Tag Archives: soups

Soups: Our 10 Favorites for Fall (So Far)

Posted on 10/23/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Beans, potatoes, cheese, grains, squash. Chunky, pureed. Simple, involved. Light, hearty. All sorts of soups warm our souls. Here’s our top 10 list — starting with the Cheddar Potato Soup above. These are listed in no particular order. Because, really … Continue reading →

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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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My Brief, Winning Foray Into “Redneck” Cooking

Posted on 11/07/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine My food isn’t always popular among my coworkers. For every hit, like biscotti, there has been a colossal miss — the muffin that broke an attorney’s fork and the polenta disks with baked ham and homemade pepper jam … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Now in Autumn Colors

Posted on 10/19/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We love summer food because it’s so colorful. But the hues of fall aren’t too shabby either. Sweet Potato and Fennel Soup Brown Rice Risotto with Black Trumpet Mushrooms Poached Pears in a Chocolate and Wine Sauce

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Sunday Suppers: Fall Soups

Posted on 09/28/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It’s cool enough to survive without air conditioning, but our weather isn’t quite fall-like yet. Still we’re ready for crisp autumn days to arrive, perhaps they’ll be here by December. Here are some of our favorite soups to herald fall. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Summer Gourmet

Posted on 09/07/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It’s too hot to cool down the car and drive off to a restaurant. Crank up the AC and make these dishes instead. Tomato Gorgonzola Soup Pepper-Crusted Rack of Lamb over Creamy Cannellini Beans Mint Granita  

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Sunday Suppers: Game Day’s Approaching Part Two

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

Last week’s Game Day roundup included lots of finger food. This week we’re featuring heartier meals that can feed a crowd. You can always make your guests bring the appetizers. Instead cook up one of these… Louisiana Shrimp Boil Or … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Turkey Detox

Posted on 12/01/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

A lot of our Sunday Suppers fall on the more decadent side. But this weekend we’re craving some lighter dishes. Here are some vegetarian (mostly) options to give you a breather before the Christmas feasting commences. Lentil Soup Orzo-Stuffed Peppers … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Soup’s back on

Posted on 10/13/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We never stop making soup thanks to the miracle that is AC. But it sure is more enjoyable when there’s a chill in the air. Here are some of our favorites. Sensing a color scheme? Leek and Potato Soup Cannellini … Continue reading →

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Tomato Gorgonzola Soup

Posted on 09/14/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a simple soup that uses a mix of fresh and canned tomatoes, perfect for using up a smaller batch from a dwindling garden. We used buttermilk because we always have it on hand, but cream would also taste … Continue reading →

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