Tag Archives: vegetarian

Garbanzo Soup

Posted on 09/29/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The slow-cooked beans really bring a fantastic flavor to this simple soup adapted from The Silver Spoon. Creamed Garbanzo Bean Soup 1 cup dried garbanzos soaked in cold water overnight then drained 1 onion, sliced thin 3 cups chicken stock … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: A Vegetarian’s Delight

Posted on 07/06/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

With our garden and the farmers market in full swing, it’s easy to overload on veggies and fruit and leave the meat tucked neatly away in the freezer. Here are some entree-worthy meatless dishes. Stuffed Tomatoes with Corn, Red Pepper … Continue reading →

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Black Bean Salad with Cucumber and Tomato

Posted on 07/05/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great, zesty side for burgers or barbecue. It also works as a main dish over kale or in a nice tossed salad. If you don’t have green tomato, omit it and add a bit more diced red … 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: Summer Favorites

Posted on 07/28/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here are a couple of dishes that take advantage of some of the great summer ingredients. A fresh salad with a twist. A light pasta. and a healthy dessert.

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Orzo-stuffed Peppers with Kale

Posted on 12/31/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Stuffed peppers that are delicious and healthy — We impress even ourselves. Yes, we’re fixated on stuffed peppers. For those who are counting this is our fourth stuffed pepper recipe, not counting these hot little buggers. Orzo Stuffed Peppers with … Continue reading →

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Eggplant with Goat Cheese and Capers

Posted on 11/05/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

What to do when you crave one of your favorite summer recipes in the dead of the fall? Repurpose it of course. This is a great side dish or light main course for two. Stuffed Eggplant with Goat Cheese and … Continue reading →

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Crustless Broccoli Quiche

Posted on 11/02/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine I don’t always grocery shop with a specific dish in mind, but the other Saturday I knew I wanted broccoli quiche and without Greg home knew it would need to be crustless. (His pie crusts are better.) This … Continue reading →

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Super Simple Roasted Pepper Soup for Two

Posted on 10/24/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Soups can take forever to make. Soak the beans. Sweat the potatoes. Chop the vegetables. Break the pasta… This is a quick alternative that’s great as a starter for four or a main course for two. The ratios can easily … Continue reading →

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Black-Eyed Pea Nuts

Posted on 10/09/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This snack was inspired by two things. For starters, we often see recipes for roasted chick peas and never, ever make them. (Forgot to soak the beans again!) Second, the bar at our favorite restaurant in town serves fried black-eye … Continue reading →

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