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.

Recipes for Super Bowl Party – MY TOP 10 RECIPES FOR YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Peter Bocchieri

 The big game is less than a week away and the party has already started in the New York/New Jersey area. Hotels are booked, both teams are already here and attending events all over the  area. I live and work … Continue reading →

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Turkey Pot Pie Recipe – My Way

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Peter Bocchieri

An Italian Thanksgiving feast never starts with just the Turkey. Although the Turkey is the center of attention, there are other dishes that start the dinner. At our house we usually begin with some antipasto. Cheeses, salami, olives. A platter … Continue reading →

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Gelatina Di Maiale

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Peter Bocchieri

Sorry I have been away so long, but nothing has excited me enough to post. You might be sorry I’m back after this post. This delicacy is popular worldwide. It’s also called by many different names. Some of you may … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Bread

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Peter Bocchieri

August is always a month of abundance. Farms are full of fresh picked fruits and produce. The vegetables in your backyard garden are ripening faster than you can eat them. You need to save and store the fruits and vegetables … Continue reading →

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Vegetables Oreganata Style

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Peter Bocchieri

What did we do before air conditioners?    We had only one air conditioner in our house when I was growing up. And it was in our living room window. It looked more like a refrigerator sticking out of our … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Toast

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Peter Bocchieri

SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS This is comfort food for comfort food. Does that make sense? When comfort food was invented this is what they came up with. Better? Who doesn’t have childhood memories of cinnamon toast?  It’s not … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Cornish Game Hen

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Peter Bocchieri

I’m going on a diet. You heard me….I’m going on a diet. It has been a number of years since I have been on a diet. I think it’s time I started again. I go through this every few years. … Continue reading →

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Fresh Tomato Sauce

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Peter Bocchieri

I’m posting this recipe now to encourage you to grow your own tomatoes, and at the least, try making a fresh tomato sauce from fresh, ripe, Roma tomatoes. There is nothing quite like growing your own tomatoes, then taking those vine ripened beauties and … Continue reading →

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Italian Pot Roast

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Peter Bocchieri

My mother made a great pot roast. I’m sure most of you feel the same way about your mother’s pot roast. Then again, some of you may not. A friend of mine told me a story the other day about … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Pancakes and Peach Cobbler

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

My children loved my Sunday morning pancakes. What they didn’t realize was what they were enjoying came from years, decades of experimenting and coming up with the “perfect pancake”. When I was a child I used to make my own … Continue reading →

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