Tag Archives: seafood

Crab En Croute

Posted on 11/28/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The dungeness crab season is way too short. Blink and you miss it and all the tasty, meaty goodness that it entails. So we were stoked to see some fresh crabs at our fish monger when we picked up oysters … Continue reading →

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Salmon Poached in Tomato Broth

Posted on 09/11/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe is a great way to take advantage of fresh tomatoes and was inspired by this recipe at In Sock Monkey Slippers. A really good piece of salmon is key as well. Serve this with polenta or creamy grits. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: When Does Spring Arrive?

Posted on 03/08/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We’re ready to plant, to start counting down the days until the farmers market is open, to actually be pleased with the way produce in the store looks, for those first leaves of arugula to pop up in the garden. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Let the Detox Begin… Or Not

Posted on 01/04/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Those of you who are trying to be good after the food orgy that was December can stick to the first two options in this suggested meal. If you want your meal to finish with something creamy and delicious and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Better than Fish Sticks

Posted on 12/07/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We’re still not ready for a Sunday Supper starring poultry. Here’s a zesty meal with a citrus punch that won’t leave you feeling too heavy. Baked Salmon with a Crumb Crust Fingerling Potatoes with Wilted Kale Poached Pears in Champagne

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Sunday Suppers: Anything But Turkey

Posted on 11/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Chances are your refrigerator is still stuffed to the gills with all things turkey. But we can still dream of a time when tryptophans aren’t on the menu. Perfhaps sometime next week. Here are some suggestions for your firs post-turkey … Continue reading →

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Grilled Mahi Mahi with a Sesame Crust over Wilted Kale

Posted on 11/10/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Because fish went on sale and it’s always grilling season … Grilled Mahi Mahi with a Sesame Crust over Wilted Kale For the Marinade 3/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tsp oyster sauce … Continue reading →

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Rufus Reruns: Grill Master Part Two

Posted on 09/06/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

You’re all caught up on how to smoke after reading yesterday’s tutorial right? Then let’s get to it. Pick one or more of the following: Smoked Brats Smoked Lamb Shanks Smoked Brisket with Espresso Bourbon Mop Sauce Smoked Salmon Spicy … Continue reading →

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Rufus Reruns: Is There a Butcher in the House?

Posted on 09/03/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We took a bit of time off last week, so the kitchen isn’t as busy. We’ll be airing some reruns this week and will resume our normal scheduling soon. In the mean time, bone up on your deboning with this … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Pass the Grits, Easy on Bourbon

Posted on 03/09/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We thought about appetizers and sides, heck even a sazerac, for this week’s meal. But once you eat a bowl of etouffee it can be pretty hard to not go back for seconds, much less save room for dessert. Don’t … Continue reading →

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