This Easter, as friends and families gather together to break bread and share stories and laughter, Chef Angela is sharing treasured family recipes, along with never-before-seen gourmet goodness, guaranteed to elicit ‘oohs and ahhs’ at your holiday feast! Whether you put on your chef’s hat or shop our market for handmade dishes carefully crafted with old-world techniques, we’ve simplified meal-planning so you can relax and enjoy your guests!
Carlino’s Zesty Bavarian Cheese Appetizer (Serves 6)
Start a new tradition with this perfect blend of cheese, marmalade and handmade semolina sourdough bread or rolls. The creamy cow’s milk Bavarian Triple Crème Brie is veined with a subtle blue cheese and paired with our zesty Meyer Lemon & Pear Marmalade. Our delicious bread is a surprising alternative to crackers and will have your guests begging for more!
Ingredients: Amount
Cambozola Cheese one wedge
Semolina Sourdough bread 3 rolls or half loaf
Meyer Lemon/Pear Marmalade 1 jar
Assembly:
Cut our handmade semolina sourdough slices or rolls into bite-size slices. Next, spread our Cambozola Cheese onto each piece of bread and crown with Carlino’s exclusive marmalade for a quick and delicious appetizer!
Carlino’s Limited Edition Basket Cheese (Serves 6- 8)
Our traditional family favorite is similar to farmer’s cheese and is a key ingredient in our Easter Pizza Rustica. It’s made from fresh cow’s milk and when used as an appetizer, this delightful chameleon takes on the personality of whatever it is paired with. Top it on a crusty slice of bread, crispy cracker or a juicy sliced tomato seasoned with fresh basil for an authentic Italian must-have!
Pizza Rustica (Easter Meat Pie)
It’s not Easter without serving Mama Carlino’s scrumptious Easter Meat pie that has our customers lining up for theirs each year. Her legendary recipe reflects old world traditions that transport you back to Abruzzo. Mama’s rustic quiche-like savory pie is baked with a rare combination of Prosciutto di parma, soppressata, salami, mortadella, fresh basket cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh ricotta cheeses. The tasty meats and cheeses are a perfect complement to your Easter brunch.
Carlino’s Savory Boneless Leg of Lamb Roast (pre-cooked; serves up to 12)
As featured in our Passover and Easter menus, we’re proud to offer a perfect traditional main course that looks as good as it tastes! Our butchers have selected the finest cuts of lamb and our sous chefs are busy prepping each roast with savory fresh herbs (rosemary and Italian parsley) and spices and studded with garlic cloves. Slow roasting allows the natural jus to permeate each roast for a memorable tasting sensation. The best part is we’ve done all the work so you can simply serve drizzled with our Lavender Tea Vinegar, a complex bouquet that complements the medley of herbs, or our sweet and tangy Apricot Jam, that lifts the flavors to a new level- and sit back for the accolades!
Please note: Whole pre-cooked lamb roasts are available in limited quantities. Please check with your closest market for availability. Plus, for your convenience, we will have smaller carved portions available in both Markets.
Organic Glazed Rainbow Carrots
Whether you want to start from scratch or buy this elegant dish ready-made in our Markets, we have you covered. These organically grown purple, orange, and yellow carrots make a striking accompaniment to your main course. Our colorful carrot medley, drizzled with our exclusive blood orange olive oil and sweet glaze, makes a simple yet elegant side. But hurry! It’s a seasonal specialty that is a favorite springtime treat!
Ingredients: Amount
Olive Oil ¼ cup
Shallot, thinly sliced 1
Organic Rainbow Carrots, peeled & thinly sliced 1 lb.
Brown sugar ½ cup
Honey ¼ cup
Blood Orange extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup
Kosher Salt/pepper to taste
Assembly:
Sauté shallot and carrots in olive oil in a large sauté pan. Cook for 3 minutes over medium- high heat. Add brown sugar and honey and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes. Drizzle with Blood Orange Infused extra-virgin Olive Oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Carlino’s Lemon Ravioli (serves 4-6)
Our heavenly handmade lemon ravioli is infused with fresh lemon mingled with our creamy ricotta cheese for a refreshing twist on an Italian staple. Whether you serve as an appetizer or as a side dish, toss it with our lemon béchamel sauce and enjoy!
Ingredients: Amount
Carlino’s Lemon Ravioli 1 lb
Lemon béchamel sauce 1 pint
Fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 Tbsp.
Locatelli cheese, grated ¼ cup
Assembly:
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add a pinch of salt and cook for approximately 5-7 minutes – until al dente. While the ravioli is cooking, pour the Lemon béchamel into a large sauté pan and cook on low heat until heated through. Drain the cooked ravioli and add to the warm sauce. Gently toss the ravioli and sauce for approximately 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors. Garnish with the fresh basil leaves and Locatelli cheese to taste preference.
Italian Ricotta Cheesecake (Serves 12)
Our essential Italian Ricotta Cheesecake is Mama Carlino’s homemade recipe that stands the test of time and is the crowning finish to our sumptuous meal. Blended with our creamy ricotta cheese that is infused with fresh orange and lemon zest, it’s baked to perfection and literally melts in your mouth.
Easter Bread (Serves 6)
Don’t forget to add our family’s traditional Abbruzzese Easter Bread made with raisins, orange zest and floral extracts, freshly baked to golden perfection. Whether you serve it sliced or use it to create an extraordinary French toast for breakfast or brunch, spread it with Carlino’s strawberry /blueberry jam for a one-of-a kind treat!
Buona Pasqua from our family to yours!
