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Pasta with Tomato Sauce: The Mother of All Sicilian Pasta Dishes
Ask any Sicilian about their ultimate comfort food and chances are they’ll say “pasta con la salsa”—the mother of all Sicilian pasta dishes. But...
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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...
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Grilled Prawns: The Taste of the Mediterranean
Few things capture the soul of Sicilian seaside cooking like freshly grilled prawns (gamberoni arrostiti). Simple, honest and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this dish...
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Fried Red Mullet: A Sicilian Classic from the Sea
Crispy, rustic and packed with flavor, this traditional Sicilian dish lets the freshness of the Mediterranean shine. Triglie fritte - crispy fried red mullet...
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Fish Couscous: From African Roots to the Coastal Kitchens of Western Sicily
In Western Sicily, especially around Trapani, couscous is a symbol of cultural fusion and Mediterranean tradition. Unlike the North African version, Sicilian couscous is...
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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...
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Pasta with Sardines: The Soul of Sicily’s Seaside Traditions
This traditional Sicilian dish, known locally as "Pasta chi Sardi", is a masterpiece of contrasts — sweet and savory, crunchy and tender. Wild fennel...
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Messina-Style Beef Skewers: A Sicilian Barbecue Specialty
These savory skewers are a Sicilian barbecue favorite, inspired by the bold flavors of Messina. Bracioline alla messinese are slices of tender beef filled...
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Sweet and Sour Rabbit (with Caponata): Agrodolce Magic
A dish from Sicilian country kitchens, Sweet and Sour Rabbit (coniglio in agrodolce) brings together humble ingredients and bold flavor. Its sweet-and-sour glaze reflects...
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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...
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Stuffed Lacerto: A Sicilian Nonna’s Sunday Classic Beef Roast
In Sicily, Sunday lunch isn’t just a meal—it’s a moment of connection, tradition and pride. And if Sicily had an official Sunday roast, this...
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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...
