Lasagna, Salmon and Shrimp...Oh My!!!

Did someone say specials? Cardona's did! Get your specials for tomorrow through Monday the 11th only at Cardonas Market!

Thursday 8...........Cannelloni Lasagna style/Mama Theresa's Baked Tilapia

Friday 9................Stuffed Haddock/Tortellini w/ a Red Clam Sauce Arrabiatta

Saturday 10.......... Baked Salmon w/ fresh lemon and garlic-Pasta Amatriciana

Monday 11.............Shrimp and Spinach Cannelloni-Coconut Shrimp w/ a Sweet Chili Sauce


We are back open on Sundays 9-2

It's soon time to start thinking about the holidays. Cardona's offers custom made "you pick the products" gift baskets. We will also ship it for you as well! Stop in today for details.

Look for these great dish's and much more this week at Cardona's
Call us anytime to find out what else is cooking!
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New Specials! Fresh From the Oven!

* Monday 21........... Stuffed chicken with a Marsala sauce
* Tuesday 22..........Rappani with olive oil and garlic
* Wednesday 23......Meatloaf wrapped in bacon
* Thursday 24...........Five cheese Pasta
* Friday 25................Haddock stuffed with crab meat& shrimp
* Saturday 26...........Fryed Idaho Trout

We are back open on Sundays 9-2

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This week high quality coffee beans such as CFT organic Sumatra, CFT organic Guatemalan, as well as speciality Aztec blend which is a dark roast. These beans plus others to give us a total of 16 high quality beans will all be on sale for short time for only 7.98lb.!

Also on sale our cheese of the week local Hudson Valley Camembert soft cheese. A excellent blend of sheep and cows milk, $5.89 for 4oz.

Look for these great dish's and much more this week at Cardona's
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Cardona's Specials for the week of September 7th

* Monday 07...........We are closed Monday for labor day.
* Tuesday 08..........Maryland crab cakes served with a home made Remoulade sauce
* Wednesday 09......Vodka rigatoni with chicken
* Thursday 06...........Escarole and beans
* Friday 07................Sausage Potatoes and onions
* Saturday 08...........Baked haddock in a lemon butter sauce

We are back open on Sundays 9-2 starting this week

The cheese of the week is a Lively Run farms fresh goat cheese flavored with dill and also rose pepper.
A fresh cheese great with crackers or soft enough to spread.
Also this is a local product and Cardona's continues to bring you more and more fresh local and NY state products.

Look for these great dish's and much more this week at Cardona's
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Times Union Best of 2009!

Times Union Readers voted Cardonas Market #2 in all of Albany for Best Ethnic Market!!!! We at Cardona's Market wish to thank all of the readers out there and Times Union for the votes and your continued patronage! We could not do it with out you!

Remember us for all your Deli and Catering needs!
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Caciocavallo Cheese at Cardonas!

On Sale

11.89lb.

Caciocavallo
is a type of cheese made out of sheep's or cow's milk, originally produced in Sicily, Italy, but now spread all across the Balkans.
The Italian name of the cheese caciocavallo means "Cheese on horseback" and it is sometimes thought that it was originally made from mare's milk, although there appears to be no historical evidence for this. More likely, the name derives from the fact that the curd is left to dry by placing it 'a cavallo', i.e. straddling, upon a horizontal stick or branch.
This cheese is shaped like a tear-drop and is similar in taste to aged provolone, with a hard edible rind.

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Ricotta Gnocchi

Ricotta Gnocchi

-1lb Ricotta Cheese
-2 eggs
-2 cups all purpose flour
-2 tbsp pecorino romano cheese
you will also need: 1 fork, additional flour for dusting, slotted spoon for cooking gnocchi

Method:
-In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs and pecorino cheese. Mix together until combined.
-Add the flour and begin to bring the mixture together.
-As soon as the mix begins to form into a ball, turn the mix out onto a floured cutting board.
-Continue to knead the dough until the mix is soft to the touch and not sticky.
-Form the completed dough into a ball. At this point, you can wrap the dough in plastic and refridgerate for up to a week...or freeze for up to a month.
-Cut the ball into 6 equal parts.
-Roll out the dough long and thin, working your way from the center of the dough outwards.
-Cut into 1/2 inch pieces
-Using the back of a fork, press down on each piece of dough and pull toward you.
-After the desired amounts of gnocchi are completed you are now ready to cook them.
-Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the gnocchi to the water and cook for approx. 5 min. the gnocchi are done when they float to the top.
-Use a slotted spoon to remove the gnocchi from the water and serve with your favorite sauce.

