Tag Archives: side dishes

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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Cranberry Sauce with Pears

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

We’ve had a plethora of pears this season so it seemed only right to incorporate them into cranberry sauce. For other cranberry sauce ideas from mulled wine to ginger spiced go here. Cranberry Sauce with Pears 12 ounces cranberries 2 … Continue reading →

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Roasted Whole Carrots

Posted on 05/06/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a great way to use up some of the many carrots in the refrigerator after a pretty great harvest from the garden. Try to use carrots that are all the same size and length to even the cooking … 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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Sunday Suppers: Wine and Potatoes

Posted on 02/01/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We’ve been posting fewer new recipes in 2015, which gives us a long overdue chance to revisit some recipes we haven’t made in several years. On a recent Sunday, Greg cut up a whole hen to make coq au vin. … Continue reading →

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Hasselback Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Posted on 12/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It’s sort of like a pizza on a potato… Hasselback Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese 3 medium to large russet potatoes 2-3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp bread crumbs 1/2 cup hard goat cheese or fresh mozzarella 2 … 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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Braised Red Cabbage

Posted on 12/06/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This really made some deli-bought brats sing. While the recipe isn’t super complicated, you’ll need to allow plenty of time for the cabbage to get nice and tender. It took about an hour for us. The recipe is adapted from … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar and Pecan Streusel

Posted on 11/19/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a classic way to make sweet potatoes sing. It’s an easy dish to prepare a day or two before and reheat while the turkey rests. Sweet Potato Casserole 2 1/12 pounds sweet potatoes 1 egg 1 tbsp molasses … Continue reading →

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Green Tomato and Buttermilk Salad Dressing

Posted on 11/05/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We hate the idea of throwing out green tomatoes. With the tomato plants finally pulled, we know it will be months before we see them again. But we also can’t fry them all. Some are simply too small. So we’ve … Continue reading →

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