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
Call us anytime to find out what else is cooking!
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Cardona's Market is proud to announce that we have been voted Best of by Metroland readers! Thanks to all that voted and don't forget to stop in and visit us to see why we have been voted Best of! http://www.cardonasmarket.com

Best Meat (Traditional Cuts)

Cardona’s Market

340 Delaware Ave., Albany

The back corner of this exceptional neighborhood market features an old-school butcher operation—with one important new-school feature, all-natural meats. Watch as they cut and beautifully prepare and your meat to order. All the usual beef, pork, chicken, lamb and veal, as well as rabbit and homemade sausages. For a good deal, try one of the combo packages.



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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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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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Yelp loud and proud!

Have you been to yelp.com lately? Yelp is a great little website that allows you to review business' in your area. Check out our reviews on Yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/cardonas-market-albany
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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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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