Posts by Claro's Italian Markets, Inc.

4-15 ounce cans canellini beans1 diced red onion1 diced green bell pepper1 diced red bell pepper1/4 cup minced Italian parsley DRESSING….1 cup olive oil1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon granulated garlicpinch of oreganosalt and pepper to taste Open cans of canellini beans and pour into colander. Rinse well with cold water.Pour rinsed beans into serving…

1 ripe tomato, coarsely diced2 tablespoons capers1 red onion, sliced1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives1/4 cup fresh parsley, Chopped2 hard boiled eggs1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegarpinch of oreganopinch granulated garlicsalt and pepper to taste1 pound new red skin potatoes6 small Persian cucumbers, coarsely sliced Boil potatoes until tender, about 20-30 minutes.…

4 large portobello mushrooms1-7 ounce jar roasted peppers1 medium red onion, sliced in thick ringsItalian parsley, a few sprigs choppedolive oil for brushing Dressing:(whisk together and set aside)1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar(I use white balsamic ifavailable)salt and pepper to taste Prepare mushrooms by removing the stems and gills from the underside. The gills…

4 cucumbers (10 if Persian-style)1 red onion, sliced thin2 fresh tomatoes8 ounces crumbled feta cheese1/2 pint pitted Kalamata olivesfresh chopped parsleySalt and pepper to taste DRESSING:1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegarpinch of greek oregano1 teaspoon granulated garlic Persian cucumbers are about 5-6 inches long and areabout 1″ in diameter, much smaller than regularcucumbers.…

1 pound capellini or angel hair pasta5 roasted red tomatoes1/3 cup sliced green olives1 medium red onion, sliced thinFresh sweet basil leaves DRESSING:1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar1 teaspoon granulated garlicsalt and pepper to taste Prepare pasta, cooking in plenty of boiling water until cooked al dente. Drain intocolander over sink rinsing with…

8 cups shredded cabbage3 cups diced apples1/2 cup Craisins (dried sweetened cranberries)2 cups diced celery1 cup pecan pieces1 cup crumpled blue cheese3/4 cup chopped parsley Dressing…3/4 cup apple cider vinegar3/4 cup butter milk1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup olive oil Whisk the dressing together and set aside. In a large bowlmix all other ingredients together and toss…

1-4 ounce jar basil pesto or frozen basil pesto8-12 ounces Danish or Swedish fontina cheese(cut in strips as needed)1-12 ounce bag mini-multicolored bell peppers Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash peppers and cut lengthwise in half (do not remove the stem). Place on a cookie sheet single layer with the cut side up. Spoon a…

1 pound Claro’s sausage (casings removed)2 potatoes, diced3 celery stalks, sliced1 medium onion, diced1-15 ounce can canellini beans, drained and rinsed ae1 tablespoon vegetable stock powder or vegetable boullion cubes8 ounces or more mixed chopped greens(radicchio, escarole, endive, kale, etc)1 pound loaf of Italian bread (diced into 1” cubes)granulated garlic1-28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes2…

The South African company, Peppadew International, markets a range of Peppadew pepper products under the Peppadew brand. Their secret recipe for preserving this versatile fruit delivers a perfectly balanced sweet and spicy taste and trademark crispy texture which together have created a culinary adventure around the world. Mary Linda was introduced to these special little…

3 pound bag of fresh pizza dough(makes 12-15 panzerotti)2-3 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut in pieces8 ounces sopressata salami, sliced thinricotta forte** (optional, but great to use)salt and pepper to taste Our cousins,olive oil or canola oil for frying Cut pizza dough into 12-15 pieces, form into balls and place on floured…