Category Archives: Antipasto

Sicilian Style Eggplant Parmigiana Made Simple

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Peter Bocchieri

I’m for everything eggplant. I think it’s in my Sicilian blood. Here is a version of eggplant parmigiana that isn’t breaded, fried or hard to make. It’s really quite simple and it taste great! The eggplant is simply scored and … Continue reading →

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Simple Eggplant Pizzaiola Recipe

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Peter Bocchieri

This is a dishes that you throw together in one pan. It’s a simple Sicilian peasant dish. If you don’t have Sicilian oregano don’t fret, use whatever oregano you have. Season it well with salt and pepper and that is … Continue reading →

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Fretta & Miletti Pizza & Sausage Company

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Peter Bocchieri

Prosciutto Bread/Lard Bread  If you’re ever in the vicinity of North East Pennsylvania, more specifically Lords Valley, on Route 739 you will run across Fretta and Miletti Pizza And Sausage Company Limited. For all my transplanted Brooklynites you should remember … Continue reading →

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Fermented Eggplant Appetizer

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Peter Bocchieri
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Sausage Rolls

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Peter Bocchieri

A lot has happened since my last post. So here is the “Reader’s Digest” version. I left New York, sold my house and moved to North East Pennsylvania. Found a job on a daily newspaper that covers Wayne and Pike … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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 →

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

With Thanksgiving less than a week away we should all take a moment and reflect on the blessings we have to be thankful for this year. As tough as the past year has been for many Americans we can all … Continue reading →

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