Tag Archives: thanksgiving

Oyster Dressing

Posted on 11/26/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is an east coast twist on the southern staple. Sausage and Oyster Cornbread Dressing 1 batch cornbread crumbled 1 loaf sourdough french bread cut into small cubes 14-18 large oysters 2 Italian sausage casing removed 1 large onion diced … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Cheesecake #2

Posted on 11/23/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a steamed version for those of you who like making things more involved. Pumpkin Cheesecake #2 For crust 1 1/2 cups ground ginger snaps 1/4 cup sugar 5 tbsp melted butter For filling 24 oz cream cheese room … Continue reading →

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Apple Mules

Posted on 11/22/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here’s a great seasonal cocktail in case you need a little extra fortification for Thanksgiving dinner. We haven’t tried this in big batches, but if you’re expecting a crowd go ahead and upsize. Or just sneak off to the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin “Carbonara”

Posted on 11/08/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This pasta sauce is really creamy and thick and although it has no eggs it does taste like carbonara. Pumpkin Carbonara 2 1/2 lbs fresh pumpkin diced into 1/2″ cubes 1/2 cup red onion diced fine 3 tbsp garlic minced … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash

Posted on 11/02/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Use smaller acorn squash to turn this into a first course. The amount of feta is a suggestion, more is always allowed. Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash 1 1/2 lbs acorn squash sliced in half seeds and pulp scooped out 1 … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Farro Risotto

Posted on 10/14/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

There are a number of smaller pumpkin varieties in the pacific northwest, the type pictured is roughly 3-5 lbs and about the size of a cannon ball. Any type of pumpkin will work for this, just harvest enough flesh for … Continue reading →

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Rice Stuffing

Posted on 09/12/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a stuffing alternative to bread. Other meats can be browned and added if desired. This will stuff a chicken, double the recipe for a turkey. Rice Stuffing 1 cup brown rice 2 cups chicken stock 1 red onion … Continue reading →

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Turkey Salad Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on 12/02/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a quick lunch or first course that helps use up some leftover turkey. Turkey Salad Stuffed Portobellos 4 large portobello caps cleaned and stems removed 2 cups diced white turkey 2 tbsp capers 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potato Pancakes

Posted on 11/30/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Leftover mashed potatoes usually don’t last long in our house. This year though we had a either a surprising amount of willpower or an extra large batch. We were inspired by this recipe over at Just A Taste. We had … Continue reading →

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Cornbread Dressing Strata

Posted on 11/29/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We always make way too much stuffing and dressing for two people. After a few days and a few open-faced sandwiches, dressing can get a bit tired. Or we can get a bit tired of dressing. Here’s a great way … Continue reading →

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