Ricotta and spinach meatballs are an original and tasty second course, particularly suitable for children because healthy and light. Moreover, it is a recipe that can be prepared quickly and is therefore suitable for informal lunches or dinners!
The “Brioche col tuppo” are typical Sicilian brioches characterized by the presence of a “hat” in the upper part of the brioche, more affectionately called “tuppo”. The term “tuppo” is the Sicilian word used to indicate the chignon, which derives…
Pasta a picchio pacchiu is one of those summery dishes that Sicilian loves to prepare when is proper summer. The “Picchi Pacchiu” is a tomato-based sauce typical of Palermo, although now widespread throughout the entire island, and called in many…
Another recipe from our amazing Facebook group, a big thanks to our contributor Loredana Mattaliano! Hello everyone! If you like anchovies, pecorino cheese and oregano, then you should definitely try the “Rianata”! It’s a typical recipe from Trapani and it…
Where is the Vastedda coming from? Many people think that Palermo’s cuisine is mainly of Arabic origin but they do not know that more than half of those dishes are derived from “cacher” – Jewish Cuisine. One of the most…
The Panelle Sandwich (U’ Pane chi Panelle), is one of the most classic and oldest examples of street food in the Sicilian town of Palermo. Cheap and Tasty, you can easily find one of the many “Panellari” (Sicilian word for…
The Reginelle Sesame Cookies, also called “Biscotti Regina” or “Viscotta ‘nciminati” in Sicilian dialect, are crispy biscuits from the Palermo area. The peculiarity of the Reginelle is that their surface is entirely covered with sesame seeds, an element already very used in…
Sweet and sour peppers are a classic of traditional Sicilian cuisine. On the one hand the peppers, with their strong and unmistakable taste; on the other hand the sweet and sour sauce, able to enhance even more every ingredient to…
A very original way to prepare swordfish Sicilian style. Perfect as a second course, but also a great idea for an appetizer. If you love meatballs and fish, this is the recipe for you! Recipe and Picture courtesy of…
“Sarde a beccafico” is one of the best known and loved traditional Sicilian recipes. The “beccafico” that gives the recipe its name is a small sparrow-like bird that feeds on sweet ripe figs. In days gone by only the nobility…
