Tag Archives: pastry

Blueberry Lemon Scones

Posted on 04/06/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Blueberry Lemon Scones 4 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 T. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp. lemon zest, grated 1 cup + 1 T. unsalted butter, very cold 1 1/2 cups … Continue reading →

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Rustic Apple Tart

Posted on 03/25/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This tart is fairly straight forward and a great way to use up apples. Rustic Apple Tart Dough 1 1/3 cup unbleached white flour 8 tbsp butter 1 egg yolk Pinch salt Ice water Filling 1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 … Continue reading →

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Lamb Pasties

Posted on 03/09/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are a great way to use up a little leftover lamb. The dough will make six 9″ circles or 12 5″ ones. Lamb Pasties Dough 2 1/2 cups unbleached flour 3/4 tsp salt 1 stick butter (8 tbsp) 1 … Continue reading →

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Chorizo Empanadas

Posted on 01/09/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

A new Hispanic grocer opened up down the street that required investigating. These empanadas take advantage of chorizo and fresh cotija cheese. Go here for the empanada dough recipe and here for the tomatillo sauce. Chorizo Mushroom Empanada Filling 2 … Continue reading →

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Turkey “Pizzas”

Posted on 11/25/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a white pizza in the best possible way. The “sauce” is mashed potatoes. To really make things decadent, drizzle a bit of truffle oil over the top before serving. No need to worry about leftovers. Turkey Pizza 1 … Continue reading →

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Nectarines and Goat Cheese in Phyllo

Posted on 07/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This was a super simple dessert that made use of some frozen phyllo dough we had on hand. Nectarines and Goat Cheese in Phyllo Dough 20 sheets phyllo dough 3 nectarines, sliced 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled 4 tbsp butter … Continue reading →

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Simple Strawberry Balsamic Tart

Posted on 05/10/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We love recipes that call for few ingredients — and posts that call for few words. Strawberry Balsamic Tart 1 sheet prepared puff pastry 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tsp honey about 16-20 larger strawberries (washed, hulled and halved) 5-10 … Continue reading →

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Cranberry, Blue Cheese and Pecan Pockets

Posted on 11/26/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We use more puff pastry at this time of year than any other. It’s such a quick way to perk up leftovers. Those of you who like precise measurements should come back tomorrow. Cranberry, Blue Cheese and Pecan Pockets One … Continue reading →

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Caramelized Apple Turnovers

Posted on 10/11/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a really quick dessert that works perfect if people decide to show up for dinner with very little notice. Pre-made puff pastry dough saves a lot of time and is pretty good but homemade is always better. Caramelized … Continue reading →

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Brie and Strawberries

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

What to do with a clearance wheel of brie and some strawberries slightly out of season? For how to wrap a brie in puff pastry go here. Baked Brie and Strawberry Preserves 1 cup strawberries chopped small 1/4 cup sugar … Continue reading →

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