Posts by Claro's Italian Markets, Inc.

12 mini multi-colored bell peppers1 cup vegetable broth2 cups frozen corn2 tablespoons honeysalt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups heavy cream3/4 cup instant polenta2 cups shredded sharp cheddar1 egg, beatenpinch of crushed red chili Cut the peppers in half, leaving the stems on. Remove any seeds or membrane as needed and set aside. To…

1 pound cinese rigati pasta* DRESSING….1 cup fresh baby spinach1 cup sliced celery1 cup water chestnuts (drained)1/4 cup diced red onion1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives (drained)4 ounces crumbled feta cheese DRESSING….1/2 cup olive oil3 tablespoons wine vinegar1 tablespoon dijon mustardsalt and pepper to taste Cook pasta in plenty of boiling water until a/ dente, cooked…

1-12 ounce can or jar tuna in olive oil1 tablespoon chopped capers2 minced anchovy filets1 tablespoon mayonnaise2 teaspoons wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon black pepper2-12 ounce jars Claros fire roasted peppers Pour off extra olive oil from tuna (you may want to drain oil into small container and save it for your next salad, it has wonderful…

1 pound loaf crusty bread cut into 1/2″ slices1-28 ounce can Carmelina chopped tomatoes(drained well and cut into small chunks)2 tablespoons minced garlic1 medium red onion, diced1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup of fresh sweet basil, cut in sliverssalt and pepper to taste1 can canellini beans (drained and rinsed)3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Toast…

30 whole pitted dates30 whole almonds6 ounces white sharp cheddar cheese10 slices of pancetta (sliced medium) Slit open each date on one side. Slip in a whole almond and a small piece of cheese. Cut each slice of pancetta into three strips. Wrap stuffed date with pancetta and place on baking pan with tail ends…

1 cup sugar2 tablespoon flour1 3/4 cup pineapple juice2 beaten eggs1 tablespoon lemon juice3 quarts water2 teaspoon salt 3-8 ounce cans drained mandarin oranges2-20 ounce cans drained pineapple chunks1-20 ounce can crushed pineapple1-13.5 ounce tub Cool Whip topping1 cup mini marshmallows1 cup flaked coconut1-16 ounce package acini di pepe pasta Combine sugar, flour, and salt…

20 spears fresh asparagus spears (medium size)10 slices thinly sliced prosciuttoblack pepper to tastelemon wedges Clean the asparagus by breaking off the cut end where it snaps. If you cut it with a knife, the woody part may remain and they are hard to chew. Wash and set aside. Put on a good size pot…

2 packages of pita bread (plain or whole wheat)2 cups grated romano cheesegarlic salt 3 aeolive oil (spray type works easiest)black pepper Cut pita bread rounds in half, then into wedges. Open wedges and break apart at the fold. Place onto cookie sheet, rough side up. Spray with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic salt, then…

Eggplant Pizza:1 medium eggplant, sliced thinolive oilminced garlicchopped tomatoesdry oreganoblack peppergrated romano cheese1 pound Claro’s fresh pizza dough Garden Pizza:sliced thin sliced Onionsliced fresh bell pepper2 fresh tomatoesminced garlicblack pepperdry oreganograted romano cheese Roll pizza dough in a ball, set on floured surface, cover and allow to proof until dough ball doubles in size. Oil…

2-8 ounce balls fresh mozzarella in water3 fresh ripe red tomatoessalt and pepper to tastefresh sweet basil leaves DRESSING:2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil1/3 cup wine vinegar1 tablespoon dijon mustard1 teaspoon granulated garlic Slice tomatoes and mozzarella into medium thick slices. Place on a tray, alternating,tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves. Dress with olive oil…