Tag Archives: tapas

Potato Dippers

Posted on 01/11/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great first course or snack. It also works well for a party or tapas night. Any small potato will work, like new or fingerling, the blue potatoes just look cool. Use full fat or fat free plain … Continue reading →

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Have a Happy New Year

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

We’ll be taking it easy on New Year’s Eve, probably having a bottle of sparkling wine at home. While we’ll be drinking it straight, or maybe with a drizzle of limoncello here are our favorite ways to mix it up … Continue reading →

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Roman Summer Salad

Posted on 09/03/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great first course or addition to a tapas night. Make sure to use really fresh tomatoes. Roman Tomato Salad 1/2 cup Kalamata olives halved and sliced 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp capers 1 anchovy diced fine … Continue reading →

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Roasted pepper “bruschetta”

Posted on 07/29/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is so simple, but so delicious. Roast a red pepper and a few cloves of garlic in the oven at 365 degrees. Peel and discard any skin. Mash together. Spread on toast slathered with good olive oil. Top with … 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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Tapas for Two

Posted on 07/24/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

I love the flavor of anchovies and capers, something this spread uses in spades. My wife, who also likes their flavor, felt that I may have gone overboard with the anchovies. For those of you who prefer a slightly lighter … Continue reading →

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