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…
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…
Pitoni Messinesi (also called Pidoni) are one of the many typical street foods of the city of Messina. The filling of curly escarole, cheese and anchovies is considered the ‘traditional’ one, but it is now common to find them on…
This easy-to-prepare recipe is an unparalleled delicacy! For an optimal result get some rather large and fresh flowers, stuff them as you like (or follow our recipe!) and fry them in deep oil using the immersion technique. Serve them hot…
Embark on a culinary journey to Sicily with our exquisite Sicilian Pasta with Cauliflower recipe. This delectable dish, deeply rooted in Sicilian tradition, showcases the unique blend of tender cauliflower, aromatic saffron, and crunchy pine nuts, combined with the richness…
This Sicilian sesame nougat called giuggiulena ( but also known as ‘cubbaita’ or ‘giurgiulena’) is a typical dessert, widespread throughout the region and also in neighbouring Calabria and typically served during the Christmas period! Its name derives from the main…
The recipe for pasta with tuna ragu is typical from Trapani, and is not very well known outside of Sicily. It is usually served with the “busiate” that is a type of pasta originating in the province of Trapani. It…
A stuffed rice ball, deep fried, full of love with the shape of the Sun: that’s how I would describe an Arancina. And yes, I said “arancinA” not “arancinO”, since this is the recipe for the Arancina (female!) as it…
A fresh and tasty first course, this reinterpretation of the famous pasta with clams goes very well alongside the flavor of pistachios. If you want to add a further note of freshness and acidity, you can also add some orange…
