Tag Archives: root vegetables

Fennel Lemonade

Posted on 10/05/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine On Saturday mornings we hit the farmers market in town and each week I’m tempted to splurge on fennel lemonade sold at a stand that specializes in homemade juices and gives out free samples. But I always get … Continue reading →

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Honey-Mustard Potatoes

Posted on 01/25/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine This side is simple enough for a weeknight meal and tasty enough for a more elaborate dinner as well. I hate baking potatoes because it seems like there’s always something else that needs to go in the oven … Continue reading →

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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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Mashed Turnips and Potatoes with Horseradish

Posted on 01/06/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These potatoes were excellent, but severely overshadowed by the lamb on the table. Poor little lonely potatoes. The recipe is adapted from this one originally in Gourmet. We felt a one-to-one ratio of potatoes to turnips would be too high … Continue reading →

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Fennel with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Posted on 11/19/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great side dish for Thanksgiving or any other fall meal. While this recipe serves two to four, it can easily be doubled or tripled. Roast the fennel the day before then top with the blue cheese and … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Dry Aged Prosciutto

Posted on 11/13/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Buttermilk gives these a nice tang and the prosciutto lends a deep flavor and crunch. Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Prosciutto 3 pounds red potatoes 4 ounces dry aged prosciutto, diced into small cubes 2-3 tbsp butter 1/2 to 3/4 cup … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato and Fennel Bisque

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

We love sweet potatoes almost any way you make them. (Marshmallows should never be in the same room as sweet potatoes.) This is a great way to shake up your Thanksgiving menu. Serve this as a first course while the … Continue reading →

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Glazed carrots with mint

Posted on 01/22/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is one of our go-to side dishes. It’s especially great with pork or chicken and no matter how pathetic the produce drawer is looking we always have carrots on hand. We hadn’t made it in a while, but when … Continue reading →

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Fall calzones

Posted on 10/28/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine Sometimes ingredients just sort of assemble themselves.  I came up with this calzone after Greg bookmarked a simple sausage and turnip recipe from The Silver Spoon. He’d found an easy recipe he could quickly make after work. I’d … Continue reading →

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