PRINT Author: James R. Kirkley, III Delicious and simple this soup can be made in minutes and can be a meal in itself. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 2 cans, garbanzo beans 4 cups, chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 2″ sprig, fresh rosemary 1 clove, garlic – whole 1/2 teaspoon, red chili flakes 3 tablespoons, il…
Read MoreRoasted Potatoes, Carrots and Onions
PRINT Good fresh olive oil adds a special character to this simple dish. Use Olio Nuovo if you can get it. Serve with roast meats, such as beef or pork. Goes especially well with a pot roast. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 6 russet potatoes, unpeeled – washed and cut into 6 – 8 pieces each 12…
Read MoreRoasted Garlic Toasts with Olio Nuovo
PRINT Although you can use regular extra-virgin olive oil in this recipe, olio nuovo (new oil) works better. It’s pungent enough to stand up to the roasted garlic’s strong flavor Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 2 heads, garlic 2 teaspoons, extra-virgin olive oil – divided Kosher salt and pepper 1 loaf ciabatta – sliced 1/4 in. thick…
Read MorePinzimonio (Raw Italian Vegetable Antipasto)
PRINT This is more of a suggestion than a recipe; Pinzimonio is one of the best ways to assess and appreciate the virtues of the ultimate EVOO, the young and spicy Olio Nuovo. The dish is basically a array of raw vegetables — baby fennel, celery, red bell peppers, scallions, artichokes, fresh green beans, radishes,…
Read MorePappardelle Aglio e Olio Nuovo
PRINT Author: Laura S. Kirkley Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 package, Pappardelle Nests 6 tablespoons, il Fustino,Olio Nuovo – divided 1 teaspoon, kosher salt 12 cloves, garlic – chopped 1/4 teaspoon, red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons, fresh Italian parsley – chopped il Fustino, Olio Nuovo (for additional dressing) Truffle salt Parmesan cheese (optional) – freshly grated…
Read MoreKale, Burrata and Olio Nuovo Bruschetta
Author: Chef James R. Kirkley, IV What makes this appetizer so great is the complementary textures: creamy, salty burrata with curly kale that has been freshly sautéed in a little bit of olive oil, and the crunch of the toasted, garlic-rubbed bread. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 baguette, rustic baguette – sliced diagonally to form long…
Read MoreButter Beans with Red Onion
PRINT Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 15 1/2 ounce can 1, butter beans – drained 1/2 red onion – diced fine 1/2 cup, il Fustino Olio Nuovo olive oil or your favorite olive oil salt and pepper – to taste METHOD Combine all ingredients and allow to set for one hour before serving. The beans can be…
Read MoreBlack Kale, Olio Nuovo and Pecorino Frisco Bruschetta
PRINT This member of the kale family goes by myriad names including Tuscan kale, Tuscan cabbage, and Cavolo Nero. Cavolo nero is prized in soups such as the traditional Tuscan ribollita. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon, il Fustino Garlic Olive Oil 6 tablespoons, olio nuovo – plus 4 tablespoons 2 bunches, cavolo nero (or kale)…
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