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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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.

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Cardona's Specials!

Cardona's Specials
Monday 27...........Honey Coconut Shrimp

Tuesday 28..........Stuffed Pork Roast stuffed w/ Gorgonzola

Wednesday 29......Ravioli Abbruzze

Thursday 30...........Salmon Puttanesca

Friday 31................Chicken Asparago

Saturday 1............Veal Saltimboca

Cheese of the week Pecorino Pepato A hard mild cheese from Sicily With black Peppercorn's in it for a nice contrast 11.99lb.

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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.

(C) Chef Robert Cardona, Cardonas Market

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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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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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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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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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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Bistecca Alla Florentine

The weather in Albany has finally started to change for the better....we think, lol. There is no better time than the present to get re-acquainted with your grill! That's right! Step outside and introduce yourself again with some New York strip steak! Here is an easy recipe from chef Rob that is not only simple, but will have your taste buds singing!

Bistecca Alla Florentine

This is a traditional steak recipe. The new york strip is seasoned lightly with salt, pepper and a little lemon. Serve it up with garlic mashed potatoes and you will have a great meal!

• 2 boneless new york strip steaks 1 inch thick
  
• 2 lemons
• 2 TBS olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Pour the juice of the lemon in a shallow baking dish. Cut the other lemon into 8 wedges. Place steaks in dish and coat on both sides. Preheat grill to high. Grill steaks to desired doneness, (about 7-8 minutes per side for medium rare).

Remove from grill and let rest for 2 minutes, then slice across the grain into strips about 1/2 inch thick. Place on a serving platter and drizzle with olive oil and the juice from two of the lemon wedges. Salt and pepper and serve with a lemon wedge.
(c) Chef Robert Cardona
Cardonas Market
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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!
Anthony
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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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