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Domino Potatoes

Posted on 04/14/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great dish for a party or fancy meal. Serve them room temperature or reheat right before serving. Domino Potatoes 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided 3 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes (4-6 large) 24 (about) fresh or dried … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potato Pancakes

Posted on 11/30/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Leftover mashed potatoes usually don’t last long in our house. This year though we had a either a surprising amount of willpower or an extra large batch. We were inspired by this recipe over at Just A Taste. We had … Continue reading →

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Slow-Cooked Mashed Potatoes

Posted on 11/14/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

At a restaurant last year, Katherine complimented the mashed potatoes and got a great bit of advice in return. The waiter explained that the secret to making the potatoes so creamy was cooking them at a low temperature for a … Continue reading →

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Twice Baked Potatoes with Romano

Posted on 04/25/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Sometimes we think: ‘What can we possibly do with potatoes that we haven’t done before?’ The answer usually involves cheese. Twice-Baked Potatoes with Romano 4 medium Russet potatoes (about a pound) 4 tbsp butter 1/4 cup grated romano about a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Spring Chicken Part Two

Posted on 03/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here’s another elegant dinner that features chicken as its star. Upside-Down Chicken Florentine Scalloped Potatoes with Rosemary Poached Pears with Chocolate and Wine Sauce

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Lyonnaise Potatoes

Posted on 02/12/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These potatoes are really tender and soft with a lot of flavor. Pair them with any number of roast or grilled meats. They do take a bit of time to prepare due to the caramelized onions. Lyonnaise Potatoes 2 lbs … Continue reading →

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Potato Dippers

Posted on 01/11/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great first course or snack. It also works well for a party or tapas night. Any small potato will work, like new or fingerling, the blue potatoes just look cool. Use full fat or fat free plain … Continue reading →

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Truffled Latkes

Posted on 10/01/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These potato pancakes really take it up a notch. For the standard recipe go here. Make these about the size of a half dollar to really crisp them up all the way through. These make great appetizers and can be … Continue reading →

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Cheddar Potato Soup

Posted on 09/25/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Now that the temperature is down to a chill 80 degrees it is time to start making soup again. Or maybe it’s just that it is almost October and I want cream soups. The trick to this soup is really … Continue reading →

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Potatoes, Tomatoes and Cheese…

Posted on 08/03/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Oh my! This is an excellent main course or side. Any type of cheese will work but I am a fan of Swiss. Use the ripest garden tomatoes for the best results. Of course Romano is non negotiable. Tomato Potato … Continue reading →

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