Street Food
Panelle: The Iconic Street Food from Palermo
A humble dish with centuries of tradition, panelle are made from just chickpea flour, water and salt—nothing more. Yet with the right technique, this...
Side Dishes
Orange Salad: A Naturally Refreshing Sicilian Classic
Orange Salad (insalata di arance) is a vibrant citrus dish that highlights the tang of oranges, with optional crunchy fennel and aromatic hints of...
Appetizers
Spaghetti Frittata: The Ultimate Leftover Pasta Dish
One of the most beloved Italian leftover recipes, frittata di spaghetti turns a plate of cold spaghetti — whether plain or with sauce —...
Appetizers
Fried Ricotta: A Quick Golden Delight
A rustic, no-fuss dish that turns fresh ricotta into something warm and rich. Whether served as an appetizer or snack, fried ricotta (ricotta fritta)...
Appetizers
Fried Cardoons: A Little Snack of Winter Sunshine
Cardoons (closely related to artichokes) are a beloved winter vegetable in Sicily, known for their slightly bitter taste and hearty texture. Once you strip...
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...
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...
