Jul 14 2026
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Sampler Recipe

Inspired by The Original Vazzy's
Time1h
Serves4

A taste of calamari, clams casino and fried mozzarella

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Clams Casino

Fried Mozzarella

Method

Calamari

  1. 1

    Prepare the Calamari

    In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.

  2. 2

    Coat the Calamari

    Dip the calamari rings into the egg mixture, then coat them in the flour mixture.

  3. 3

    Fry the Calamari

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve the fried calamari hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Clams Casino

  1. 5

    Prepare the Clams

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean the clams under cold water and place them in a baking dish.

  2. 6

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and chop into small pieces.

  3. 7

    Make the Filling

    In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add the chopped bacon, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Mix well.

  4. 8

    Fill the Clams

    Spoon the filling onto each clam shell, packing it lightly.

  5. 9

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.

  6. 10

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and serve the clams casino warm.

Fried Mozzarella

  1. 11

    Prepare the Cheese

    Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks, about 1/2 inch thick.

  2. 12

    Coat the Cheese

    Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg, and bread crumbs. Dip each mozzarella stick first in flour, then in the egg, and finally in bread crumbs.

  3. 13

    Fry the Mozzarella

    In a deep pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the coated mozzarella sticks until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

  4. 14

    Serve

    Serve the fried mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce for dipping.

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