PRINT Author: Jody Kirkley This is a family favorite and an easy-to-do one-pot sauce. Alway serve with a high-quality parmesan cheese, freshly grated of course. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 pound, Bel Campo sausage 1/2 cup, milk 1/4 cup, il Fustino tuscan Blend EVOO 1 medium, onion – diced fine 4 carrots – peeled and diced…
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Black Kale, Olio Nuovo and Pecorino Frisco Bruschetta
Basil Pesto
PRINT Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 2 cups, packed, fresh basil leaves – stems removed 4 cloves, garlic – peeled 1/2 cup, pine nuts – toasted 2/3 cup, il Fustino Arbequina EVOO – divided salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/2 cup, Pecorino cheese – freshly ground METHOD Toast pine nuts in frying pan until golden…
Read MoreBaked Eggplant with Eggs
PRINT Author: Perusing Waverly with modifications by Jody Kirkley This is the ultimate comfort food — not elaborate, but carefully prepared and perhaps reminiscent of a simple dish from childhood. It makes a satisfying one-dish dinner. Serve with a light green salad. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons, il Fustino Organic Tuscan Blend EVOO 1 medium,…
Read MoreBaked Asparagus
PRINT Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 pound, asparagus – washed and trimmed 3 garlic cloves – finely chopped 3 tablespoons, il Fustino extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons, water METHOD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees In a ceramic baking dish, place asparagus. Pour olive oil over. Sprinkle with chopped garlic, salt and pepper Toss asparagus…
Read MoreBagna Cauda
PRINT Author: Jody Kirkley Literally translated from Piedmontese dialect, means “warm sauce”. Bagna cauda must be placed on warmers, as it must simmer constantly. Think of it as “Italian Fondue”. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 4 cloves, garlic – crushed 1 1/2 ounces, butter – melted 4 ounces, salted anchovies freshly ground black pepper 1 cup, extra…
Read MoreAvgolemono (Greek Chicken and Lemon Soup)
PRINT Author: Laura Kirkley Serve with Pepper Grinder at table. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 4 cans (14.5 oz.), chicken broth 2 cans (14.5 oz.), vegetable broth ground black pepper – to taste 1/2 teaspoon, oregano 3 tablespoons, il Fustino olive oil 2 large, eggs – separated 2 medium, lemons – juiced 1 cup, orzo (uncooked) sea…
Read MoreAsparagus with Toasted Sesame Oil
PRINT Author: Paulette Lambert Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS 2 pounds, fresh asparagus – trimmed 2 tablespoons, white wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons, shallot – minced 1 teaspoon, dijon mustard sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon, water 2 tablespoons, il Fustino Toasted Sesame Oil 2 tablespoons, walnuts – chopped METHOD Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange…
Read MoreArroz Con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)
PRINT Author: Jody Rice with Chicken Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 8 chicken thighs 3 tablespoons, olive oil 2 cups, rice 1 onion – chopped 5 stalks, celery – chopped 2 jalapeno chile peppers – chopped 1 anaheim chili pepper – chopped 6 garlic cloves – chopped fine 1/3 cup, cilantro – chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons, salt…
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