Author Archives: Peter Bocchieri

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About Peter Bocchieri

Peter was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and is a second generation Italian-American. He has a degree in Journalism from Long Island University and is an avid photographer, gardener and pet owner. Now that Peter is retired, he is relaxing at his home in North East Pennsylvania and cooking for his sons, Michael and Joseph, family and friends. Peter's passion for food was inspired by his Mother's and Grandmother's cooking, but at the age of 10 Peter felt he could do it better himself, so he did.

Linguine with Crab Sauce

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

Linguine with crab sauce brings me back to the days when I spent my summers at the Jersey shore. My Aunt Phyllis and Uncle Sal had a summer house in Brick, New Jersey right off of Mantoloking Road. Just down the road … Continue reading →

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Mama’s Chicken Cacciatore

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

 Mama’s chicken cacciatore is right up there as one of my all time favorite comfort foods. There was nothing better than breaking off a piece of Italian bread and mopping up that delicious sauce. Out in Long Island, my grandmother’s cousin, … Continue reading →

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Braised Pork Shoulder Steak

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

The aroma that whiffs through your house when you’re making this dish will have them at the dinner table early. This is a very easy meal to make that’s prepared in one pot. All you have to do extra is add a … Continue reading →

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Sicilian Fig Cookies

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

I was never a picky eater. But there were some things I just didn’t like as a child. As an adult my taste has changed for certain foods and I have really grown to love fig cookies. As a child,  … Continue reading →

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Elbow Macaroni with Peas and Bacon

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

“EXCUSE ME SIR!!! THAT’S NOT CAPOCOLLO YOU’RE CUTTING, IT’S SALAMI!!!!”   Nothing burns my butt more than a person that doesn’t have a clue about their job or how to do it, then argues with you. You think I would have known better … Continue reading →

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Arancini al Forno

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

The first time I made rice balls I didn’t cook the rice just right and what resulted was a mess of mushy rice that would not hold together no matter what I did. I got so frustrated that I dumped … Continue reading →

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Chicken Cutlet Milanese

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

When I make chicken cutlets in my house I could never make enough. Kept wrapped in the refrigerator, they are great for sandwiches and just plain snacking. My son Joseph eats them like chicken fingers. He would never refuse a … Continue reading →

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Calzone Barese

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

Growing up in Brooklyn, every pizzeria had the two basics, pizza and calzones. Maybe a few zeppole off to the side. But that was just about it. Today you walk into a pizzeria and it’s hard to find a plain … Continue reading →

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Spinach Mpanada

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

This spinach filled mpanada was another staple for Christmas Eve dinner. Along with the broccoli pie and scaciatta, these savory pies were always a big hit. Whatever we didn’t finish on Christmas Eve was always on hand for breakfast the … Continue reading →

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Arancini – Sicilian Rice Balls

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

Some of the best rice balls I have ever had, outside of my mother’s kitchen, was at a food stand on the ferry that went across the straights of Messina from Calabria to Sicily. Leave it to the Italians to serve … Continue reading →

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