Author Archives: Peter Bocchieri

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.

Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

Cavatelli has to be my all time favorite macaroni. If I had to choose a last meal it would include Cavatelli with my mother’s tomato sauce with meatballs and Gudinna (rolled up pig’s skin made like a braciole). Cavatelli is made with … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta, Pork, vegetable | Tagged broccoli rabe, cavatelli with broccoli rabe and Italian sausage | 5 Comments

Mom’s Sunday Roast Beef

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

“Thinner Sal, thinner!” Most Sundays my mother would roast a couple of chickens. Every now and again she would make a roast beef. We usually started Sunday dinner with some kind of macaroni and her delicious sauce. The roast would … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef | Tagged Beef, roast beef, roast beef au jus, roasted beef, sunday roast beef | 10 Comments

Superbowl Sicilian Wings

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

Here is a wing recipe just in time for Superbowl Sunday! Am I allowed to say that? In the print advertising world, unless you pay mucho dollars to the NFL, just saying the word Superbowl in an ad can get you into … Continue reading →

Posted in Antipasto, Chicken | Tagged Italian wings, Sicilian wings, superbowl sicilian wings, superbowl wings | 17 Comments

Arborio Rice Pudding

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

What could be more comforting than a dish of homemade rice pudding? And if it’s made with arborio rice, well, than it’s Italian Comfort Food! Rice Select Arboria Risotto Rice — 36 oz The perfect rice pudding should not have rice kernels … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert | Tagged aborio rice, arborio rice pudding, Award winning rice pudding, best rice pudding, creamy rice pudding, homemade rice pudding, rice pudding | 18 Comments

Baked Scrod with Chunky Tomatoes and Capers

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

I recently had the pleasure of meeting the owners of Cannillo’s Italian Food Importers, who are celebrating their 75th Anniversary in business. Cousins Paul and Jim Cannillo are 3rd generation Cannillo’s that have been importing La Fede Italian food products … Continue reading →

Posted in Seafood | Tagged baked cod, baked cod with tomatoes and capers, baked fish, baked scrod, baked scrod with tomatoes and capers, Cod, scrod | 10 Comments

Lentil Soup with Spinach

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Peter Bocchieri

I hated lentil soup as a kid! Not sure what I disliked more, my mom’s broccoli soup or her lentil soup. At least there were no bugs in the lentil soup. I’m happy to say that my taste has changed … Continue reading →

Posted in soup, vegetable | Tagged Lentil Soup, lentil soup with spinach, Lentils | 6 Comments

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

A very special Happy New Year to all my Italian food loving friends and family. This past year has been challenging to say the least. I hope 2012 brings you all everything you want including health, happiness and stomachs full of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Sauteed Scarola – Escarole

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

STOPPA DA BOOM-DIDDI-BOOM-DIDDI-BOOM! It all started when I was around 14 years old and I was sitting around my living room on my mother’s plastic covered sofa and chairs with my friends. Richie “crazy legs” brought over his acoustic guitar and … Continue reading →

Posted in vegetable | Tagged escarole with garlic and oil, sauteed escarole, sauteed scarola, scarola with garlic and oil | 2 Comments

Baked Chicken in Wine

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

I came home from work one night and wanted to make a simple chicken dish. It was late and I didn’t want to eat at 9pm. This is one of the easiest methods of making this chicken and it is delicious! … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken | Tagged baked chicken, baked chicken in wine, baked chicken in wine with capers and black olives, Chicken, chicken in wine, italian chicken | 8 Comments

String Beans and Carrots in Tomato Sauce

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

BRUCULINU My grandparents came to Manhattan from Italy. The could have gone anywhere in the United States, but they settled in Manhattan. Most of the immigrants from my grandfather’s town of Vizzini settled in Manhattan, around Elizabeth Street, so my … Continue reading →

Posted in vegetable | Tagged carrots, Italian string beans, Italian string beans and carrots, string bean and carrots in tomato sauce, String beans, string beans and carrots | 4 Comments