Tag Archives: Italian food

Pasta con Ricotta – Linguini & Ricotta Cheese

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Beautiful Vizzini At 60 km from Catania in the Hyblaean Mountains, on the most northwesterly slopes of Monte Lauro, Vizzini rises on the spot of ancient Bidis, a Roman city mentioned by Pliny and Cicero. In the Middle Ages the … Continue reading →

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Mpanata Ragusana – Filling #1

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Time Honored Pies This dish is a specialty from my father’s town of Ragusa, Sicily.  Ragusa is close to the southern most point of Sicily. The origins of Ragusa can be traced back to the 2nd century BC. Over the century’s … Continue reading →

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Quick Marinara

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

When I got home from work today I had no clue what I was going to prepare for dinner. I didn’t have anything defrosted and there were no left overs. So I decided to make pasta. This is a quick … Continue reading →

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