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Bearnaise Sauce

Posted on 01/14/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine I typically make Greg steak and potatoes each year for his birthday and try to do something slightly different each time.  It can be a challenge to come up with new ideas since we met in 1999. Surf … Continue reading →

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Steak with Heirloom Tomato Salad

Posted on 09/01/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This requires ripe yellow, red and green tomatoes. A really good cut of steak is also a good idea. Steak with Heirloom Sliced Tomato Salad 1/2 lb steak per person Assortment of heirloom tomatoes sliced 1/4″ thick 6-12 basil leaves … Continue reading →

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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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Balsamic Filet Mignon

Posted on 07/27/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great spice mixture to pair with the sweet balsamic sauce. Use a 2-3″ thick filet mignon or tenderloin cut of beef. Filet Mignon with Balsamic 2 filet mignon 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 tbsp black … Continue reading →

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Red Wine Marinade

Posted on 07/15/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is my go to marinade for steaks. It can be reduced for a sauce if desired or discarded after the meat is grilled. This is enough to season two 1 1/2″ thick steaks. Red Wine Marinade 1 cup good … Continue reading →

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Liquor and Steak Together at Last

Posted on 04/29/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe is adapted slightly from our good friend Richards’ secret handbook. The onions are fantastic. Serve this with a good Cabernet and some more bourbon. This makes enough for two thick steaks. To make this an all-Richard meal, serve … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: A Valentine’s Day to Remember

Posted on 02/09/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This meal should make him and her very happy. The appetizer and main course are on the heavier side, but the dessert is lighter. Don’t forget the bubbly. Smoked Salmon Roulade Peppercorn-Crusted Steaks Twice-Cooked Potatoes Balsamic Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Chocolate Champagne … Continue reading →

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Peppercorn-Crusted Steaks

Posted on 02/01/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Use this simple rub on the cut of your choosing. It should be enough to coat four 6-10 ounce steaks or two porterhouses. Peppercorn-Crusted Steaks 1/4 cup whole black peppercorns 1/8 cup sesame seeds 1 tsp white peppercorns salt steaks … Continue reading →

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Philly-Style Flank Steak

Posted on 10/19/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Philly cheese steaks are one of the things that many people feel no one makes properly unless they are from the location it originated from. Much like Buffalo wings or Maryland crab cakes. Then there is the cheese whiz versus … Continue reading →

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Red Meat and Caffeine

Posted on 02/22/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine On Valentine’s Day, I had planned to make this fantastic stuffed beef tenderloin that She Cooks He Cleans shared. But the butcher was only selling whole tenderloins about as long as my arm, and doing the math gave … Continue reading →

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