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Also, why not stop in and see us at Cardonas Market. We have all the tastes of the summer season, including Southern Style Watermelon Salad with fresh mint and feta cheese! A treat sure to compliment any meal on your table!

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4th of July Weekend

Got a party to go to this long holiday weekend? Chef Rob has a dish that will allow you to become the toast of your get together!

GRILLED CITRUS-TAMARIND CHICKEN

• 4 chicken breasts, skin removed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

PREPARATION:
Place chicken in a shallow glass dish or resealable plastic bag. Mix remaining ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Pour mixture over chicken, seal and allow to marinate in refrigerator for 3-6 hours.

Remove chicken from dish or bag and reserve marinade. Place marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 10-20 minutes. Preheat grill for medium high heat. Place chicken on grill and cook for 6 minutes per side. Remove from heat and serve with tamarind sauce.
(C) Chef Robert Cardona, Cardonas Market

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Just In Time For Fathers Day!

Fathers day is this weekend and we here at Cardona's Market are happy to help you out with all your grilling needs. Stop by and pick up some choice meats, like Wild Sockeye salmon fillets! The Sockeye is the smallest most delicate of the Alaska Wild salmon family, these wild salmon are sought after for their unique flavor and bright red, extra firm texture. Brought in by small amounts ensuring you the freshest in the area.

Also Did you know Cardona's carry's award winning companies, not only Beef with Naturalwell, but also Poultry in Murrays Chickens. In fact, Murray’s was the first chicken to be certified as ‘Lean’ by the American Heart Association and is still the only chicken to be labeled ‘Lean’ by the USDA. And Naturwell,

All Naturewell Natural Beef is processed through our USDA-inspected, state-of-the-art, National Beef processing plants. The tests, quality checks, and comprehensive processes are just part of the demanding list of criteria that make our approach to offering natural beef unique – in fact, no other natural beef is certified in using this procedure. Swing by today and find the perfect cut for Dear Old Dad!

And don't forget about Cardona's weekly specials! Starting Monday, they are as follows:

M 22ND Chicken escarole w/ fontinella cheese
T maryland crab cakes served w/ roumalad sauce
W Chicken sorrintino with ricotta and roasted peppers
THR penne alfredo with shrimp and chicken
FRI Haddock stuffed w/ crab meat and shrimp
SAT Baked Salmon with lemon butter sauce

Cardona's Market...we have everything you need right here!
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Tis the Season for Steak!

June is officially here! That's right....Our days will certainly be warmer now and we will all be spending our free time in our backyards or anywhere outside. So, lets fire up that grill and get busy with some Grilled Flank Steaks!

GRILLED FLANK STEAKS WITH ONIONS:

The onions are marinated with the steak, giving it a fantastic flavor. Grill the onions until they are brown and soft, then serve on top of the steak.

• 1 1/4 Pounds of flank steak
• 3 Medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Rosemary, crumbled
• 1 tsp Olive oil

PREPARATION:

Combine vinegar, mustard, salt, rosemary, and oil in large, shallow, glass dish. Add steak and onions; turn to coat. Let stand 15 minutes. Grill steak and onions 8 to 12 minutes, turning once and brushing with marinade. Slice steak across the grain. Serve with onions.


And there you have it. A simple and quick way to enjoy your grill and enjoy dinner with your family! From our family to yours.
(c) Chef Robert Cardona
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Cardona's specials for the week of May 18, 2009

• Monday 18.............Mediterranean White Fish
  
• Tuesday 19............Chicken Fancese
  
• Wednesday 20.....Stuffed Pork Roast with Portabella Mushrooms (Back by popular demand!!!!!!!)
  
