This delicious tangerine jam is versatile and can be eaten either as a classic filling for cookies, cakes or with the classic bread, butter and jam but it is also delicious together with spicy cheeses! An extremely simple recipe, made…
AV in Sicily, a new travel series around Sicily and some special episodes around the world, memoirs, and reflections by Alex Vecchietti. Alex is a Musician and English Teacher in Palermo, Sicily and he will take show you Sicily through a fresh…
Despite the simplicity of the dish, “Pasta alla Norma” is one of the most popular dishes in Sicily, possibly thanks to its rich flavour and its extreme simplicity in its creation. The secret is in having some very mature tomatoes,…
The taste of Sicilian oregano is very different compared to other types of oregano, as it is a slightly bitter and spicy, and it does taste very unique. What really makes the difference of course is the territory giving it…
The Saint Joseph’s Sfincia (Sfinci i’ San Giuseppi) is a typical dessert widespread in the western Sicily, especially in Palermo. The name “Sfincia” – like “Sfincione” – comes from the Latin “Spongia”, meaning sponge, and is due to the particular…
Is 2020 going to be the year of Sicily? According to Forbes, the most influential U.S. magazine worldwide in terms of trends, Sicily is the second-best destination to visit in 2020 (we know, it should’ve been in the first place!).…
A perfect side dish to accompany meat or fish dishes or enjoyed alone in the middle of a good sandwich, grilled eggplant is a light, tasty and easy to prepare side dish. A perfect recipe also for those who love…
Another recipe from our amazing Facebook group, a big thanks to our contributor Loredana Mattaliano! Hello everyone, if you like pesto, make this delicious Pesto Trapanese (as of Pesto from Trapani!), typical from Sicily in few simple steps and…
Rosticceria, or Tavola Calda, is probably the first real “Fast Food” in Sicily – forget about Mc Donalds or Burger King, if you want to taste something truly sicilian, but you don’t want to sit on a table and have something very quickly,…
Granita, in any of its versions, is a typical Sicilian summer recipe, easily found far and wide across the island. This version features pistachios, famous for their antioxidant properties that help lower cholesterol and have a fairly low glycemic index…
