Tag Archives: topping

Rhubarb Compote

Posted on 07/06/2019 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a good way to use up leftover cherries and rhubarb. Rhubarb Compote 6 cups rhubarb chopped into 1/2″ pieces 3 cups cherries halved 2 tbsp grated ginger 1 1/2 cups sugar Mix everything together in a sauce pan … Continue reading →

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Corn Salad with Feta and Candied Bacon

Posted on 08/19/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is another use for candied bacon. Serve this on top of a bed of greens, or on top of a pile of stewed black beans on top of a bed of greens on top of tortilla chips. Or use … Continue reading →

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Fried Sage Leaves

Posted on 07/20/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great snack or starter with a cheese and cold cut plate. They also work great as a topping on salad or pasta. Make sure to use really big fresh leaves, preferably off a plant in your yard. … Continue reading →

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Mulled Wine Cranberry Sauce

Posted on 11/17/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The wine really makes this cranberry sauce a rich, deep color and oh so tasty. Mulled Wine Cranberry Sauce 2 cups red wine zest one orange 2 cinnamon sticks 1/2 nutmeg pod 8-10 white or green peppercorns 2-3 cloves 12 … Continue reading →

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Tzatziki

Posted on 09/15/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is an awesome dip, relish, condiment or funny sounding word. Tzatziki about 3 cups Greek Yogurt 1 cucumber 2 tbsp fresh dill minced 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped fine Olive oil 1 lemon Salt/pepper Peel cucumber and grate fine. … Continue reading →

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