Tag Archives: sweet

Blueberry Lemon Scones

Posted on 04/06/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Blueberry Lemon Scones 4 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 T. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp. lemon zest, grated 1 cup + 1 T. unsalted butter, very cold 1 1/2 cups … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Rolls

Posted on 07/28/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are a great way to use some fresh blueberries. Blueberry Rolls Filling 2 cups fresh blueberries 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp cornstarch Dough 2 1/4 cups unbleached white flour 3 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Poached Peaches in White Wine

Posted on 08/26/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a simple way to use peaches that are not quite ripe yet. White Wine Poached Peaches 3-4 small peaches skins removed 2 cups dry white wine 1/4 cup vermouth 4 tbsp brown sugar 1 vanilla bean Combine wine, … Continue reading →

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Fall Fruit Risotto

Posted on 10/03/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Katherine is not a fan of sweet risottos but as a light first course or first dessert they are very good. This was an attempt to blend the sweetness of a fruit risotto with a more savory meat and cheese. … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Pear Coffee Cake

Posted on 09/26/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is chock full of fruit. Apples or pears would work. We used pears because one of Katherine’s coworkers has a pear tree. Have we mentioned how much we like Katherine’s coworkers? Cinnamon Pear Coffee Cake 6 tbsp unsalted butter, … Continue reading →

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Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots and Chicken

Posted on 07/02/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe takes advantage of fresh carrots and a simple pan reduction sauce to elevate roasedt chicken breast. It is fairly healthy as well. Roasted Chicken and Glazed Carrots 2 chicken breasts skinned and deboned 18-20 small whole carrots 1 … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Quick Bread

Posted on 03/05/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

There happened to be some cranberry jelly left from this invention. This meant it was time to come up with a creative way to use it up. Cranberry sauce could be substituted if you don’t want to make the jelly. … Continue reading →

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Roasted Balsamic Sweet Potatoes

Posted on 12/04/2010 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Each year for Thanksgiving I like to try something different with one of the standard staples on the table. Usually it ends up being how and what type of vegetable to prepare. This year I decided to try a new … Continue reading →

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