Recipes

Servings: 2 Ingredients: 2, chicken leg quarters (bone-in thigh and leg connected – We purchased ours at Whole Foods) 1/2 tablespoon, kosher salt 1 tablespoon, il Fustino Mission EVOO 1/2, small y...

Black Kale, Olio Nuovo & Pecorino Frisco Bruschetta

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. Servings: 4 Ingr...

Butter Bean & Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 small, red onion, about 1/2 cup – very finely sliced 1 jar, high-quality tuna (such as Tonnino) – drained and flaked 1 can, butter beans – drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons, il Fusti...

Pommes Persillade

Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 large, potatoes – peeled and cut into 3/8′′ cubes 2 tablespoons, il Fustino Arbequina EVOO 1 teaspoon, il Fustino white Truffle Oil 1 tablespoon, butter 3 cloves, garlic...

Mashed Potatoes with Marscapone and Buttermilk

Yes this is the same stuff used to make Tiramisu. It is not sweet, just creamy and yummy. This really works with mashed potatoes and the buttermilk just adds a hint of sourness. Servings: 4 Ingred...

Sweet Potato-Topped Turkey Pie

For a faster preparation you can make the mashed sweet potato topping up to 2 days ahead and use purchasedrotisserie chicken and chicken stock. Servings: 4 Ingredients: Sweet Potato Topping 2 pou...

Tomato Sauce for Rice

Servings: 4 A classic Southern dish. Wonderful with lima beans and fried chicken or baked ham. This sauce goes over white rice. Ideally accompanied by lima beans. A package of frozen lima beans sho...

Whiskey Marinade for Chicken, Pork or Steak

Sake may also be used in place of whiskey. Ingredients: 1/2 cup, whiskey (any brand) 1/2 cup, brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup, il Fustino Arbequina EVOO 1/2 tablespoon, garlic powder 1/4 cup, soy sauc...

40 Cloves and a Chicken

Ingredients: 8 pieces, chicken (breasts or thighs) 6 tablespoons, il Fustino Arbequina EVOO 10 sprigs, thyme 40 cloves, garlic – peeled salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup, dry white wine 1 cup, chic...

Aioli (Garlic Mayonaise)

Homemade aioli (garlic mayonnaise) is easier than you may think: you simply need to add the oil very slowly at first. Use aioli as a dip for grilled or steamed vegetables, dollop it on simply cooke...

Angel Hair Pasta with Chile, Lemon and Arugula

Author: Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence James and Jody made this quick pasta one night after work and we declared it good enough to publish. Ingredients: 1/2 cup, il Fustino extra-virgin olive oil ...

Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)

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 clo...