Ciciotta is a food from the poor tradition, similar to the more known Polenta. As its name suggests, it is made from chickpea flour (Ceci/Cici) and water. At one time, it was a very simple preparation with just the two…
We recently talked in our article about Sicilian breakfast about the various foods eaten for breakfast by Sicilians when they are not at home. But what is one of the favourite breakfasts of longtime Sicilians? Surely this easy recipe of…
The Panettone is one of Sicily’s typical desserts eaten during the Christmas period and is much appreciated for its spongy texture, which makes it the ideal accompaniment for breakfast or for a quick snack! Indeed this is also served as…
This recipe is certainly one of those recipes that easily adapt to any use (especially during the summer). An aperitif, an end of the meal, a refreshing afternoon snack or even an energizing summer breakfast (perhaps accompanied by a delicious…
The ‘mbriulata is a typical product of Aragona, in the province of Agrigento. The good Sicilian housewives prepared it so that their men could have a unique and substantial meal, which could support them all day long in the hard…
This recipe is a real treat for the palate! Depending on the area where it is prepared, almond pesto changes its ingredients. To prepare it, you can’t miss olive oil, and you can enrich the pasta dish with cherry tomatoes…
Pasta with fava bean pesto and pancetta is a delicious and very tasty first course, and it is typical of the spring season, a period in which fresh fava beans are easy to find. This pesto can be easily prepared…
The “Zucca in Agrodolce”, or sweet and sour pumpkin is a dish that, according to some legends, originates in one of the most known and ancient markets of Palermo: The “Vucciria”. This dish was called by the street vendors of the…
The Panettone is one of Sicily’s typical desserts eaten during the Christmas period and is much appreciated for its spongy texture, which makes it the ideal accompaniment for breakfast or for a quick snack! Indeed this is also served as…
