Category Archives: Antipasto

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 →

Posted in Antipasto, Bread, eggs | Tagged | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Antipasto, Seafood | Tagged , , , , , | 33 Comments

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 →

Posted in Antipasto, Salad | Tagged , | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Antipasto, Salad, vegetable | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Fried Stuffed Eggplant

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

 Whatever happened to the Easter Bonnet? You know, the one with all the frills upon it. Does anyone care to be the grandest lady at the Easter Parade anymore? I remember having a new suite at Easter. OK, so it … Continue reading →

Posted in Antipasto, vegetable | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Sausage Stuffed Red Peppers

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

I knew I hit a good note when my son Joseph tasted these peppers and said they were the most flavorful stuffed peppers he ever ate. That was good enough for me. When I make stuffed peppers I always like … Continue reading →

Posted in Antipasto, Pork, vegetable | Leave a comment

Spinach Mpanada

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

This spinach filled mpanada was another staple for Christmas Eve dinner. Along with the broccoli pie and scaciatta, these savory pies were always a big hit. Whatever we didn’t finish on Christmas Eve was always on hand for breakfast the … Continue reading →

Posted in Antipasto, pizza, vegetable | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Arancini – Sicilian Rice Balls

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

Some of the best rice balls I have ever had, outside of my mother’s kitchen, was at a food stand on the ferry that went across the straights of Messina from Calabria to Sicily. Leave it to the Italians to serve … Continue reading →

Posted in Antipasto, Rice | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Chick Pea Meatballs – Polpette di Ceci

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

  I have been cooking since I was 10 years old. Always loved it. Never even gave it a second thought.  I guess you could say I was a natural, whatever that is. When I see people toil over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Antipasto, vegetable | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Polpette di Melanzane – Eggplant Patties

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Many Italian families on my block had fig trees in their back yards. And as kids, when we discovered them, we would go on a marauding fig feast, raiding every one’s back yard that had figs.  There was nothing quite as … Continue reading →

Posted in Antipasto, vegetable | Tagged , , | 1 Comment