Recipes

Braised Black Grapes

Servings: 4 Author: Laura S. Kirkley Here’s a recipe you will hard pressed to find, the grapes should be used as avisual enhancement to desserts such as ice cream or a moist vanilla cake. The grape...

Bread Dip Mixture

Servings: 12 Try this tasty combination for bread dipping or marinating. Ingredients: 4 ounces, il Fustino California Balsamic vinegar 8 ounces, il Fustino Arbequina EVOO 2 Tablespoons, il Fustino...

Butter Braised Broccoli

Servings: 6 Author: Julia Child Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons, butter 1 1/2 quarts, broccoli – cut into medium florets salt and pepper to taste 4 tablespoons, melted butter   DIrections: Preheat...

Cannale

Servings: 54 Author: William Sonoma revisions by Laura S. Kirkley A canelé is a small French pastry with a soft and tender custard center and a dark, thick caramelized crust. Ingredients: 2 cups, ...

Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup

Servings: 6 Kabocha squash looks like a small green pumpkin. It is also called a Japanese pumpkin. The soup is a beautiful golden yellow-orange color. It is thick, smooth, buttery, cream, rich, an...

Roasted Potatoes, Carrots and Onions

Servings: 4 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...

Roasted Ratatouille

Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 each, eggplant – cubed – 1/2 inch 1 head, garlic – broken into cloves 1 large, onion – chopped coarsely 4 medium, zucchini – cubed – 1/2 inch 4 tablespoons, parsley – ch...

Saffron Rice

Servings: 4 Directions: 1 1/2 tablespoons, il Fustino Arbequina EVOO – or equivalent 1/4 cup, onion – diced 1/2 teaspoon, garlic – minced 1 cup, white rice 1 1/2 cups, chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon, ...

Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 whole, bone-in turkey breast (6 to 7 pounds) 2 tablespoons, il Fustino Arbequina EVOO 1 tablespoon, garlic – minced 2 teaspoons, lemon juice – freshly squeezed 2 teaspo...

Holdren's Fried Onion and Jalapenos

Servings: 4Used on top of the steak sandwich at Holdren’s in Santa Barbara. I had to learn how to make them myself Ingredients: 4 medium, yellow onions – rings sliced 1/4′′ thick 6 medium, jalapen...

Japanese Horseradish Dressing

Servings: 2 Author: Modified by Laura S. Kirkley Japanese Horseradish is Wasabi, prepared horseradish may also be used in its place. Great on raw Edamame Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons, sour cream...

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Servings: 4Author: Fukiko Miyazaki Karaage is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. It is a common home-cooked meal, but also served in restaurants. Ingredients: 1 pound, boneless skinless chi...