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Main Courses
Stuffed Squid: Zesty, Tasty and Packed with Flavor
There’s something magical about Sicilian stuffed squid (calamari ripieni) — a dish that brings together the simplicity of fresh seafood with the bold flavors...
Side Dishes
Gratin Tomatoes: Bursting with Mediterranean Goodness
Juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes meet a savory filling in this classic side dish that’s simple, rustic and bursting with flavor. Gratin Tomatoes (pomodori gratinati) are...
Street Food
Sfincione: Palermo’s Original Street Food Pizza
Sfincione is a flavorful, focaccia-like pizza that captures the soul of Palermo’s vibrant street food scene. Thicker and fluffier than your average slice, it’s...
Appetizers
Baked Black Olives: Rustic Simplicity in the Traditional Way
Baked black olives (olive infornate) are a staple of old-world Sicilian kitchens, especially during the autumn olive harvest. This rustic technique combines sun-drying, salting...
Side Dishes
Stuffed Eggplant Cutlets: Crispy, Creamy and Irresistibly Sicilian
This beloved Sicilian dish - cotolette di melanzane - is a delicious example of home cooking at its most satisfying. It brings together the...
Street Food
Scaccia: The Art of the Stuffed Sicilian Flatbread
Scaccia—also known as schiacciata in some areas—is a traditional Sicilian stuffed flatbread made from leavened bread dough. The filling typically features a savory mix...
Main Courses
Buttoned Baby Tuna: From Fishing Boats to Your Oven
In the world of Sicilian seafood dishes, tonnetto "abbuttunatu" stands out as a rustic, home-style recipe once common in coastal villages. The name literally...
First Courses
Baked Anelletti: Sicily’s Signature Pasta Experience
One of Sicily’s most iconic comfort foods, anelletti al forno (or timballo di anelletti) is a baked pasta timbale made with tiny ring-shaped pasta...
Main Courses
Sicilian Stuffed Meatloaf: A Sunday Classic from the Countryside
In Sicilian homes, Sicilian Stuffed Meatloaf—known locally as Polpettone alla Siciliana—often takes center stage at Sunday lunches and special occasions, bringing generations around the...