At the core of the Sicilian saying Livàrisi ‘u tistàli – ‘unleashing the browband of the horse’ – is the extremely vivid image of a horse that is let off the reins. The message is that uncontrolled expression carries the…
A poor recipe, but rich in taste. Few and simple ingredients to prepare these caskets full of flavour. Artichokes are stuffed with a mix of flavoured breadcrumbs and (optionally) cheese and then cooked in a pot, stewed, without tomatoes. …
The sandwich with Croquettes (U’ Pane chi Crocchè, or Pane e Cazzilli!), is part 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”…
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,…
Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur mainly produced in Southern Italy, especially in the region around the Gulf of Naples, the Sorrentine Peninsula and the coast of Amalfi, and islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri. It is also produced in Abruzzo, Basilicata, Apulia, Sicily, Sardinia, Menton in France, and the Maltese island of Gozo. In northern Italy, the liqueur is often…
Welcome back to another Sicilian Saying blog post! In each post, we’ll explore a different proverb, uncovering its translation and the wisdom it holds. We’re kicking 2024 off with a funny one! Cu havi culu cunsìddira “Who has an ass…
This recipe is not strictly Sicilian, but it is based on one of the main ingredients of the Sicilian Cuisine – the fried eggplant, which is the protagonist of many traditional recipes such as caponata and parmigiana! This dish has…
Hello, Sicilian cuisine enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to announce the start of our exciting “Christmas Giveaway” at SicilianFoodCulture.com! In the spirit of the festive season, we’re ready to sprinkle some Sicilian magic around the globe. This year, we’ve got some special…
Welcome back to another Sicilian Saying blog post! In each post, we’ll explore a different proverb, uncovering its translation and the wisdom it holds. Today, we’re kicking things off with a captivating saying: Dintra comu ‘na gaddina e fora comu…
Ricotta, whether made from cow’s milk or sheep’s milk, plays a prominent role in Sicilian pastry-making tradition. When properly handled, its texture becomes creamy, soft and light, and it is delicious when paired with chocolate. These ficoccelle have a centre…
