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Winter Caprese Salad

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  • 2 Large Tangerines or blood oranges, peeled and cut into 4 slices
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cored and cut into 4 slices
  • Fresh mozzarella, torn
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Balsamic glaze
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Chopped fresh chives or basil

Directions

On a large plate, arrange tangerines/blood oranges and tomatoes with mozzarella.

Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle lightly with Balsamic glaze and generously with oil.

Sprinkle with chopped chives or basil and serve.

This recipe is featured in our Amalfi Coast Comfort Food Cooking Class. View upcoming classes here.

Recipe: Joyce Conway

Photo: Cindy Ramsey

The Winter Caprese Salad is a delightful variation of the classic Italian Caprese, uniquely tailored to capture the essence of the Amalfi Coast even during the colder months. This seasonal twist features ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and vibrant basil, but it adds a wintery touch with additions like citrus fruit and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. The Amalfi Coast, renowned for its fresh produce and culinary finesse, inspires this adaptation by embracing the flavors of the season while staying true to the Mediterranean tradition. Each crisp bite of the Winter Caprese Salad transports you to the coastal paradise, where the charm of the Amalfi Coast is encapsulated in the combination of sun-kissed ingredients, offering a taste of winter infused with the coastal spirit.

Easy Gnocchi Sorrentino – Carfagna Style

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  • 16 ounces Carfagna’s Homemade Gnocchi
  • ¾ cup Carfagna’s Vodka Sauce or Homemade Vodka Sauce { recipe to follow)
  • 1 cup homemade mozzarella Ciliegine (small balls)
  • ¼ cup basil chiffonade, plus a few small sprigs for garnish
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish

Directions

Preheat the convection oven to 425 degrees.

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt.

Add the frozen gnocchi and cook until the gnocchi rises to the surface of the water. Remove the individual pieces as they rise to the top, using a spider or strainer and place in a medium sized bowl.

Add the sauce and stir to combine. Stir in the basil chiffonade and ¾ of the mozzarella cubes.

Place in a greased baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella cubes. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes until bubbly and the mozzarella begins to brown.

Remove from the oven and top with the remaining basil leaves. Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over the top and serve.

This recipe is featured in our Amalfi Coast Comfort Food Cooking Class. View upcoming classes here.

Recipe: Joyce Conway

Photo: Cindy Ramsey

Gnocchi Sorrentino is a delightful Italian dish that perfectly captures the flavors of the Amalfi Coast. This savory creation features pillowy potato gnocchi, typically handmade, paired with a rich tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil. The dish pays homage to the region’s abundant produce and the Mediterranean’s culinary traditions. The Amalfi Coast, with its stunning coastal landscapes and charming cliffside villages, is renowned for its vibrant and fresh ingredients, and Gnocchi Sorrentino is a testament to the region’s culinary excellence. Each bite of this dish is like a journey along the picturesque coastline, where the harmony of flavors mirrors the beauty of the Amalfi Coast itself.

Capri Style Chicken Cacciatore

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless large chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ large onion, diced
  • 1 small bell pepper, large dice
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 ½ (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup olives, mixed, pitted
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, add the chicken (seasoned with salt and pepper) and saute until very browned before removing from the pan and setting aside.

In the same pan, add onion, peppers and mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

Add the broth and deglaze the pan by scraping the brown bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon while the broth sizzles.

Add the tomatoes, herbs, chicken and olives. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes, until meat registers 165 degrees on a meat thermometer. Season with salt and pepper.

This recipe is featured in our Amalfi Coast Comfort Food Cooking Class. View upcoming classes here.

Recipe: Joyce Conway

Photo: Cindy Ramsey

Capri Style Chicken Cacciatore is a delectable dish that captures the essence of the Amalfi Coast’s culinary heritage. This flavorful creation combines tender chicken cooked in a rustic tomato-based sauce with olives, capers, and aromatic herbs. The dish is a tribute to the vibrant and fresh ingredients that characterize the coastal region, where the azure waters meet the rocky cliffs. The Amalfi Coast, known for its picturesque landscapes and gastronomic treasures, infuses its distinct flavors into the Capri Style Chicken Cacciatore. With every bite, one can savor the Mediterranean influence and the harmonious blend of ingredients that evoke the sun-soaked charm of this captivating coastline. It’s a culinary journey that mirrors the allure and richness of the Amalfi Coast’s culinary traditions.

Carfagna’s Famous Christmas Prime Rib Roast

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When we think of Christmas week at Carfagna’s, we think of the long lines of customers patiently waiting to pick up their professionally trimmed and tied Prime Rib Roasts. It’s a tradition unlike any other. Wake up, grab some coffee for the road, and set out for an afternoon at Carfagna’s Market. Lined up along the store front waiting for 10:00am to strike and the doors to open. Some customers like to make a bee line straight to the ticket counter, and some enjoy the ease of the day spent browsing at our selection of specialty meats, foods and Italian delicacies. One things for sure, about every other customer coming through the door is there to grab one of our Prime Rib Roasts. Trimmed and tied to perfection, our Christmas dinner wouldn’t be the same without this delicious roast. So come see us again this Christmas and don’t forget to see Raj in the wine department so he can pair the perfect wine with your Holiday Feast!

If you’re wondering how we like to prepare a Prime Rib Roast, here’s our recipe for both Bone-In and Boneless Roasts:

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Tuscan White Bean Soup

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This recipe is a family recipe. This is a staple my father makes during the cold months. It’s delicious any time of year, but it’s hearty and warms the soul. An Italian tradition from the hills of Tuscany. Cannellini beans, or white kidney beans, are at the forefront of this dish. My father always preferred Swiss chard to other similar leafy greens, and I tend to stick with it as well. Not only is it delicious and healthy, but the firm leaves don’t break down in the soup, and the bright red stems add a beautiful splash of color.  I’ve used kale, spinach, and baby bok choy (which I used with Swiss chard for the above picture), all are great for this dish. Use good Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as it’s used also as a garnish in this dish and good olive oil compliments the soup oh so well. It’s a simple recipe and one you’ll crave every time the temperature outside drops.

For this recipe, which will give you 6-8 servings, you’ll need the following:

  • 5 (15 oz) cans of cannellini beans or white kidney beans
  • 1 (15 oz) can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 med onion
  • 4-6 cloves of garlic
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 bunch of Swiss Chard/Kale/Spinach/Baby Bok Choy
  • chicken base (sub vegetable base for vegetarian)
  • salt
  • Black pepper
  • crushed red pepper

First prep your veggies:

Dice your onion

chop your garlic

Rinse your leafy greens, pat dry and rough chop them into large pieces. They’ll cook down but I like having the large leafs in the soup. If you’re using swiss chard or kale be sure to cut out the large portions of the stems. They’re tough and unnecessary for the delicate soup.

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Cacio e Pepe

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Cacio e Pepe with Homemade Spaghetti

One of our all time favorite dishes and it’s so easy to make. Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper). It’s that simple. For this recipe you use the simple trick of ladling in pasta water to your pasta to create a creamy sauce. The starch from the pasta water will help the cheese and pepper to coat the pasta.

Here’s an easy recipe for homemade pasta as well:

Homemade Spaghetti – Pasta dough comes in many variations but is mostly made of flour and eggs. For every 100g of flour you add an egg. One pound of pasta is approximately 500g of flour and 5 eggs.

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