• Thursday 21..........Chicken and Pasta Alfreado
  
• Friday 22.................Baked Salmon
  
• Saturday 23...........Steak Tips with Peppers Onions

Look for these great dish's and much more this week at Cardona's
Call us anytime to find out what else is cooking!
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New Photos of Cardona's Market

New photo's have been posted of Cardona's Market! Stop in and see us for all your import market needs. Or maybe all your hot dish needs. Cardona's Market has everything you need to put together a great meal for your family. Stop in and try us...we will give you quality you can trust with the friendly, family oriented service you have come to expect from the Cardona Family!
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Daily Specials For Week of May 11, 2009

• Monday 11.............Balsamic Glazed Chicken
  
• Tuesday 12............Veal Peppers
  
• Wednesday 13.....Stuffed Pork Roast
  
• Thursday 14..........Chicken Caccatori
  
• Friday 15.................Baked Haddock In A Lemon Butter Sauce
  
• Saturday 16............Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Look for these great dish's and much more this week at Cardona's
Call us anytime to find what else is cooking!
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Mother's Day Lamb? Of Course!!!!

Mother's day is this weekend, along with the Tulip Fest here in the Capitol District. What better way to surprise Mom than with a lovely Lamb Chop? Now don't let that scare you! Lamb is a very versatile and tasty meat that is easier to prepare than you might think! Here is a tasty little lamb chop that will have Mom asking for more!

APPLE GLAZED LAMB CHOPS:
What makes these easy to prepare lamb chops delicious, is the combination of sweet and savory flavors. Use lamb loin chops because they tend to have a better flavor.

• 8 loin lamb chops, 1-inch thick
• 1/2 cup apple jelly
• 1/4 cup lemon juice concentrate
• 1/4 cup steak sauce
• salt to taste

PREPARATION:
Preheat grill. Combine apple jelly, lemon juice concentrate and steak sauce together. Mix well. Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Place chops on hot grill and sear for 1 minute on each side. Continue grilling for about 6 to 8 minutes per side, brushing liberally with the sauce until done. Let chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
(c) 2009 Chef Robert Cardona
And there you have it! A lovely lamb chop that you can make on your own grill. Go ahead...impress Mom!


Stop in and see us for all your Mothers day needs and don't forget our mothers day sale! 20% of all hand painted dish's and bowls from Italy also Imported Parmigiano cheese on sale 11.99lb! Make this Mothers day a special one! http://www.cardonasmarket.com

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Basil and Tomato Chicken Breasts

Ahhh, spring has sprung finally here in the Capitol District! It was a long winter but we have made it through and are now dreaming of warmer days and cookouts with friends. Got a party to go to? A BBQ maybe? Why not think Chicken first? Chicken is very versatile and allows for a spectrum of different flavors. Why not try our Basil and Tomato Chicken Breasts and wow your friends!

BASIL AND TOMATO CHICKEN BREASTS:

This is a great way to prepare chicken breasts. The combination of tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar gives this dish an Italian inspired flavor.

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 Chicken Breasts, skinless and deboned
• 4-6 Tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 Cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 Cup fresh basil, loosely packed
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper, ground

PREPARATION:
Combine garlic, tomatoes, vinegar, oil, basil, black pepper and salt in a food processor.

In a large, resealable plastic bag, add chicken and marinade. Make sure Chicken is well coated. Seal bag and allow to marinate for 6-8 hours in refrigerator.

Preheat grill

Place chicken on grill and cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes, turning once. Remove chicken from heat and garnish with diced tomatoes and chopped basil.

And there you have it! A dish that will make you shine at all your spring get togethers! Enjoy!
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Cioppino Recipe From Chef Rob

Cioppino

An Italian Fish Stew

-8 oz. cod or haddock skinless cut into pieces

-6 U-13 shrimp peeled and deveined

-8 oz. lump crab meat

-8 oz. fresh calamari cut into rings

-6-8 clams

-8-10 mussels

-6 U-10 scallops

-tbsp butter

-2 tbsp olive oil

-juice of 1 lemon

-tsp anchovy paste

Sauce

-1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes

- 1 12 oz. jar clam juice

-1 med onion diced

-1 tbsp. garlic minced

-4-5 leaves fresh Basil chopped

-1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

-2 tbsp olive oil

-salt and pepper to taste

-2 oz. white wine

-8 oz. water

Method:

-In a small to med sauce pot, add the olive oil over high heat.

