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!  

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. 🥑 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!  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 ...

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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 ...
Back Care for Parents

Back Care for Parents

Parenting is physically demanding between lifting toddlers and strollers, bending over bathtubs, and so much more. Over time, these tasks can lead to some back ...
Back Care for People Who Stand All Day

Back Care for People Who Stand All Day

If you spend most of your day on your feet, you know the toll it can take on your back. Hours of standing may seem ...