Category Archives: Antipasto

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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Mozzarella en Carozza

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

Grandma Isabella used to make these delicious sandwiches for us as snacks. On an occasion they would be part of an assorted meal including salad and soppressata and olives and cheese. Anyway they were served, they were delicious…and simple. In essence, … Continue reading →

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Baked Clams Oreganata

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

I could never get enough of  baked clams. They are the perfect starter to an Italian meal or part of a hot antipasti platter. Garnished with just a lemon wedge, baked clams are an all time favorite. Whenever I’m out … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Chick Pea Salad

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

OK…here’s my rant! Whatever happened to the friendly local merchant? I’m not talking about the large national retail stores like Macy’s or Target where the sales associate couldn’t give a rat’s behind whether or not you bought from them or … Continue reading →

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Rose’s String Bean and Potato Salad

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

Mother’s day is this Sunday and it got me thinking about some of the things my mom used to cook. The menu is long, but one of her signature dishes that stand out in my mind with summer approaching is … Continue reading →

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