Tag Archives: turkey

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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Happy Gobble Day

Posted on 11/28/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Happy Turkey Day. Hope everyone is sated, drunk and happy. Drunk on life of course. And on happy thoughts of rainbows and moonbeams. And booze most of all.

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Sunday Suppers: Leftover Magic Part #1

Posted on 11/17/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This week and next week’s Sunday Suppers will feature ways to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. Let’s get started with the turkey and ham. Turkey Pasta with Artichokes and Marinated Tomatoes Phyllo Pot Pies Turkey “Shepherd’s” Pie Ham bone Soup Beans … Continue reading →

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Leftover Turkey Pasta

Posted on 12/29/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great use for some of that leftover Christmas turkey. It is also light and fairly healthy, which may be a nice break from all the heavy food available over the holidays. This dish comes together quickly with … Continue reading →

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Grilled Turkey Legs with Orange, Honey and Chipotle

Posted on 05/22/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Memorial Day is less than a week away. For many of you that means firing up the grill to mark the beginning of summer. Summer starts Jan. 20 here and ends Dec. 15, so we grill year round. But we’ll … Continue reading →

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Leftovers have feelings too

Posted on 05/18/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It’s sort of feeling like the week after Thanksgiving around here…. Smoked Turkey Tostadas 2 1/2 cups chopped smoked turkey or grilled chicken 1/2 an onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp olive oil 14.5 ounce can of diced … Continue reading →

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Turkey Tetrazzini

Posted on 11/25/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We’ve had this recipe for so long, we can’t be sure of its origin. We do know this, we’ve cut the butter substantially, which may come as a shock since it still calls for a whole stick. We switched a … Continue reading →

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No lumps gravy

Posted on 11/21/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Many people like to save time and serve a store-brand gravy during Thanksgiving. Although this saves time, it does waste a perfect opportunity to use a couple parts of the turkey most people throw away. Not to mention homemade tastes … Continue reading →

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Carving the beast, a Thanksgiving how to

Posted on 11/20/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a quick rundown of how I carve a bird. If you prefer to cut it at the table as people request it then more power to you. In my opinion it is far less of a mess to … Continue reading →

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Turkey with herb butter and a PSA

Posted on 11/09/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Roasting poultry is one of the best ways to flavor the meat while keeping it juicy. Cooking times vary depending on if the bird is stuffed, brined or what have you. Lately there have been many television and print chefs … Continue reading →

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