Recipes

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 Salad Dressing

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon, salt 1 teaspoon, garlic powder 2 teaspoons, basil, dry crushed 1/8 cup, extra virgin olive oil 1/8 cup, peanut oil 3 tablespoons, red wine vinegar Directions: 1. Blend ...

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 ...

Country Pate

Servings: 12 This is one of the best pate’ we have ever tasted. While the instructions are complex, it is well-worth the time and trouble. Classic pate’ is served at room temperature along with pic...

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...

Croque Monsieur

Servings: 2 A French cheese sandwich served in French cafes and bars as a quick snack. Probably the best cheese sandwich you will ever have. Serve with a light green salad. This is a very rich dish...

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...

Vanilla Pudding

Servings: 4 Author: Laura S. KirkleyIngredients:  2 tablespoons, cornstarch 1/4 cup, sugar 1/2 teaspoon, salt 1 medium, egg 2 cups, milk 1 tablespoon, butter 1 teaspoon, vanilla Directions: In a...

Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

Servings: 4 The classic blend of sweet and savory Ingredients: 1 cup, il Fustino Arbequina extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup, il Fustino white balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons, honey 2 cloves, garlic –...

Italian Braised Pork Chops

Servings: 4Delicious, flavorful and fork-tender, these chops are best served over polenta. Ingredients: 4 large, Boneless pork chops 1/2 cup, all-purpose flour kosher salt – to taste fresh ground ...