Recipes

Black Kale, Olio Nuovo and Pecorino Frisco Bruschetta

Servings: 4 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. Ingr...

Cucumber Balsamic Vinaigrette

Servings: 8This recipe is courtesy of Sam Edelman from the Santa Barbara Farmer’s Market. Ingredients: 1 medium, cucumber – peeled seeded and diced 1/2 cup, il Fustino Aged Balsamic Vinegar 1/3 cu...

Bruschetta

Ingredients: 8 slices, Italian bread (a day or more old is better) – sliced 3/4′′ thick 1 teaspoon, kosher salt 2 Roma tomatoes – seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons, il Fustino garlic olive o...

Bundt Cake

Ingredients: 1 package, Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Cake Mix – 15.25 oz 1 package, Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix – 3.9 oz/110g 4 large, eggs 1 1/4 cups, orange juice or water 1/2 cup, il Fustino Ora...

Buona Tavola's Linguine Alle Vongole Bianche

Author: Antonio VariaThis recipe was created by Antonio Varia, the chef and owner at Buona Tavola Ristoranti in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo Ingredients: 2 pounds, linguine 4 pounds, small Mani...

Basil Pomegranate Dressing

A variation on a theme from the standard Basil Salad Dressing, this one has a light fruity touch. Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon, kosher salt 1 teaspoon, garlic powder 2 teaspoons, basil – dry crushed ...

Creamy Zucchini Basil Soup

Servings: 6 Author: Leslie (The Accidental Chef) Thomas Ingredients: 3 tablespoons, raw cashews – soaked in water at outset 2 pounds, green zucchini – chopped 1 large, Vidalia onion – chopped smal...

Orange Ginger Cake

Servings: 8 Using Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil gives this cake an extra punch of flavor Ingredients: 2/3 cup, fresh orange juice 1/2 cup, honey 1/4 cup, il Fustino Blood Orange olive oil (o...

Pan Con Chocolate

Servings: 6 A simple dessert made unique by the addition of orange olive oil Ingredients: 8 ounces, 64% dark chocolate – coarsely chopped 2/3 cup, heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup, powdered sugar 3 ta...

Jalapeno Mint Pesto

Servings: 2 Author: Leslie Thomas Great spread on crostini with goat cheese. Also try it as a condiment with grilled lamb chops. For a canape, serve on freshly sliced radishes. Ingredients: 2 larg...

Lemon Mimosa Vinaigrette

Servings: 10 Delicious summery dressing made with Lemon Olive Oil and Mimosa (Blood Orange and Champagne) Ingredients: 6 ounces, il Fustino Lemon Olive Oil 6 ounces, il Fustino Mimosa Vinegar Dir...

Oven Roasted Mahi-Mahi

Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 pounds, Mahi Mahi – fillets 1/4 cup, il Fustino Garlic Olive Oil 4 tablespoons, butter salt and pepper Directions: Preheat over to 425 degrees. Blot Mahi Mahi on all si...