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Pumpkin Hummus

Posted on 12/02/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We wanted to do Mediterranean appetizers on Thanksgiving this year, but regular hummus didn’t seem very festive. This was as delicious as it was pretty and put some little pumpkins to use. And to think some people use those for … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin “Carbonara”

Posted on 11/08/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This pasta sauce is really creamy and thick and although it has no eggs it does taste like carbonara. Pumpkin Carbonara 2 1/2 lbs fresh pumpkin diced into 1/2″ cubes 1/2 cup red onion diced fine 3 tbsp garlic minced … Continue reading →

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Favorite Fall Sips

Posted on 10/19/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We know fall is supposed to have a certain bite in the air, but around here many folks don’t turn off their air conditioners until well into October. So our list of fall favorites includes hot and cold drinks, because … Continue reading →

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Savory Fall Favorites

Posted on 10/16/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Who says fall meals have to be drab and colorless? Here are some of our favorite ways to make the most of autumn’s best ingredients. Squash with Wild Rice, Pears, and Almonds Duck with Cranberry Orange Sauce Toasted Pumpkin Seeds … Continue reading →

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Sweet Fall Favorites

Posted on 10/14/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It’s still pretty warm in these parts, but we’re craving the flavors of fall. Here are some of our favorite sweet recipes to serve in autumn: Cranberry Apple Pie with a Crumb Topping Cinnamon Pear Coffee Cake Cranberry and Pomegranate … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin and Chocolate Chip Muffins

Posted on 11/03/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Pumpkin recipes are a bit infuriating, aside from that one that has you dump a whole can into a box of spice cake, (no, we haven’t tried that, but we know people who swear by it) they all seem to … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Posted on 11/22/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Don’t think of this as a substitute to pumpkin pie. Think of it as a great addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table, which we think can always fit one more dish. It’s really the best of both worlds, a bread … Continue reading →

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Whole Pumpkin Soup

Posted on 10/26/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This soup is fantastic. Due to all the heavy cream and cheese it should only be served during a large gathering.The recipe is adapted from Splendid Soups by James Peterson, who adapted it from a standard French recipe that only … Continue reading →

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All Pumpkin, All the Time

Posted on 10/21/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Everyone seems to go gaga over pumpkin at this time of the year and we’re no exception. But we realized two things in looking at our archives: 1) We have quite a few recipes with pumpkin 2) We could stand … Continue reading →

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Maple-Bourbon Pumpkin Pie

Posted on 11/19/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Pumpkin pie belongs on any Thanksgiving table. This is one of our favorites, blending two staples in our house Bourbon and maple syrup. Maple-Bourbon Pumpkin Pie 1 pie crust 1 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp … Continue reading →

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