Category Archives: vegetable

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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Eggplant Rollatine

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Peter Bocchieri

Eggplant is one of my favorite dishes. I don’t care how you prepare it, it’s all good. For years I was a firm believer that if you didn’t fry the eggplant it wasn’t worth cooking. I’ve since curbed that idea … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Parmigiana – Italian/American Style

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Peter Bocchieri

This is the standard for Eggplant Parmigiana at any Italian Restaurant or Pizzeria in the United States. I’m not knocking it, on the contrary, I could eat this every day. But this is not the way my grandmother used to … Continue reading →

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Macaroni with Zucchini and Mint

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Peter Bocchieri

Here is another classic Sicilian dish that you can throw together with a few seasonal ingredients and walk away with a satisfying meal, that’s tasty and fresh.  This time of year the mint should be plentiful from your garden and … Continue reading →

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Pasta alla Norma- Macaroni with Eggplant

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Peter Bocchieri

This has to be one of my all time favorite macaroni dishes. And it’s pure Sicilian. When I was 14 years old and traveled throughout Italy with my brother Richard we spent two weeks with my Aunt Angie and Uncle … Continue reading →

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