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…
This is one of the easiest recipes ever made – but not less tasty than others. Try it with a perfectly cooked Spaghetti plate – remember, al dente! You can even put it in the freezer! In this way, you’ll…
Pistachios pesto is a very typical recipe of the Sicilian culinary tradition, due also to the incredible quality of our Pistachios, with the famous “Pistachio di Bronte” on top of them. The realization of this recipe is very simple and…
These Sicilian Fiori di Zucca fritti are a typical appetizer which is usually prepared in springtime and (especially) in the summertime. Making this recipe is very easy, the trick is to adjust the temperature of the oil in order to…
Cucuzzata is a typical Sicilian long zucchini jam, used in the preparation of some Sicilian desserts, but also to accompany cold cuts and cheeses. It owes its name to the long zucchini called, precisely, cucuzza!
So, you want to try Sicilian Cannoli but you can’t find them in your town? Did you come back from a trip to Sicily where you fall in love with Cannoli and want to taste them again? Sicilian Food Culture is here for…
