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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.

Mom’s Turkey Stuffing

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

DON’T DROP THE TURKEY! There are so many trimmings we associate with Thanksgiving dinner. In my house we start with the antipasto,  then the lasagna or soup and finally the turkey with all the side dishes. But the one thing that stands … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Eggplant Parmigiana

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

The way my grandmother made eggplant parmigiana is noting like you get today. First she never breaded the eggplant. Second she did not use mozzarella cheese.  No mozzarella cheese??? How can it be eggplant parmigiana without mozzarella cheese?   If it … Continue reading →

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Fillet of Fish Oreganata

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Eating fish in Sicily is as good as it gets. Especially in and around the fishing villages. In Riposto, my Uncle Benny’s town, we ate at a restaurant that was right on a pier over looking the Mediterranean Sea. The … Continue reading →

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Chicken In Wine Siciliano

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

 WHEN LIFE WAS SIMPLE Our Sunday dinner, more often than not, would consist of a pasta dish  or soup usually followed by a roast chicken or two. We always ate around 2pm. Mom always had a table cloth on the … Continue reading →

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Hearty Minestrone Soup

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

My grandmother would make the best minestrone soup! This is what I call a “kitchen sink” soup. Everything is in there but… There is no right or wrong way to make this soup. There is a right and wrong way … Continue reading →

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Ziti and Sausage Portobello

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

  The beginning of fall brings an end to my herb garden. The oregano will last till the first frost along with the rosemary and sage. The basil has been gone for a few weeks now. And oh, how I miss the … Continue reading →

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Macaroni with Eggplant – Past alla Norma

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Halloween meant different things to me at different stages of growing up on 77 Street in Brooklyn. At an early age, Trick or Treating was one of the most wonderful activities a child could take part in. Going door to door with an … Continue reading →

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Chicken Cacciatore Baked

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

After 92 years my father’s gallbladder gave him problems so about a week ago he had it removed. The nurses said in the recovery room after the operation they haven’t seen 45 year old patients recover as quickly as he … Continue reading →

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Roast Turkey Thighs with Stuffing

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

I love Thanksgiving turkey! What memories sitting around the table with the family and starting Thanksgiving dinner with a large antipasto made up of olives, cheeses, sliced salami and dried sausage. Just a little starter to get the appetite in full swing. After … Continue reading →

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Zuppa di Cozze – Mussels in Tomato Wine Sauce

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

When did macaroni become pasta? A reader of mine, Frankie, made a comment on a previous blog I posted about a poem he heard from Michael Savage,  a radio talk show host, called “When did Spaghetti Become Pasta?” I listened … Continue reading →

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