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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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Raw Spinach Stuffed Cornish Hens

Posted on 03/04/2019 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a different way to stuff cornish hens. Cornish Hens Stuffed with Raw Spinach 2 cornish hens 4 cups fresh spinach leaves 6-8 cremini mushrooms sliced in half and then sliced very thin 3 cloves garlic minced Pesto Salt/pepper … Continue reading →

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Roast Parsnip Soup

Posted on 04/07/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is an easy first course. Or double everything for a main. Roast Parsnip Soup 3/4 lb parsnip peeled and cut into large chunks 1/2 lb carrots peeled and cut into large chunks 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 tbsp … Continue reading →

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Roast Rutabaga

Posted on 04/18/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a simple way to serve rutabaga. any assortment of root vegetables will work. Roast Root Vegetables 1 rutabaga peeled and cubbed 2-4 carrots peeled and cut into large bites 1-2 potatoes peeled and cubed 6-8 small whole cloves … Continue reading →

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Red wine Braised Ham

Posted on 01/08/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The sauce is the star for this simple dish. Ham Braised in Red Wine 5-6 lb smoked ham fat trimmed off 2 cups dry red wine 2 cups chicken stock 1 onion halved and sliced thin 1 tomato diced fine … Continue reading →

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Roast Red Snapper with Fennel

Posted on 03/16/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is an easy and tasty way to prepare a whole red snapper. Roasted Whole Red Snapper with Fennel 2-3 lb whole red snapper 2 bulbs fennel 1 lemon sliced into thin rounds 4-5 cloves garlic cut into thin slivers … Continue reading →

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Ham Glazed with Mustard

Posted on 01/19/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The marinade for this ham has a hint of sweetness without adding any sugars. Ham Glazed with Mustard 7-8 lb bone in ham 1/8 cup Dijon mustard 1/8 cup spicy brown mustard 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger 1/8 cup cider … Continue reading →

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Braised Cabbage Wedges

Posted on 01/12/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a very easy recipe that pairs well with all sorts of roasted meat. It does take a little time to cook, but it can be reheated a day later for a simple weeknight side. Braised Cabbage Wedges 1 … Continue reading →

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Happy Gobble Day

Posted on 11/28/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Happy Turkey Day. Hope everyone is sated, drunk and happy. Drunk on life of course. And on happy thoughts of rainbows and moonbeams. And booze most of all.

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Roasted Zucchini

Posted on 10/25/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great recipe for when a quick side is needed. Any number of spices and marinades can be used. Roasted Zucchini 2 large zucchini cut into spears 2 tbsp oregano 2 dashes hot sauce 2 tbsp lemon juice … Continue reading →

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