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.

Rigatoni with Meat Sauce

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

 There was no one that made a better sauce than my mom. It’s what I grew up with. It’s what I ate at least twice a week. Mom’s sauce was always thick and rich. I remember she used Red Pack brand crushed … Continue reading →

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Scarola e Fasoli – Escarole and Beans

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

As much as I love to cook, there are just some things I just don’t make as good as Grandma Isabella, as far as my sons are concerned.  My son Joseph even says that my chilled espresso does not taste … Continue reading →

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Aunt Mary’s Cassata Catanese – Italian Cheese Cake

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Everyone in my family called Italian cheese cake casssata. Traditionally, Cassata Siciliana is made up of a round sponge cake flavored with liquor and layered with ricotta cheese, candied peel and a vanilla or chocolate cream similar to cannoli cream. … Continue reading →

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Pasta Fasoli

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

In the Sicilian dialect that is what we call it, Pasta Fasoli. Macaroni and beans. A simple dish my grandmother made at a moments notice. At a high priced Italian restaurant they call it Pasta Fagioli, and charge you plenty. It’s … Continue reading →

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Linguine Puttanesca

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

The first time I had this dish was over my Aunt Phyllis and Uncle Sal’s house in Paterson, New Jersey. My uncle was a wonderful cook and whenever we went to visit he would always prepare something new and delicious. … Continue reading →

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Pasticciotti

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Pasticciotti, one of my all time favorite Italian pastries. This is a very popular Italian Pastry in Sicily and in this country as well.  Goes great with an espresso or capuchino.  It has a tart like shell with a vanilla creme … Continue reading →

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Gnocchi Di Patate – Potato Gnocchi

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

HELLO MUDDA, HELLO FADDA! My brother and sister used to go to camp when they were young. My grandfather had a niece who was a nun, Sister Lucille, who was in charge of Camp Saint John in Peapack-Gladstone New Jersey. … Continue reading →

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Pasta con Zucchini

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

This is a really great tasting pasta dish my mom used to make in the summer when the zucchini was growing in the garden and we had an abundance of fresh basil and oregano. The great thing about growing your … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Frittata

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

My grandmother had two sisters, Angie and Mary, and a brother, Joe. My Aunt Mary had a daughter, Georgina, who was about my sister’s age. My Uncle Joe had a son, Bobby, who was also around my sister’s age. But … Continue reading →

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Zeppole

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

I have to credit my friend Johnny Boy, A.K.A. John Racioppo for reminding me of our July 4th adventures on 77 Street. The memories are there once they are jogged from my head. Thanks John! We would prepare for the … Continue reading →

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