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Blueberry Pie

Posted on 06/28/2025 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is the best blueberry pie. Depending on the sweetness of fruit reduce or omit lemon juice for creme de mure. Blueberry Lattice Pie Mix berries, sugars, zest, lemon juice, cinnamon, flour and cornstarch in large bowl until flour is … Continue reading →

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Coconut Cinnamon Cookies

Posted on 08/04/2024 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are simple to make. Coconut Cinnamon Cookies Preheat oven to 350 degrees & line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Cream butter with sugars then add egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated. Add baking soda, mix then salt … Continue reading →

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Trail Bars

Posted on 04/16/2023 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Theses are great as a snack or energy bar. Trail Bars Heat oven to 350 degrees and grease 9″ square baking pan. Place nuts on a baking sheet and roast for about ten minutes, then cool and chop into small … Continue reading →

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Banana Nut Bran Muffins

Posted on 01/21/2023 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are adjusted from Nourish & Fete. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all dry ingredients together. Mash bananas to a paste with oil and eggs. Add remaining wet ingredients and mix well. Pour into dry ingredients and mix to … Continue reading →

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Black Walnut Tart

Posted on 03/22/2021 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This tart will work with pecans or regular walnuts as well. Top with whipped cream. Black Walnut Tart Crust 1 cup unbleached flour 1 tbsp brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt 6 tbsp butter cold 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp water … Continue reading →

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Indian Red Beans

Posted on 05/12/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This would be good with red lentils as well. Baked Rajma 1 red onion 4 garlic cloves 1 fresh green chile 1″ piece fresh ginger 2 tbsp coconut oil ¼ tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp sea salt  28 oz can … Continue reading →

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Domino Potatoes

Posted on 04/14/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great dish for a party or fancy meal. Serve them room temperature or reheat right before serving. Domino Potatoes 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided 3 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes (4-6 large) 24 (about) fresh or dried … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Lemon Scones

Posted on 04/06/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Blueberry Lemon Scones 4 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 T. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp. lemon zest, grated 1 cup + 1 T. unsalted butter, very cold 1 1/2 cups … Continue reading →

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Ginger Snaps

Posted on 12/14/2019 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These cookies are nice and moist in the center and crisp outside. And they taste fantastic. Ginger Snaps 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter, melted 1 large egg, room temperature 1/4 cup molasses 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 … Continue reading →

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Semolina Plum Coffee Cake

Posted on 09/11/2019 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great coffee cake that takes advantage of fresh large plums. Semolina Plum Cake 4 plums halved and pitted 1 1/2 cups + 2 tbsp semolina flour 1 cup unbleached white flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 13 … Continue reading →

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