Posts by Claro's Italian Markets, Inc.
Pastisio
1/3 cup olive oil1 large chopped onion1-28 oz. can tomato saucepepper to taste1 sprig fresh oregano leaves minced or 1 teaspoon dried oregano2-3 sprigs fresh Italian parsley minced 2 pounds Ground Beef or Lamb3-4 cloves garlic minced2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 cup grated Romano cheese Brown beef or lamb in Dutch oven until done… Add onion…
Read MoreOsso Bucco
8 pieces of veal shank; roll lightly in flour seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. Brown in large Dutch oven in 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/2 cube butter. Remove meat and set aside. Chop finely in food processor:2 carrots2 medium onions 2-3 stalks celery2 cloves garlic Lightly saute vegetables in oil and remaining…
Read MoreMeatballs and Sauce for Pasta
1 pound lean ground beef1 pound ground pork3/4 cup bread crumbs2 eggs1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese 2-3 cups olive oil for browning 1/4 cup chopped parsley1 tablespoon minced garlic1 medium onion, dicedsalt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients together well, and shape into meatballs. Make them any size you like. Add olive oil…
Read MoreTrifle Amaretto cake
1 package yellow cake mix or ready-bought pound cake1 large container Cool Whip1-7 ounce package INSTANT vanilla pudding4 Skor or Heath Candy bars, broken up3/4 cup amaretto liquor1 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted Prepare the cake according to package directions. Bake in 9″ x 13″ pan. Allow to cool. Make instant pudding (according to…
Read MoreVeal Cutlets with Marsala and Mushrooms
8 slices veal cutlets (not pounded)1/2 cup olive oil1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced2-3 cloves garlic mincedsalt and pepper to taste 1/2 cube butter1 cup dry marsala wine1 small onion choppedflour for dredging veal In a large frying pan heat butter and oil to medium hot. Dredge veal cutlets in flour. Shake off excess…
Read MoreTiramisu
6 egg yolks1/4 cup sweet marsala wine2 cups warm espresso2-7 ounce packages saviorardi (lady fingers)chocolate curls, toasted almonds…whatever you like to garnish the top! 1 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 pounds mascarpone cheese1 cup Kahlua liquor The tiramisu can be made in any size tray you would like, it does not have to be oven proof,…
Read MoreVeal Cutlets in Lemon Sauce
1 pound Claro’s Italian-style veal cutlets3 tablespoon olive oil3 cups flour, salt and peppered (to dredge cutlets in)3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup fresh lemon juicelemon zest from 1 fresh lemon2 tablespoons minced parsley Dip the veal slices into the seaoned flour mixture. Heat oil and butter in large skillet. Brown meat on both sides. After veal…
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These are not easy cookies to make. They take time and patience. This recipe is from our family’s cousin, Adalena DiTfomasso. She was a great cook and she probably never used a recipe in her life, but she told our mom how to make these cookies. The success of this recipe is in the feel…
Read MoreSherried Chicken
2 frying chickens, cut into pieces1 cube butter1 cup honey3 tablespoons minced garlic3/4 cup DRY sherry2 onions, peeled and slicedsalt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken, single layer, into a roasting pan. Dot with butter, then salt and pepper. Add garlic and onions over all pieces. Cover with foil…
Read MorePumpkin Dump Cake
This recipe can be prepared the night before baking…21/2 cups canned pumpkin6 eggs1 box yellow cake mix1 1/2 cups sugar1 cube butter, softened2 cups milk1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans2 teaspoons cinnamonwhipped cream or Cool Whip Mix all above ingredients together and pour into 9″x13″ cake pan. In a separate bowl “crumble” yellow cake mix…
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