Category Archives: Pork

Grandma’s Comforting Meatball Stew

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Peter Bocchieri

There are certain meals my Grandma made that just hit a warm spot in your belly. I have to say that everything my grandma made was what I consider soul food, Italian soul food. Put together with simple ingredients that … Continue reading →

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Pasta alla Zozzona

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Peter Bocchieri

Every once in a while I find a recipe worth repeating. If it’s not a 10 out of 10 and it’s not my own, I don’t bother posting it. What I want to know is, where has this recipe been … Continue reading →

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Comfort Food: Scarola with Sausage & Beans

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Peter Bocchieri

Here is another hearty meal you have to prepare at home. I don’t know any restaurant that prepares this.This is the perfect meal to enjoy during these long, cold, winter months in the North East. * If you have a … Continue reading →

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Farfalle with Broccoli and Sausage

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Peter Bocchieri

1 pound farfalle (bow tie pasta) Two large heads of broccoli, cut into florets 1 pound of sweet or hot Italian sausage 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for drizzle 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives … Continue reading →

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Char Siu Pork

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Peter Bocchieri

You read it right, Char Siu Pork. It’s a Chinese barbeque pork recipe. Now before I hear from someone that this is not Italian comfort food, I beg to differ. Hear me out. What Italian American growing up in the … 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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Macaroni with Bacon and Peas

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Peter Bocchieri

This is a very satisfying meal. I’ve seen it made many ways. Some add tomato sauce, some prepare it like a soup. I love the combination of smokey American bacon and peas, if you use pancetta it changes the whole … Continue reading →

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Pork Scaloppini Marsala

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Peter Bocchieri

This is one dish where the meat you use is very versatile. You can make this with veal, pork or chicken. The classic dish is made with veal. This week my supermarket didn’t have any good veal cutlets. They say … Continue reading →

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Sausage, Potato and Broccoli Rabe alla Beer

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Peter Bocchieri

This is an excellent one pan meal with meat, potatoes and vegetable all in one. It’s simple, tasty and easy to prepare. If you have a non stick pan it will be easier to fry the potatoes in without sticking. … Continue reading →

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Pork Shoulder/Blade Roast, Boneless

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Peter Bocchieri

I get my pork locally from my friend Noemi who raises them. This roast is what I have left from a half pig we shared last fall. I’m not a butcher but from what I can gather this cut is … Continue reading →

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