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Valentine’s Day can be a great opportunity to show your significant other or group of friends how much they mean to you. And often, that can be accomplished through food. 

Bring Valentine’s Day home with these savory and delicious recipe ideas, perfect whether it's just you and your date or a group of friends. From zesty appetizers, hearty dishes and decadent desserts, you’ll be sure to fall in love with these easy yet elegant recipes. 

And, if you’re looking for a fun activity for you and your special someone or group of friends, try out a virtual cooking class. Visit our events calendar and make it a date! 

Let’s get together and cook! 

- Jim 

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No reservations are needed for these recipes!

FOR STARTERS

Start your evening with one of these easy appetizers and enjoy as you create the rest of your meal together.

• Bruschetta di Pomodori 
• Baked Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomatoes 
• Halloumi with Gremolata (pictured above)
• Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms
• Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini
• Porcini Truffle Mini Tarts
• Gruyere Fondue
• Mustard Mini Pig-In-the-Blanket
• Whipped Feta with Honey & Pistachios
• Salmon Crostini

MAKE IT PASTA

If you feel inspired to start with your own pasta dough.

• Fettuccini with Tomato Sauce 
• Spaghetti, Sausage & Spinach (pictured)
• Goat Cheese and Arugula with Pasta
• Bruschetta Shrimp Pasta
• Angel hair with Pancetta and Peas
• French Onion Lasagna Roll-Ups
• Cannelloni
• Lasagna Bolognaise
• Lobster Mac & Cheese
• Shrimp Scampi Linguine

SOME SURF

• Chipotle Shrimp with Corn Cakes
• Grilled Shrimp Saganaki Style (pictured)
• Sweet Chili Shrimp and Vegetables
• Saucy Scallops
• Lobster Bisque
• Honey Glazed Salmon
• Parmesan Crusted Salmon
• Scallop Risotto

SOME TURF

• Beef Burgundy
• Bacon-wrapped Filet with Red Wine Reduction
• Black and Blue Steak Salad
• Steak Dianne
• Chicken Hemingway with Truffled Mushrooms
• Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
• Creamy Tuscan Chicken (pictured)
• Chicken Florentine
• Antipasto Stuffed Chicken
• Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin
• Pork Tenderloin in a Garlic Cream Sauce
• Caprese Pork Chops

JUST GREENS PLEASE

Vegetarian-Inspired Main Dishes

• Vegetable Lasagna
• Mushroom Pasta Stir-Fry
• Herb Crusted Cauliflower Steak 
• Vegetable Paella
• Eggplant Gratin 
• Vegan Stuffed Shells (pictured)
• Mushroom Bourguignon 
• Broccoli and Goat Cheese Pasta 
• Zoodle Caprese
• Basil Eggplant Parmigiana

From the Blog

Curious about what you can expect in a virtual or in-person cooking class? Check out this Q&A feature with a class participant. 

Feature Recipe

Stay warm this time of year with our Featured Recipe: Zuppa Toscana.  Made with Fustini's Tuscan Herb olive oil, Thyme balsamic and Organic Tuscan Spice blend, it has all the comforts of the Italian countryside in winter.

A Gift to Inspire

For Valentine's Day, this year give the experience you can share together.  These gift sets are just the go-to for Italian-inspired cooking at home.  You can check out all the recipes via the QR code on each bottle or pick up a couple of printed recipe cards at the store to include in your gift box.  Happy Cooking!

HERB PANTRY PAIRING
(Garlic olive oil, 18 Year balsamic & Tuscan Spices)

SWEET ITALIAN 4 PACK
(Garlic & Tuscan Herb olive oil,18 Year and Sicilian Lemon balsamic) 

Let’s Get Together and Cook!

Celebrate the joy of cooking right from your home with a Fustini's Virtual Cooking Class. These interactive classes are led by experienced chefs in our community and invite you to discover new dishes and techniques right from your home. The class fee is per household location, so cook along with someone you are comfortable being around or plan to meet your friends virtually via class.

Virtual cooking classes are a great experience gift to give friends and family. We can also help you cook together virtually at a private virtual cooking class. Email denise@fustinis.com for more information.

VIRTUAL CLASSES:

FEB 18 - WINTER IN FRANCE with Chef Laura at 6pm
FEB 19 - BAKING FOR BEGINNERS with Chef Laura 6pm
FEB 24 - PIZZA NIGHT with Chef Christie at 5:30pm
MAR 3 - SNOWY DAY; COZY DINNER with Chef Christie at 5:30pm
MAR 4 - STEAK NIGHT with Chef Laura at 6pm
MAR 5 - TUSCAN SALMON PASTA with Chef Laura  at6pm
MAR 10 - FUNDAY BRUNCH with Chef Christie at 5:30pm
MAR 11 - INSTANT POT CORNED BEEF with Chef Laura at 6pm
MAR 12 - GNOCCHI AT HOME with Chef Laura at 6pm
MAR 17 - SNOWY DAY; COZY DINNER with Chef Christie at 5:30pm
MAR 19 - INSTANT POT CORNED BEEF with Chef Laura at 6pm
MAR 24 - SNOWY DAY; COZY DINNER with Chef Christie at 5:30pm
MAR 25 - STEAK NIGHT with  Chef Laura at 6pm
MAR 26 - GNOCCHI AT HOME with Chef Laura at 6pm
MAR 31 - FUNDAY BRUNCH with Chef Christie at 5:30pm

The Holland location is offering in-person Demonstration and Interactive classes through February. Click HERE for the schedule. In-person class schedules for each location are based on chef availability.

Virtual Olive Oil Tasting--Southern Hemisphere

AVAILABLE NOW! Tastings occur every other Tuesday at 5:30 pm EDT. Taste and discover the amazing flavor and characteristics these oils have to offer. Purchase a tasting kit and call a store to sign up for a date that fits your schedule. For questions, contact your local store or email denise@fustinis.com.

Curious about what you can expect from these experiences? Click here to check out six things to know about these innovative virtual tastings.

Here are just a few events planned in and around our stores in Traverse City, Petoskey, Holland and Ann Arbor:

ANN ARBOR–Store Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5pm; Sat 9-5pm; Sun 11-4pm
For curbside or pick up orders call (734) 213-1110.

Ann Arbor's Farmers' Market is open every Saturday from 8-3pm.

HOLLAND–Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6pm; Sun closed (through April)
For curbside or pick up orders call (616) 392-1111.

PETOSKEY–Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6pm; Sun 11-4pm
For curbside or pick up orders call (231) 758-3575.

In Petoskey, you can also order your Fustini's products through Local Eats. Learn more HERE.

TRAVERSE CITY–Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6pm; Sun 10-5pm
For curbside or pick up orders call (231) 944-1145.

Learn more about these and other upcoming events on our events calendar.