Party Flavors
Last week we enjoyed a great turnout at our cookbook launch parties, raising over $1,000 for local charities! Thanks to all of you who participated! Here's a look at each store's festivities and  the recipes that were sampled from " In the Kitchen with Fustini's."
Fustini's of Petoskey served the Roasted Butternut Squash and Ancho Chile Bisque (pg. 26) . It was a big hit! They also served Baby Yukon Gold Potato Salad with Crispy Pancetta (pg. 74 ), and Italian Green Beans with Garlic (pg. 97 ). The Traverse City store made Potato and Herb Pizza with Truffle (pg. 9). The Salsa with Spicy Pita Chips (pg. 5) recipe was also very popular! Persian Lime-Pistachio Pound Cake with Blueberry Compote (pg. 118) is a quick, simple recipe! Roasted Pears with Cinnamon Pear Balsamic (pg. 111) is high yield, delicious and easy. Black Bean, Corn and Tomato Salad (pg. 40) was also very flavorful. Fustini's Holland location worked with the chef at Alpen Rose to make their food. The Roasted Red Pepper and Asparagus Crostini (pg. 14), a colorful dish, makes a wonderful appetizer for holiday parties. Everyone loved the Dried Cherry Pasta Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette (pg. 84)! It's an easy "dump & stir" recipe that has many levels of flavor and texture. A light and bright custard to finish a big meal, Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta with Citrus Trio (pg. 117) is simple to make and doesn't leave you feeling too full.
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