleh. We have a ton … Continue reading →

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Blackberry mint juleps

Posted on 07/07/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

I first had a blackberry mint julep at the Capital Bar and Grill in downtown Little Rock and I was hooked. Of course just about any drink at that bar is awesome. I mix all the ingredients instead of muddling … Continue reading →

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Citrus-glazed chicken

Posted on 06/09/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

I saw this recipe over at Sweet & Crumby on a day I had chicken defrosting and no plans in store for it. The timing was perfect and so was her post. I made a few tweaks, adding fresh mint, … Continue reading →

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