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Month: February 2020

Genovese Le Trofie

February 27, 2020February 28, 2020 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

So here we are again providing you with another video from our il Fustino Olive Oil business days. This happens to be one of my favorite pastas form the Genovese region of Italy.  Hope you enjoy dish as much as I do.  Easy to make and delicious to eat, two of my favorite things. You … Continue reading Genovese Le Trofie

Bon Appetit Lasagna

February 24, 2020 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

We love good cooking shows, one of our favorites is "Bon Appetit in the Test Kitchen." We like to learn about new techniques and different foods and this show never, ever disappoints. With the help of film editing it took Chef Chris Morocco about 30 minutes to make this three page recipe. Unlike other Chefs … Continue reading Bon Appetit Lasagna

Bruschetta

February 22, 2020 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

We thought we would share some of the videos we produced from several years ago. You're going to hear us feature il Fustino Olive Oil, this is because we founded the il Fustino company and these videos helped us sell the products. However, since these videos were made we have sold the company and we … Continue reading Bruschetta

Egg Roll (Deconstructed)

February 21, 2020February 20, 2020 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ 1 Comment

I was reading a post on Reddit about cabbage. Someone was asking what can you do with it besides make coleslaw. Many reditors responded that roasting it is a good way to go. One post suggested making a 'egg roll in a bowl', which got me thinking. I had half of a head of cabbage … Continue reading Egg Roll (Deconstructed)

Boursin Creamed Spinach

February 11, 2020February 10, 2020 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

We wanted to have steak tonight, so we thought what would go well with it. Creamed Spinach is classically served in steak houses all over, so why not. Found this recipe which uses Boursin cheese as a component. Went really well with the steak. Boursin - Garlic and Fine Herbs (5 ounce) Ingredients: FOR THE … Continue reading Boursin Creamed Spinach

White Pesto Pasta

February 10, 2020 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

We had some left-over ricotta from when we made manicotti a while back. I searched the internet for recipes that used ricotta and I found one from Bon Appetit. They used walnuts and raw garlic, which I did not care for so I modified the recipe to use pine nuts instead of the walnuts and … Continue reading White Pesto Pasta

Birthday Ornament!!!

February 9, 2020February 8, 2020 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

It was my birthday a few days ago and I received this beautiful ornament from my best friend Patty. We always say we're not going to exchange gifts but we do it anyway. However, this is the best gift yet because Patty made it and it's exquisitely beautiful and delicate. I can't wait until Christmas … Continue reading Birthday Ornament!!!

Korean-Style Grilled Short Ribs

February 8, 2020February 6, 2020 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

Made these last night along with Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic and Gochujang and Tomatoes. Grilled some scallions along with the ribs. Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds beef short ribs, flanken-style, about 1/2-inch-thick 1/3 cup sake 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup soy sauce 4 scallions, white parts and 2 inches of green parts only, finely chopped … Continue reading Korean-Style Grilled Short Ribs

Nana’s Cookie and Cake Recipes

February 7, 2020February 4, 2020 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

I love my Nana's baked goods. It appears in the featured photo Nana loved coffee, as she splashed it directly in the middle of her recipe. Jim, James and I always know a recipe is good when we run across one that has food all over the printed version. Nana arrived in America not knowing … Continue reading Nana’s Cookie and Cake Recipes

Cake Hacks from State Champion Baker

February 6, 2020February 4, 2020 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

Tried all of these and they really do improve the quality a box cake. Use melted unsalted butter instead of vegetable oil Add an extra egg Use milk instead of water Add a little almond extract to vanilla cake Add coffee to chocolate cake

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