Memorial Day Weekend is usually considered the start of summer. When we think of summer we think of being outdoors and plenty of barbecues! While the mains are so important, the sides are equally as important to every BBQ!

Here are some sizzling  side dishes perfect for your Memorial Day celebrations and they add a little Italian flair to your BBQ.

Italian Potato Salad 

This recipe uses fresh herbs, potatoes, green beans, and onions all tossed in a simple vinaigrette. It is a great alternative to a mayo based potato salad because of how light it is and it is especially refreshing on a warm summer’s day. This salad truly has it all– crispy, bright, colorful, flavorful, and fresh! Plus it comes together super quickly with very minimal work! 

The recipe: https://www.shopcaputos.com/recipes/italian-potato-salad-with-red-onions-green-beans-herbs

Ricotta Pesto Pasta Salad with Roasted Zucchini and Tomatoes

Ricotta Pesto Pasta Salad is a light and refreshing dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings. It combines the creamy texture of ricotta cheese with the vibrant flavor of our homemade pesto sauce, creating a harmonious blend. Tender pasta is tossed with this creamy ricotta pesto mixture with some deliciously grilled veggies. This salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a great addition to any picnic or potluck.

The Recipe: https://www.shopcaputos.com/recipes/ricotta-pesto-pasta-salad-with-roasted-zucchini-and-tomatoes

Fennel and Orange Salad

If you’re looking for a refreshing and vibrant salad, look no further! This fennel and orange salad brings freshness all year long. 

Using fresh ingredients, this salad is light and invigorating! The sweetness of the oranges perfectly balances the subtle licorice notes of the fennel. Thinly sliced red onion adds a touch of sharpness, fresh mint leaves bring a cooling, herbaceous lift, and chopped hazelnuts add a nice crunch!

The Recipe: https://www.shopcaputos.com/recipes/fennel-and-orange-salad

Antipasto Pasta Salad

Antipasto pasta salad is a flavorful and customizable dish that combines the best elements of an Italian antipasto platter with pasta. It’s perfect for picnics, BBQs, or a delicious make-ahead meal.

The recipe: https://www.shopcaputos.com/videos

We hope everyone has a safe Memorial Day Weekend. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who are currently serving or have served our country, as well as their families. We especially remember the fallen soldiers who gave their lives to protect us.

From Our Family To Yours

The school year is winding down and the countdown to summer is getting shorter and shorter. Summer approaching means tons of parties, graduations, and celebrations of all kinds!

We know emotions are high as life milestones pass by, so let us take some of the party stress off you. Our catering department is ready to help you make your event perfect!

Full meals, individual platters, desserts, just one part of the meal… Whatever you need, we’re here to help! We take pride in creating customizable, delicious meals with the best ingredients, all items are made from scratch so you can be sure you’re getting quality dishes! This is your time to celebrate; family is who we are and we want you to make the most of all the time you can spend with your family.

Here are some party staples:

Party Trays and Antipasto Platters

Easy for your guests to munch on throughout the party, trays are a staple! We have a variety of different meat, cheese, and olive trays for you to choose from amongst other things. Bouchon sandwiches, focaccia sandwiches, caprese lollipops, veggie platters, and more!

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Salads

Every party needs a little burst of freshness and we have tons of salads that do just that. From classics like a house salad and Caesar salad, Mediterranean favorites like chopped antipasto and Greek salads, to fresh fruit favorites like triple berry kale and apple gorgonzola salads. We have tons to choose from!

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Pasta

With our homemade sauces, we have tons of pasta cuts and sauces for you to choose from. We also offer specialty pasta dishes like pasta with rapini, sausage, carbonara, frutti di mare, and more!

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Mains

Chicken, salmon, beef, sausage and peppers… we have it all! We even offer deluxe meal packages which include multiple components of the meal!

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Specialties

We love tradition which is why you can find some specialty items that might be hard to find elsewhere! Lasagna rollups, eggplant and ricotta roll ups, antipasto salads, stuffed peppers… we’ve got all the goods!

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Desserts

Our La Bella Romana bakery team is ready to work with you to make your party a success! With customizable cookies, specialty cakes, school color treats, a custom party cannoli, and more. Your guests are sure to have their sweet tooth satisfied. See our full list of dessert offerings here

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Our teams are happy to work with you to make any celebration easy with our customizable catering! Anything you can think of, we’re happy to work with you. To place your catering order, shop online or call us at (630) 620-4444 ext 1040. To place your bakery order, email us at lbrbakery@caputomarkets.com or call us at (630) 620-4444 ext 1036.

Need more incentive to give us a try? We are offering 10% off your first catering order of $50 or more through 7/31/25

From Our Family To Yours

The day comes around each May to make sure the women in your life feel a little extra special, a little more filled with love and gratitude. It’s a day for celebrating the incredible women who have shaped our lives in countless ways – our mothers. Whether she’s near or far, Mother’s Day is a moment to pause and appreciate the unwavering support, endless love, and quiet strength that mothers embody. 

All the gestures taken on Mother’s Day are an opportunity to truly connect and show our appreciation for the many roles mothers play in our lives. 

Every family has its anchors, the individuals who shape generations with their love, strength, and lessons. For our family, there are two important women who are credited with this job.

Our family matriarch and my grandmother, Romana Caputo, was an absolutely incredible woman. Gone too soon, not a day goes by where we don’t think about her. Nonna Romana embodied the true essence of a woman. She had a fierce love for her family, unwavering support for those around her, and a kitchen that was always working and smelled delicious. Any person who has crossed her path is sure to tell you a memory centered around her cooking skills, generosity, or classiness– a true testament to the woman she was and the values she embodied.  Nonna Romana was well known for her self taught skills in the kitchen, which she would take the time to share with and teach anyone who asked, and her incredible ability to host. She was always there for her husband as his biggest support and made countless sacrifices that helped him achieve his dreams. She was an exemplary wife, mother, grandmother, and person as a whole. She has left a beautiful legacy and we continue to honor her in every way that we can. Her spirit and her mission lives on through her daughter, Antonella.

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Another foundational pillar of our family and business is my mother, Antonella Caputo Presta. She is the heart and soul of our family– a devoted mother and the best nonna, a humble business owner, and a true example of a woman of faith. She does everything she can for her family. She is the voice of reason in all situations, the ultimate comforter, and brings a feeling of home and comfort to us just by being in her presence. Instead of choosing the path of least resistance, she does whatever she can to always ensure everyone else is happy, supported, and cared for. It’s a testament to her selflessness and her quiet dedication to the well-being of those she loves. Her selflessness, humbleness, and hard work are inspiring especially because she does everything quietly without looking for credit or recognition for anything. She is always there for us no matter what we need– a talk, a hug, a meal, or a prayer. She has taught us what it means to be a family. She always leads by example and is a rock for so many.

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So, on this Mother’s Day, let’s take a moment to truly appreciate the incredible mothers and motherly figures in our lives for all they do. Happy Mother’s Day.

Feeding Families and Their Traditions from Generation to Generation