Clara Amico, Author at Sicilian Food Culture

Pantelleria capers: tradition, history and tasty recipes

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Today we are talking about one of the most precious ingredients of Sicilian cuisine: the Pantelleria Caper! The protagonist of many recipes, especially spring and summer, the Pantelleria caper is...

Clara Amico

May 22, 2025

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Sicilian cheeses: taste, tradition and local mastery

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The cheesemakers of Sicily have a rich and colorful history of making cheese that dates back thousands of years. Cheese is central to their culinary heritage, and their cheese mastery...

Clara Amico

April 7, 2025

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Dessert wine, passito and liqueur wine: differences and tasting pairings

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In Sicily, the tradition of wine is so strong and deep-rooted that a day would not be enough to talk about the different types of wine, the grape varieties, the...

Clara Amico

May 11, 2024

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Sicilian fried pizza: the Siciliana from Zafferana Etnea that you absolutely must know about

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Did you know that fried pizza is also Sicilian? Although the origin of fried pizza is attributed to the Neapolitans, the Sicilians too can count this delicious recipe among their...

Clara Amico

March 2, 2024

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Sicilian soups and stews: all the ways to enjoy traditional hot dishes

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Every cuisine has its hot dishes to warm up in the colder seasons! And, as with any culinary tradition, there are soups and stews in Sicilian cuisine that are either...

Clara Amico

January 16, 2024

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7 must-try (little-known) traditional sicilian dishes you have to taste

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Want to try a taste of Sicily without leaving your kitchen? From fresh pasta dishes to traditional desserts, explore the flavorful world of Sicilian cuisine with these seven forgotten but...

Clara Amico

November 11, 2023

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Sicilian ricotta cheese: a symbol of gastronomic tradition and the protagonist of many tasty recipes

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When one thinks of Sicilian cheeses, it is impossible that ricotta does not come to mind. Ricotta, whether from cow or sheep, is the main ingredient in many Sicilian dishes....

Clara Amico

September 18, 2023

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“A brioscia cu’ tuppu” (sicilian brioche): origins and traditions of one of the symbols of Sicilian pastries

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When you see the “brioscia cu’ tuppu” (Sicilian brioche) for the first time you inevitably think: okay, what is this? Is it really eatable or is it a strange work...

Clara Amico

August 2, 2023

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13 Sicilian sauces that can be made quickly and easily

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“There is no better smell than fresh tomato sauce with basil. It tastes of home, of happiness, of sharing”. Yes. That may be true, but in addition to tomato sauce...

Clara Amico

December 23, 2022

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Sicilian Christmas Eve 2022: traditions and foods

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The atmosphere of Christmas, in Sicily, can be felt in the air as early as mid-November. The streets are colored with lights, store windows are filled with decorations, objects and...