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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Cardona's Market is proud to carry local dipping sauce. Swing in and try some today!

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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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We at Cardona's are asking you to Yelp loud and proud if you have been to our store and liked what you saw! Show your community spirit and Yelp all of Albany! To those of you who have reviewed, we thank you and pledge our continued effort to offer nothing but the best customer service to you and your family!
Cardona's Market....Sauces so good you could fool Grandma!
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This Week At Cardona's Market

Valentines day is just around the corner, literally. Let Cardona's help you cook a special dinner for your Valentine! Come on in and get everything you need to make the night special, but don't forget dessert! The friendly staff will be happy to help you pick out the perfect selections to make your valentine melt.

Chef Rob will be on channel 13 again this coming Sunday morning, the 15th. Tune in to see what Rob is cooking up next. It is sure to please!

Cardona's is happy to announce that we made the Business review last Friday! http://albany.bizjournals.com/albany/stories/2009/02/09/focus1.html Pick up a copy and read up. Oh, did I mention that there is a great photo of Anthony in there? Read the article and let us know what you think!

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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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Up coming news and events

Hey all! Just posting a quick rundown on our upcoming news and events! -We are putting out are new Marinara sauce called private stock black label marinara. made with the best ingredients fresh herbs,wine,extra virgin olive oil, certified San Marzano tomatoes. A very high end sauce jarred on site. -The super bowl is around the corner and we can provide all the fixings and platters that are needed for anyone's party. -Chef Robert will be on news channel 13 Sunday morning the 25th. Stay tuned to see what's cooking! As always, Cardona's Market is happy to help with all your fresh ingredients and catering needs! http://www.cardonasmarket.com

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Launch of our new site!

Cardona's Market is proud to announce the launch of our new web site. Stop by and check it out. You can keep up to date on all our news and upcoming events, as well as learning a bit about our store and our family.

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Come Join Us on Facebook!

Cardona's Market is proud to announce the launch of our new Facebook Group. Come join us and check out all our commercials and photo's. The page will be updated often, so be sure to stop in from time to time.

Have a wonderful day and remember.....the meatballs are ALWAYS fresh!
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Have You Been to Cardona's Lately?

Conveniently located at 340 Delaware Avenue, in Albany, NY, Cardona's Market offers a complete selection of italian imports, homemade foods, top quality deli meats, fruits, vegetables, cheeses and specialty items.

Stop in today to see what we have to offer!

Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 8:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Closed on Sundays during the months of July and August.

**Our new site will be launching this week, but in the mean time, visit us at http://www.cardonasmarket.com

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