Recipes

Fusion Pasta

This is a fusion of Spanish and Italian flavors. Common to both are the capers and olives. The corn is unique to Mexican cooking, but it blends well with the pasta. The pine nuts and the corn add a...

Garlicky Braised Brussel Sprouts

Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound, Fresh Brussel Sprouts – halved lengthwise 6 cloves, Garlic – finely chopped 2 tablespoons, Butter 1 tablespoon, il Fustino extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup, vegetab...

Grilled Cheese Curds and Bacon Sandwiches

Servings: 4 Author: Chef James R. Kirkley, IV Ingredients: 1/2 cube, beef bouillon 1/4 cup, mayonnaise 2 teaspoons, Siracha salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon, il Fustino Mission EVOO 1 m...

Turkey Breast Poached in Olive Oil

Servings: 6 Author: Chef James R. Kirkley, IV Ingredients: 1, turkey breast (4 to 6 pounds) 2 cups, il Fustino Mission EVOO salt and pepper to taste 8 medium, carrots (optional) – peeled and cut i...

Tuscan Sausage and Bean Soup

Servings: 6Author: Laura S. Kirkley This is our Super Bowl soup, we have been making it since 1985. Ingredients: 1 pound, italian sausage – skined and cut into 1-inch slices 1 tablespoon, il Fusti...

Vegetarian Pasta

Servings: 4Author: Jody Kirkley The eggplant takes the place of meat in this recipe. Try it, you’ll like it. Ingredients: 1 pound, angel hair nests 1 medium, eggplant – peeled and diced into 1/2 ...

Warm Spicy Olives

Servings: 4 Author: Laura S. Kirkley Ingredients: 2 cups, olives (8 to 10 ounces) – Nicoise, Kalamata, Arbequina, or a blend 1/2 cup, il Fustino Mission EVOO 1/4 cup, il Fustino White Balsamic Vin...

Wine Merchant Steak

Servings: 4 Ingredients: 4 9oz., New York strip or sirloin tip steaks about 3/4′′ thick – trimmed 3/4 teaspoon, salt 1/2 teaspoon, black pepper – freshly ground 2 tablespoons, il Fustino extra vir...

White Bean Dip

Servings: 6 Author: Jim Kirkley Easy appetizer. If calorie or gluten conscious vegetables may be substituted. Ingredients: 1 can, northern white beans – (15-ounce) drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons...

Olive Oil Shortbread Cookies

Servings: 2 dozen cookies Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups, all-purpose flour 1/2 cup, powdered sugar 2 tbsp, turbinado sugar plus more for sprinkling 1/2 tsp, kosher salt 1/2 cup, il Fustino Arbosano EVOO...

Cheesy Bean Bake

Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup, il Fustino Arbequina EVOO 3 cloves, garlic – thinly sliced 3 tbsp, tomato paste 2, 15 ounce, cans of Butter Beans – drained 1/2 cup, boiling water salt and pepper...

Balsamic Fruit Marinade

Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 tbsp, il Fustino Peach White Balsamic 1/2 tsp, il Fustino Arbequina EVOO 2 tsp. finely grated freshly ginger Pinch ground nutmeg ...