Page 1 of Peter Alfieri's writing

1. Bacon & Cabbage Stew for a Great Depression This recipe has quite a history, it is one of the meals that became popular during The Great Depression. I'm sad to say, there was nothing great about The Great Depression; maybe they should have called it The HUGE Depression or even The... (posted by Peter 3 years 87 days ago.)

2. Pasta With Sea Scallops & Tomatoes Ahh yes sea scallops, it's funny how people always question the size of scallops. People commonly ask "Are those the BIG ones??" And when I reply "YES," it's always followed by a moan of satisfaction like "Mmmmm!" I find a similar conundrum when... (posted by Peter 3 years 87 days ago.)

3. Stuffed and Puffed Shitake Mushroom Triangles These little appetizers are delicious and so easy to make. They can be made ahead of time and then baked when needed. I like to make these triangles when entertaining company, I pre-make them and pop 'em in the oven just before my guests arrive... (posted by Peter 3 years 87 days ago.)

4. Spaghetti & Clams in Tomato Sauce Pasta, pasta. pasta.. I know that recently I've come out with quite a few pasta dishes. You may be wondering why I've decided to do so. Well, besides the ease of preparation and the fact that pasta is ubiquitous, most importantly it is Cost... (posted by Peter 3 years 87 days ago.)

5. Fusilli With Tomato and Rice Vinegar Sauce I've often pondered many ways to incorporate vinegar into my dishes without introducing an over-bearing flavor; the recipe you now see listed accomplishes just that. I'm a big fan of rice vinegar, and I feel that it is a great addition to this... (posted by Peter 3 years 87 days ago.)

6. Noodles With Bacon & Shitake Mushrooms This is an adaptation to a dish that I recently had at a friend's house. It's relatively easy to make and well worth the time as long as you start this recipe an hour before dinner time. I prefer to use fresh tomatoes although canned can be used... (posted by Peter 3 years 87 days ago.)

7. Pork Shish Kebab With Soy-Nut Butter Sauce I came up with this recipe mainly for two reasons. First, the salmonella scare regarding peanut butter. This recipe uses soy-nut butter which emulates the taste of peanut butter. Second, there is a substantial amount of the population that have... (posted by Peter 3 years 119 days ago.)

8. Mexicano Chicken Soup for Slow Cooker This savory recipe has all the Mexican flavor without compromise. You'll love how easy this dish is to prepare. If you set the slow cooker to low then you can make this before you leave for work in the morning and it will be ready 8-10 hours... (posted by Peter 3 years 119 days ago.)

9. Florentine Tortellini Soup With Prosciutto If you can't go to Florence, bring Florence to you!! I first had a similar soup to this recipe about 10 years ago. I've gone through a few revisions (and years) before coming up with the soup you now see listed below. If you haven't been to... (posted by Peter 3 years 119 days ago.)

10. Pineapple Raspberry Star-fruit Minis This is such an easy dessert to make. The star-fruit add a slightly sour taste to the sweet gelatin, it also adds visual appeal with it's star configuration. If you have kids, making this dessert can be a fun family experience. This recipe can be... (posted by Peter 3 years 119 days ago.)

11. Blueberry Brie en Croute With Pine Nuts This is a great starter for dinner parties, or just to have because you love brie. This is a relatively recipe to make, the exotic flavor of the cheese and pine nuts make this starter unique. I toast the pine nuts myself as it is difficult to find... (posted by Peter 3 years 119 days ago.)

12. Beef Roast Meal in Slow Cooker Who said meat & potatoes couldn't be spiced up?? Not me! The addition of horseradish gives this meal the "Zing" you're looking for. This meal can be made in the morning before work and be ready in time for dinner. Slow cooking produces moist meat... (posted by Peter 3 years 119 days ago.)

13. Rod Blagojevich will you co-host our TV show?? Well, if you haven't heard the negative news surrounding the governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich (now referred to as Rod), you just might be living in a vacuum. After watching Rod on The Today Show (1-26-09) this morning, I seriously wonder if... (posted by Peter 3 years 122 days ago.)

14. Creamy Italian Style Peas and Baby Onions This is a side-dish that has endured in my family over many years. It's quick to make and very easy to prepare while making a main course. It would be best to use fresh peas; although the availability may not be there, and that is why I chose to... (posted by Peter 3 years 124 days ago.)

15. Acme Bread Dough Look out Wolfgang Puck, Tyler Florence, and Mario Batali! I have a dough so versatile and tasty it will blow the socks right off your feet! If you're wondering if I have the cojones to call those big names out, I DO! I'm not talking about a boxing... (posted by Peter 3 years 124 days ago.)

16. Cheesy Parsnip & Chestnut Croquettes For all of you that have reached this article looking for something about the game of croquet, you're in the wrong place. Although both game and food have several variations and forms; this article is dedicated to the consumption of the food... (posted by Peter 3 years 126 days ago.)

17. Mediterranean Tomato, Feta, and Romano Cheese Salad If you were to travel around the Mediterranean you would find quite a few variations of this salad. It can be made with fresh mozzarella instead of feta cheese. This salad is one of my favorite summer meals; it's light in calories, yet satiating.... (posted by Peter 3 years 126 days ago.)

18. Asiago Cheese Potato Fritters This recipe puts an Italian spin on a classic potato dish. It can be prepared in a short amount of time; in fact it can be made and stored in the refrigerator and fried just prior to the time they are needed. I personally like to have these in the... (posted by Peter 3 years 126 days ago.)

19. Baby Spinach With Spicy Brown Mustard Vinaigrette Salad I don't know how many times I say to people "Save your money and make your own salad dressing!" The big brands we are so familiar with make a killing on charging consumers top dollar for their "Unique vinaigrettes." When I ask consumers why they... (posted by Peter 3 years 126 days ago.)

20. 5 Great Reasons Why You Should Write Articles and Submit Them Online Well, if you're reading this, then you must have some interest about writing online. Until now you obviously have had more reasons NOT to write an article as opposed to reasons why TO write; I can make such a bold statement because every day we... (posted by Peter 3 years 130 days ago.)

21. Angry Pasta - Pasta All'Arrabbiata "Pasta all'arrabbiata" translated from Italian to English means: "Angry Pasta." Nicely said, Italians have been known for their intensely spirited temperament, this Angry Pasta reflects this same passion. Picture (if you will), that you are... (posted by Peter 3 years 132 days ago.)

22. Fuggetaboutit Flat Bread Pizza With Fresh Mozzarella You won't find this recipe on the TV series "The Sopranos" mainly because the show is over; it certainly would have been nice to hear Tony Soprano order a "Fuggetaboutit Flat Bread." There's still hope though, the Showtime series "Brotherhood" is... (posted by Peter 3 years 132 days ago.)

23. Bread Pudding With Pisco Brandy Sauce This is a recipe that has been in my family for many years. My grandmother spent some time in South America and adapted her bread pudding recipe after learning of Pisco Brandy. Pisco brandy comes from Peru. Centuries ago under Spanish control... (posted by Peter 3 years 137 days ago.)

24. 2 Pound Banana Wheat Bread for Bread Machine If you're a fan of bananas and whole wheat, this recipe is perfect. Presently, many people own bread machines, they are easy to use and take all the tedious work out of making bread. In the last few years because of the rising need to be health... (posted by Peter 3 years 137 days ago.)

25. Chinese Beef and Black Bean Sauce This recipe incorporates the now popular "Flank Steak," I often think of different ways to prepare it. Typically flank steak is tough because it doesn't have much fat. However, through careful preparation, this recipe makes the steak easy to chew... (posted by Peter 3 years 140 days ago.)