-Add the onions and cook until clear, stirring often.

-Add the garlic and deglaze with white wine.

-Add the tomatoes, clam juice and water to the pot.

-Bring to a simmer over med high heat, stirring often, then reduce to low to med and simmer for 30 min.

-add the basil, parsley and salt & pepper.

-Set aside.

-In a braising pot, melt butter with olive oil over med high heat.

-Add cod or haddock pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 min.

-Add clams and mussels. Take one scoop of the sauce and add it the pot. Cook for 2 min.

-Add your calamari and shrimps. Cook for 2 min.

-Add the juice of one lemon and anchovy paste.

-Add the remainder of the sauce and bring to a simmer.

-Add the crab meat and scallops (you can cut the scallops smaller if you want).

-Cook for 5 minutes longer and Cioppino is ready to serve.

-Serve with garlic bread toast and enjoy.

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The Easter Holiday and Party Season are upon us! Think Cardonas Market Frist!

1. Meat Dept. "Fresh Legs of lamb, Hatfield Farm Hams cut to order. Crown pork roasts prepared by our butcher. When you think of our Meat Dept. always think of freshness! We butcher everything fresh in store! Never processed! With Cardonas, you always know that you are getting the freshest cut possible!

2. Cookies, pies, desserts. Fresh Italian cookies 2lb. trays $14.99., 5lb. box of cookies $25.00 A great deal for cookies for the whole family! "Order your Easter Pies today" Ricotta, wheat, meat, grain, pies "Old world recipes just like you remember from Grandma" You can pick up order forms in the store. In addition we will be loading up on all types of cookies, desserts, and traditional holiday Easter items, Chocolate Easter eggs and Pantone cakes both Imported from Italy.

3." Holiday platters" such as Antipasto, deli, Caprese. Cardona's Meatballs and Eggplant Parmigana should be a must on the dinner table as well as are jarred sauce's to take care of any of your pasta dishes.
Around the holidays it is always our time to shine!

Remember, special times call for a special store! Stop at Cardonas and make a holiday meal that even your mother in law will rave about!

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Albany, NY 12209
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Got Lent? Enjoy some Fish

MEDITERRANEAN WHITE FISH Serves a Family of Four

• 4 8-10oz Haddock/Cod or any White Fish
• 4oz butter (melted)
• 1oz lemon juice
• 2oz white wine
• 28oz can of San Marzano whole, peeled tomatoes
• ¼ cup dried onions
• Tsp garlic
• Tsp capers
• ½ cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
• ½ lb of Feta Cheese
• Tsp parsley
• Tsp basil
• Tsp olive oil
• 1oz white wine
• Tsp pepper



METHOD:
Spray an 8x10 bakery pan w/non stick spray. Lay pieces of fish in the pan (skin side down if using Haddock).

Melt together butter, white wine and lemon juice and pour over top of fish.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for approx 25 min. Fish should be flakey when done.

While fish is cooking, heat a med/lrg pan over high heat and pour aprox 1-2 tsp of olive oil in pan.

Add onions and sauté until are clear. Add capers and garlic, sauté for another minute, and then add white wine to de-glaze.

In a separate bowl, pour can of tomatoes and use your hands to crush them. Once done, add them to pan of onions and garlic.

Bring to a simmer and cook over low heat for 5 min.

Add olives, parsley and basil (fresh chopped if possible) and the black pepper.

After fish is cooked, remove from oven and pour the pan sauce over the top of the fish.

Finish with crumbled Feta on top

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Shooting Our Commercial Today!

Hey all! We are proud to announce that we are shooting our new commercial today! I will be Twittering our progress throughout the shoot, so check in from time to time and see the progress we are making! As always, we welcome feedback!

Have a great Tuesday out there and stop in and see us for all of your deli and catering needs!
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