Tag Archives: stew

Octopus in Red Wine

Posted on 02/21/2021 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This works well with both a larger single 2 lb octopus or 10-12 small baby octopus. Cook the babies whole or cut the large one into 1/4″ pieces. To clean remove beak and eyes and pull out stuff inside main … Continue reading →

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Indian Red Beans

Posted on 05/12/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This would be good with red lentils as well. Baked Rajma 1 red onion 4 garlic cloves 1 fresh green chile 1″ piece fresh ginger 2 tbsp coconut oil ¼ tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp sea salt  28 oz can … Continue reading →

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Seafood Stew

Posted on 03/28/2019 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This soup can use an assortment of whatever seafood is available, just make sure to have some shellfish and some fillets. Seafood Stew 1 lb scallops 1/2 lb cleaned crab meat 1 lb red snapper fillets 3 ribs celery diced … Continue reading →

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Duck Gumbo

Posted on 05/22/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Use wild duck for this if possible. If using farm raised then do not use any butter in the roux and measure the amount of fat to 1/2 cup after browning the breast meat in a small amount of bacon … Continue reading →

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Lentils and Arobrio Rice

Posted on 12/05/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe is adapted from Lidia Bastianich’s Lidia Cooks From the Heart of Italy. If a more soupy consistency is desired up the stock to 11 cups. Chop the vegetables very very small for the best flavor. Lentils and Rice … Continue reading →

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Potato Kale and Breakfast Sausage Soup

Posted on 10/24/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Thio This is a light simple soup that has a ton of flavor thanks to the kale and breakfast sausage. I used a mild turkey sausage to make it healthier, but pork would work so well. Do not use a … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Bean Soup with Turnip Greens

Posted on 10/08/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a really hearty bean soup perfect for a cold winter day. Cranberry Bean and Turnip Green Soup 1 lb cranberry beans washed and soaked in cold water overnight 1 ham hock 2 cups chopped mushrooms 2 celery ribs … Continue reading →

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Stewed Anasazi Beans

Posted on 06/18/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Anasazi beans are named after the Native American people who cultivated them. They are meaty, hearty beans that are perfect for stewing and long cooking. They mash into a creamy  smooth paste and are great in chili or slow cooked … Continue reading →

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Red Lentil and Sausage Curry

Posted on 05/14/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a quick dish that can be served on top of rice, grains or greens as shown above. Red Lentil and Sausage Curry 1 1/2 cups red lentils 2 spicy sausage cut from the casings 1 1/2 cups beef … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooked Beef

Posted on 01/31/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great way to turn a cheap beef roast into a tender juicy diner. This does take a while to cook, but it is a slow cook so you can find other things to do in the meantime. … Continue reading →

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