Tag Archives: zucchini

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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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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Zucchini Bread

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Peter Bocchieri

August is always a month of abundance. Farms are full of fresh picked fruits and produce. The vegetables in your backyard garden are ripening faster than you can eat them. You need to save and store the fruits and vegetables … Continue reading →

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Vegetables Oreganata Style

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Peter Bocchieri

What did we do before air conditioners?    We had only one air conditioner in our house when I was growing up. And it was in our living room window. It looked more like a refrigerator sticking out of our … Continue reading →

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Nonna's Zucchini Fritters 2.0

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

OK, so I stand corrected. After posting zucchini fritters on my blog, paying tribute to Grandma Isabella, I heard from my son Michael. I got it all wrong.  I’m only human! I formulated her fritters from how I recalled she made it. … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Fritters

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Zucchini is very abundant in the summer time. When I used to grow it in my back yard I would make daily trips to my neighbors giving away zucchini. And when one or two fruits stayed on the bush too … Continue reading →

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Pasta con Zucchini

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

This is a really great tasting pasta dish my mom used to make in the summer when the zucchini was growing in the garden and we had an abundance of fresh basil and oregano. The great thing about growing your … Continue reading →

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