Tag Archives: snacks

Pork Meatball Soup

Posted on 11/15/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This soup has an excellent light broth that pairs well with the fatty pork meatballs and spicy broccoli. Pork Meatball Ramen 1 lb ground Italian sausage 1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms soaked in 2 cups boiling water 1 head broccoli … Continue reading →

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Sesame Chicken Wings

Posted on 04/20/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a really simple quick way to use up all those chicken wings that may be around after butchering a bunch of chickens. What, you buy chickens already cut up without the bones and pre made chicken stock from … Continue reading →

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Black Bean Hummus

Posted on 02/15/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine It’s been a hectic few months in the Rufus household. Most of our weekends have been consumed by a bathroom remodel and Greg’s dad came for an extended stay to help with the project. It wasn’t extended enough … Continue reading →

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The Ghosts of Christmas Past

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

  Our annual Twelve Days of Christmas posts start tomorrow and we’re getting giddy, or maybe we’re just tipsy and suffering from slight sugar comas. Here are all the recipes from our past Twelve Days of Christmas posts. Like we’ve … Continue reading →

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Candied Figs

Posted on 08/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We know figs are expensive and some of you will balk at the proportions below. But those of you with a tree in your yard or who may be lucky enough to know someone with a fig tree in their … Continue reading →

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Chicken-Bacon Bites

Posted on 05/21/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We found these tasty bites over on What’s on the Stove and pinned it to our party ideas board months ago. Sherry has a number of great appetizers and recipes of all kinds. Check out her blog and the recipe … Continue reading →

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A Different Type of Oatmeal Cookie

Posted on 02/28/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

I have always disliked oatmeal cookies due to the very soft consistency that almost always seems a little undercooked. If you like oatmeal cookies that way then these are not going to be anything like what you expect. These cookies … Continue reading →

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Honey-Spiced Almonds

Posted on 10/02/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe was inspired by Eva over at Kitchen Inspirations. When we saw her recipe for honey-spiced almonds we knew it’d be a perfect way to a bag of super salty roasted almonds a coworker gave Katherine. (If you’re using … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Tapas Night

Posted on 07/21/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Small plates are always fun. Set a few out and graze all night long. Start with some meat. and also have a dip. a salad. a vegetable. and a little something stuffed.

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Sunday Suppers: Lots of Game Day Apps

Posted on 02/03/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

From what I have heard there is going to be some sort of sporting competition going on today and many people like to have parties. Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling while watching the different athletes … Continue reading →

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