Tag Archives: snack

Steak Sandwiches

Posted on 01/11/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Some people may feel that filet mignon is too nice for a sandwich. Not I. Filet Mignon Sandwich with Sun Dried Tomato and Blue Cheese Sauce For steak 2 filet mignons 8 dried porcini mushrooms 1 tsp coriander seed 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Deli Style Stuffed Cherry Peppers

Posted on 09/23/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is how to make this tasty appetizer on so many deli bars. Stuffed Cherry Peppers 8-12 hot cherry peppers 4-5 slices provolone cheese Prosciutto Dried oregano Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves Remove … Continue reading →

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Cheeseball with Pepper Jelly and Pecans

Posted on 12/14/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

All sorts of different cheeses can be included in a cheese ball. Some go to choices would be blue cheese, Swiss, cheddar, and more cheddar. Diced dried fruit or fresh fruit soaked in liquor is an excellent addition inside as … Continue reading →

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In Our Kitchen: The Last Tomatoes

Posted on 09/04/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Our tomato crop was a bust this year. The grape tomatoes did well for a few weeks, but the crop was felled by a combination of too much rain in the spring and the oppressive July heat that normally does … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms Stuffed with Mascarpone

Posted on 02/27/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are very simple and quick. Mushrooms Stuffed with Mascarpone 24 stuffing mushrooms 1/2 cup diced green onion 3/4 cup bread crumbs 3 cloves garlic minced 5 oz mascarpone 3-4 slices ham chopped into small dice 2 tbsp olive oil … Continue reading →

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Fried Baloney Sandwiches with Pimento and Egg

Posted on 01/23/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine Here’s a little breakfast beauty I made for Greg recently. We used some flax seed bread he made because it was on hand, but sourdough or a light wheat would work well too. Fried Baloney Sandwiches with Pimento … Continue reading →

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Turkey “Pizzas”

Posted on 11/25/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a white pizza in the best possible way. The “sauce” is mashed potatoes. To really make things decadent, drizzle a bit of truffle oil over the top before serving. No need to worry about leftovers. Turkey Pizza 1 … Continue reading →

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Meatballs with Sweet Plum Sauce

Posted on 10/14/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are a perfect addition to any sports event party, or any party, or as a personal snack. Nothing says these cannot be a main course as well. Veal Meatballs with Sweet Plum Sauce for meatballs 1 lb ground veal … Continue reading →

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Mung Bean Falafel

Posted on 08/01/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We bought mung beans and then had to figure out something inventive to do with them. Luckily we had left over hummus and a ton of pita bread. These were crunchy, rich and highly addictive. Mung Bean Falafel 1 cup … Continue reading →

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Eggplant and Tomato Sandwiches with Pesto and Feta

Posted on 07/23/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Katherine came up with this veggie sandwich to help use up some eggplant and leftover French bread. To say it was the greatest sandwich ever would be silly. It was the greatest sandwich that I ever had this week. Spicy … Continue reading →

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