Tag Archives: vegetables

Honey-Mustard Potatoes

Posted on 01/25/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine This side is simple enough for a weeknight meal and tasty enough for a more elaborate dinner as well. I hate baking potatoes because it seems like there’s always something else that needs to go in the oven … Continue reading →

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Roasted Whole Carrots

Posted on 05/06/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a great way to use up some of the many carrots in the refrigerator after a pretty great harvest from the garden. Try to use carrots that are all the same size and length to even the cooking … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Wine and Potatoes

Posted on 02/01/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We’ve been posting fewer new recipes in 2015, which gives us a long overdue chance to revisit some recipes we haven’t made in several years. On a recent Sunday, Greg cut up a whole hen to make coq au vin. … Continue reading →

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Hasselback Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Posted on 12/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It’s sort of like a pizza on a potato… Hasselback Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese 3 medium to large russet potatoes 2-3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp bread crumbs 1/2 cup hard goat cheese or fresh mozzarella 2 … Continue reading →

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Portobello Caps with Kale and Poached Eggs

Posted on 12/29/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This meal was so simple, but so tasty. It’s a great light supper or rich breakfast. Portobello Mushrooms with Kale and Poached Eggs 2 portobello mushrooms half a bunch of kale,torn loosely 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Better than Fish Sticks

Posted on 12/07/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We’re still not ready for a Sunday Supper starring poultry. Here’s a zesty meal with a citrus punch that won’t leave you feeling too heavy. Baked Salmon with a Crumb Crust Fingerling Potatoes with Wilted Kale Poached Pears in Champagne

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Sunday Suppers: Meat and Potatoes Never Get Old

Posted on 11/02/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It sure is brisk outside. Hmm, well maybe it is if you live 1,000 miles north of us, but the calendar says fall. We’re going with it. Braised Leg of Lamb Mashed Turnips and Potatoes with Horseradish Caramelized Apple Turnovers

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Rutabaga and Parsnip Puree

Posted on 10/31/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

With summer vegetables a not-so-distant memory (our jalapenos produce well into October), we’re looking for seasonal produce that ushers in fall. Now if only the thermometer would get the message. Rutabaga and Parsnip Puree 2 cups rutabaga, peeled and cut … Continue reading →

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Getting the Garden Ready for Winter

Posted on 10/27/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This weekend I pulled the last of the jalapenos, green peppers, basil and gasp … green tomatoes. Yes, we had tomatoes grow all the way through the end of October. It has been a weird year. The turnips are doing … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Beer and Apples

Posted on 10/26/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We know a lot of you waste spend time watching football on Sundays. This is an excuse to buy extra beer and make some extra nuts for snacking while you’re at it. Drunken Whole Chicken Kale and Pear Salad with … Continue reading →

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