What is Cucuzza?

Tip submitted by Eleanora Scarpetta


  

Cucuzza
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Cucuzza is a type of squash. Usually lime green in color with a thick shiny skin. A real Italian favorite and especially enjoyed late summer and early fall when cucuzza are in season. It can be cooked like regular squash, especially delicious in stews, omelets, stuffing and fried. Joined in with other vegetables, cucuzza is a must for your minestrone delight. A traditional old-fashioned recipe, like cucuzza tomato sauce over cavatelli is also superb. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ELEANORA SCARPETTA - If you're wondering who I am, I'm the lady from Easton, Ct. who you might have seen on the Martha Stewart Living Show demonstrating traditional Italian Cooking. That's me - Eleanora Scarpetta, the lady who loves to cook and has a passion for food.

I recently moved from the Bronx, approximately 2 years ago. I was born in Naples, Italy in a town called "Cervinara" Province of Avellino. I came to America when I was three years old (about 20 years ago--ha ha) . 

Most of my cooking interests were inspired by my mother. She came to America at age 43 and was a domesticated homemaker all of her life. I was fortunate enough to stay home and raise my three children which gave me the time to apply a lot of my energy towards creative cooking. 

My mother taught me many diversified, easy, traditional Italian dishes which I polished and enhanced for my personal taste. Lets just say I have mastered them and made them more exciting and desirable. 

Of course, much of my motivation comes from a healthy appetite and a craving for good, delicious food. Please read more on my web site...I'd love to share my insight on cooking with you, and tell you more about Italy...its influence and inspiration.

 

 

 

 

Eleanora Scarpetta


 

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