Monthly Archives: April 2010

Marinated BBQ Chicken

Italian Cook Out From time to time my family would break away from the hustle and bustle of Brooklyn city life and would pack us  into the car to take a drive to the “wilds” of Long Island. Back then … Continue reading

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Sicilian Tuna Salad

Just A Greasy Brown Bag I always wanted one of those themed lunch boxes I saw my classmates have while in elementary school. Some were adorned with The Lone Ranger, Superman, Yogi Bear. They would open them up on the … Continue reading

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Stuffed Artichokes

Unintended Consequences “Hello Peeta…..this is your mother”. This is the way my mother starts her conversation when she calls me on the telephone and leaves a message on my answering machine. How many children are out there that would not … Continue reading

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Scacciata Catanese

Christmas – A Magical Time of Year Too bad Christmas comes only once a year. Unfortunately, I don’t feel that way now as an adult, but as a child it was a magical time. On Christmas Eve I could remember … Continue reading

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Breaded Steak

My Grandfather had a cast iron stomach! God bless them, both my Grandparents lived well into their 90’s. They worked hard all their lives. My Grandmother, in addition to raising a family, my mother Rose and my Uncle Sal, she … Continue reading

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Caponata/Caponatina

Honoring Tradition I always thought that there should be a place where family recipes can be shared. What’s old is new again and over time the dishes and recipes of our grandparents and parents have become lost in our busy … Continue reading

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