Category Archives: Dessert

Corn Muffins

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

Man does not live by Italian bread alone. I’ve loved corn muffins for most of my adult life. When I was a teenager, my friends and I would stop at the neighborhood candy store, BonBons, for a buttered corn muffin … Continue reading →

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Sicilian Fig Cookies

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

I was never a picky eater. But there were some things I just didn’t like as a child. As an adult my taste has changed for certain foods and I have really grown to love fig cookies. As a child,  … Continue reading →

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Red Wine Struffoli

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

My earliest memory of Santa Claus was when I was 4 years old. Yes, I met Santa. He came to my bedroom when I was sleeping and woke me from a sound sleep. Gave me a gift that I unwrapped, still … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving – Chocolate Pecan Pie

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

If  Thanksgiving isn’t a food holiday I don’t know what is. And I’m sure everyone is going to have plenty of food on their table this Thanksgiving so you don’t need any more recipes from me today. But, just in case … Continue reading →

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Apple Pie

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

It’s the middle of September, the air is crisp and getting cooler outside. Must mean one thing…..IT’S APPLE PIE SEASON!!!!!! Neither my mom or grandmother ever made apple pie. It became an acquired taste for me later on in years. When … Continue reading →

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Aunt Mary’s Cassata Catanese – Italian Cheese Cake

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Everyone in my family called Italian cheese cake casssata. Traditionally, Cassata Siciliana is made up of a round sponge cake flavored with liquor and layered with ricotta cheese, candied peel and a vanilla or chocolate cream similar to cannoli cream. … Continue reading →

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Pasticciotti

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Pasticciotti, one of my all time favorite Italian pastries. This is a very popular Italian Pastry in Sicily and in this country as well.  Goes great with an espresso or capuchino.  It has a tart like shell with a vanilla creme … Continue reading →

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Zeppole

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

I have to credit my friend Johnny Boy, A.K.A. John Racioppo for reminding me of our July 4th adventures on 77 Street. The memories are there once they are jogged from my head. Thanks John! We would prepare for the … Continue reading →

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THE FRUIT BOWL INCIDENT – Mom's Fruit Salad

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Did you ever have an event happen in your life, specifically during childhood, that stuck with you your entire life? I’m not talking about a life altering experience. Just something you did as a child that no one ever let … Continue reading →

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Giggiulena – Sesame Candy

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Jaw breakers   Torrone, otherwise known as nougat, is a concoction made from honey, well-whipped egg whites, vanilla, and walnuts or almonds; it’s an ancient sweet and it’s made throughout Italy, and Sicily’s is especially renowned. Cubbaita is an older version … Continue reading →

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