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.

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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Spaghetti con Aglio Olio e Alici

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

My friend Tommy Abatemarco reminded me of this dish the other day. I have not had this in a long time, spaghetti with garlic and oil and anchovies with toasted breadcrumbs. Man! This takes me back to Christmas Eve in … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Bolognese Sauce

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

Who’s that knocking at the door? This past Sunday I get a call at about 11am from the emergency service that my 94-year-old mother is subscribed to. “Your mother fell and an ambulance has been dispatched. Your sister Annette and brother … Continue reading →

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Lobster Fra Diavalo

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

May I have some more Mrs. Bocchieri? The first time I ever ate lobster was when my mother prepared a meal for my brother-in-law Arthur, before he was my brother-in-law. Back in the day, 1962 or so, one sure way to … Continue reading →

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Classic Sunday Italian Roast Chicken

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

Nothing feels more like Sunday to me than a whole roasted chicken  cooking  in my oven. Sundays was always a special feeling kind of day when I was growing up . Everyone in the family was home on that day. The … Continue reading →

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Lamb Stew

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

Spring is the perfect time to make this stew. Any stew is great comfort food when the weather is cold or cool. It’s just a hearty meal that sticks to your ribs. I prefer American lamb to the imports.  And American lamb … Continue reading →

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Pastiera De Grano and Pizza Rustica

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

Cooking with Nonna in Florham Park  I spent the early part of an afternoon at Nonna’s Italian Restaurant in Florham Park New Jersey. Rossella Rago was filming a webisode of Cooking With Nonna, the popular website that features Nonnas from different … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Pecan Pie

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

OK, I’m straying again. But this was just too good not to share. Over the last 40 or 50 years I thought I was eating pecan pie. You would pick up a bottle of Kayro Corn Syrup and some pecans along … Continue reading →

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Melanzane in Carrozza

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

If I had my choice, instead of sitting down for a 8 course dinner I would rather raid the antipasti table at a restaurant or catering hall.  I’m sure some of you have to admit that your favorite part of … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Rabe With Sweet Italian Sausage

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

1950’s Bensonhurst, A Cornucopia Of Diverse, Ethnic Foods… Not really! It’s almost Saint Patrick’s Day and the Irish soda bread is already flowing like wine. It’s their version of Panettone, I guess. Although we ate Italian food almost exclusively growing up, there … Continue reading →

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