Category Archives: vegetable

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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Creamy Escarole and Beans with Garlic

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Peter Bocchieri

Back in July of 2010 I posted a recipe for Escarole and Beans. This was a recipe from my Calabrese mother-in-law that included escarole, red kidney beans, potatoes and plumb tomatoes. It’s an absolutely delicious dish that I enjoy making. … 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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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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Fermented Eggplant Appetizer

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Peter Bocchieri
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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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ZUCCHINE AL FORNO

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Peter Bocchieri

This time of year we all have an excess of zucchini from our gardens. Some might even be overgrown. But not to worry, any size zucchini can be used for this recipe. If the zucchini went to seed just cut … 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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Cavatelli with Eggplant Sauce

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Peter Bocchieri

I truly believe Sicilians, more than anyone, worship the eggplant. Many regions of southern Italy and Mediterranean chefs cook with the purple jewel but, at least in my house, the eggplant ruled supreme. We fried them, baked them, roasted them, … Continue reading →

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Mpanada di Scarola (Escarole Pie)

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Peter Bocchieri

The one comfort food that stands out for me among all other comfort foods is scarola. That’s right, scarola, escarole,  a vegetable. And scarola was my go to dish when I was sick. I have had my share of childhood … Continue reading →

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