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Cornmeal Crusted Scallop Salad

Posted on 04/14/2019 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a perfect light dinner or first course. Make sure to use fresh scallops that are all roughly the same size. Four to five are good per person as a main or two as a starter course. This recipe … Continue reading →

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Asian Slaw

Posted on 06/06/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a good coleslaw for fish or any grilling with a tropical/Asian twist. Asian Slaw 1 bok choy sliced into thin ribbons 1/2 head red kale sliced into thin ribbons 1 lrg green onion halved and sliced thin 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Winter Squash and Kale Salad

Posted on 12/22/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great way to use a small delicata or butternut squash. Winter Salad 1 bunch kale stems removed and chopped into ribbons 1 small delicata squash sliced in to thin rounds skin still on 1/4 cup olive oil … Continue reading →

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Fava Bean and Fennel Slaw

Posted on 06/22/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a fantastic salad that goes well with many grilled meats, fish especially. When choosing fava beans pick the youngest possible. If the beans are not bright green inside remove the white second shell as well. Fava and Fennel … Continue reading →

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Grilled Opah Salad

Posted on 06/03/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great grilled salad. Opah is a mild firm flesh fish similar to swordfish. Splurge on good potatoes for this. This serves 3-4. Grilled Opah Salad with Asparagus and Poatatoes 1 lb fresh opah fillets 1″ thick cut … Continue reading →

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Marinated Mushrooms

Posted on 05/25/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We always have mushrooms in our refrigerator. Sometimes we buy too many and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad. Plus making your own marinated mushrooms is way cheaper than buying them from the … Continue reading →

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Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Posted on 02/23/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a very simple healthy salad dressing. It has to have ripe red grapefruit to taste right. Grapefruit Vinaigrette 2 tsp Dijon mustard 8 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 tbsp fresh grapefruit juice 1/2 tsp minced garlic Whip … Continue reading →

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Avocado and Chickpea Salad

Posted on 02/16/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This simple salad is a perfect side for grilled meats or burgers. Don’t skimp on the cheese. Avocado and Chickpea Salad 3 cups cooked chickpeas 1 red bell pepper diced 2 avocados cubed 3 tbsp diced green onion 4 oz … Continue reading →

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Corn Salad with Feta and Candied Bacon

Posted on 08/19/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is another use for candied bacon. Serve this on top of a bed of greens, or on top of a pile of stewed black beans on top of a bed of greens on top of tortilla chips. Or use … Continue reading →

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Bulgur Salad Stuffed Squash

Posted on 07/21/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great appetizer, first course or light meal. The hot roasted squash pairs perfectly with the cold creamy bulgur salad. Stuffed Summer Squash 3 large summer squash 2 large tomatoes diced small 6 leaves basil cut into ribbons … Continue reading →

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