Orange Burrata Toasts

Claro's Italian Markets, Inc

2 torpedo rolls1 jar Sicilian orange jam1 orange (for the skin)2-8 ounces burrata in water4 ounces chopped pecans or walnutsolive oil spray Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice the torpedo rolls at an angle and place on cookie sheet. Spray lightly with olive oil spray. Place in oven and toast until lightly brown, turning…

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Mushroom and Spinach Braid

Claro's Italian Markets, Inc

1 pound fresh mushrooms (sliced)2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves1 onion, sliced thin1 tablespoon garlic, minced1/4 cup grated romano cheese6 ounces fontina cheese (shredded)2 tablespoons butter or margarinesalt and pepper to taste1 sheet pastry puff dough (12″ x 18″)1 egg (beaten) In saute pan over medium high heat place butter and sliced mushrooms. Cook until…

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Fried Cardune

Claro's Italian Markets, Inc

Cardune its only available around Easter and Christmas time. Our holiday table would not be complete without fried cardune. Grandma Mary’s recipe, these were Mom’s favorite! 1 stalk of cardune2 fresh lemonseggsflourClaro’s seasoned bread crumbssalt and pepperOil for frying Select a stalk of cardune. Clean like you would celery, peeling any extra strings, and cut…

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Eggplant Sandwiches

Claro's Italian Markets, Inc

2 medium eggplants (sliced 1/2™ thick)6 eggs (beaten)4 cups seasoned bread crumbs1/4 cup grated romano cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleysliced provolone cheesethinly sliced mortadella and/or capocollo1-7 ounce jar roasted peppersolive oilsalt and pepper to taste Mix breadcrumbs, cheese, and parsley together. Take two slices of eggplant and make a sandwich with one thin slice of…

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Baked Brie Cheese

Claro's Italian Markets, Inc

1 sheet pastry puff dough (10″ x 15″)14 ounces whole brie round4-6 tablespoons jam (apricot pineapple is great)1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans1 beaten eggnon-stick cooking spray Cut two circles out of your pastry puff dough. One should be the diameter of the brie cheese plus an extra 1/4 inch. The other cut should be the…

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Antipasto Salad

Claro's Italian Markets, Inc

1-2 1/2 pound bag of pre-cut prepackaged salad(they sell many types of lettuce, pick your favorite)1- 6 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts (drained)1- 6 ounce can sliced black olives (drained)1- 6 ounce jar pepperoncini (drained) (whole or sliced, your choice)4 ounces fresh deli cold cuts, sliced then julienned:mortadella, ham. salami, and provolone cheese6 ounces ceci…

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