Cooking With Dr. Capicotto

Welcome to the cooking section! Where passion for food meets a commitment to wellness. Here you’ll find all the episodes of “Cooking with Capicotto.” We keep it pretty Italian around here as Dr. Capicotto continues to explore his heritage through food – homemade pasta is a favorite! A healthy, balanced diet is a key ingredient to maintaining a strong and flexible spine. Whether you’re an amateur home cook or seasoned chef, this content is designed to inspire culinary creativity while keeping wellness at the forefront. Get ready to explore a world of flavors and discover how eating right can help contribute to alleviating back pain by boosting overall health!  

Beef shank and oxtail cooking in a pot as William Capicotto MD preps Osso Bucco.

Cooking with Capicotto: Osso Bucco

Prepping Osso Bucco on a Sunday morning! Pop quiz: Where does the best flavor/taste come from in beef shank and oxtail? Struggling with chronic back ...
Mushrooms in a pan for veal scallopini with drunken mushrooms.

Cooking with Capicotto: Veal Scallopini

We had the thyme, so we made veal scallopini with (drunken šŸ˜‰) mushrooms! Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto MD a ...
Dr William Capicotto discussing eggplant pesto.

Cooking with Capicotto: Eggplant Pesto

What's your pregame ritual? Some weekends before the Bills take the field, I take the kitchen! Here I whipped up my take on an "eggplant ...
William Capicotto while talking about Avocado Toast

Cooking with Capicotto: Avocado Toast

Fueling up before hitting the OR! When you promise avocado toast, you make avocado toast. šŸ„‘ What are your favorite avocado toast toppings? Struggling with ...
Mel with plates of Cubano Sausage, peppers, and onions.

Cooking with Capicotto: Cubano Sausage & Onions

Throwback to the final days of nice weather when we took a little break from heavy cooking. The easy solution: Cubano Sausage from Niagara Produce ...
Tomahawk Pork Chop and homefries on a wicker placemat.

Cooking with Capicotto: Tomahawk Pork Chop

Already tired of turkey? Then may the pork be with you!Ā  Going hog wild for this Tomahawk pork chop and homefries. Struggling with chronic back ...
A close up shot of fettuccine paste with tomatoes.

Cooking with Capicotto: Scallops and Fettuccine

Some sea-riously good eats here: scallops and fettuccine! On a more serious note, I want to say I'm grateful for everyone who wished me and ...
A girl in a red t-shirt eating nutella brownies.

Cooking with Capicotto: Nutella Brownies

When in doubt, add more chocolate. | Baking nutella brownies with Dr. William Capicotto, MD - WNY's most experienced spine surgeon. Struggling with chronic back ...
Slice zucchini cooking in a pan.

Cooking with Capicotto: Steak & SautƩed Zucchini

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Cooked lobster to accompany the black pasta (squid ink pasta).

Cooking with Capicotto: Squid Ink Pasta (Black Pasta) (Part 2/2)

(Part 2/2) Black pasta, green spring onion with green pickled jalapeƱos, you might say we're feeling a little Wicked in the kitchen. šŸ˜‰ Struggling with ...
A ball of squid ink pasta dough, or black pasta dough.

Cooking with Capicotto: Squid Ink Pasta (Part 1/2)

(Part 1/2) With that 107% tariff on imported Italian-made pasta looming ahead, homemade pasta might be the way of the future. Do like the doc ...
William Capicotto MD making Pasta Saporita; pan on stove with garlic and anchovies.

Cooking with Capicotto: Pasta Saporita

Drawing dinner inspo from  ⁨@Andrea-Giuseppucci⁩  only our version of his ā€œSicilian Pasta Saporita,ā€ has browned scallops! šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give ...

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The Role of Fear in Persistent Back Pain

The Role of Fear in Persistent Back Pain

When back pain doesn’t go away after a period of time, many people jump to the conclusion that something is wrong with their body. Believe ...
Give Your Back Some Love For Valentine's Day

Give Your Back Some Love For Valentine’s Day

February is a month of love with Valentine’s Day, the weather slowly getting warmer, and spending time with your family. Why not also give some ...
How to Build a "Back-Resilient" Body

How to Build a “Back-Resilient” Body

Many people try to do everything they can to have a pain-free back. However, people should aim to have a resilient back that can’t necessarily ...
How Core Strength Really Affects Back Pain

How Core Strength Really Affects Back Pain

Core strength is so much more important for your back than you would think. Here’s how core strength actually helps with your back pain: Enhances ...
Best Morning Routine for a Healthy Back

Best Morning Routine for a Healthy Back

You may not be a morning person, but doing these things can help you to maintain a healthy back throughout the day and avoid back ...
How to Prepare Your Back for an International Flight

How to Prepare Your Back for an International Flight

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to travel to Europe? Traveling to Europe is such an amazing experience; however, the back pain that comes ...
Why Your Sleep Setup Matters More Than You Think

Why Your Sleep Setup Matters More Than You Think

If you wake up with back pain, your spine may be sending you a message and your sleep setup could be the cause. Many people ...
How Sitting Less in the New Year Can Save Your Spine

How Sitting Less in the New Year Can Save Your Spine

The New Year is a time to reset habits. A habit you should consider changing is how much you sit. Prolonged sitting can take a ...
Back Care Resolutions: How to Start the New Year Feeling Better

Back Care Resolutions: How to Start the New Year Feeling Better

The New Year is the perfect time for fresh starts and a fresh start you should particularly include is one for your back. Here are ...
Common Back Problems at the End of the Year

Common Back Problems at the End of the Year

As the year winds down, many people notice their back pain getting worse. Between holiday stress, the cold, travel, and changes in your routine, the ...
The Most Common Holiday Back Pain Mistakes

The Most Common Holiday Back Pain Mistakes

The holidays are full of joy, but they’re also full of activities that can strain your back over time. Here are some of the most ...
How to Wrap Presents Without Wrecking Your Back

How to Wrap Presents Without Wrecking Your Back

With Christmas on the way in 2 weeks or so it’s time to start wrapping those gifts you’ve been buying for your friends and family ...