Vegetarian Recipes
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
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...
Side Dishes
Sicilian Frittella: A Spring Celebration of Greens
Sicilian Frittella (frittella) is one of the island’s most beloved seasonal dishes—a humble yet vibrant celebration of early spring produce. This delicate stew of...
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...
Side Dishes
Lemon Braised Artichokes: Simple, Tender and Refreshingly Light
In Sicilian kitchens, artichokes are a beloved ingredient, especially during their peak season. This lemon-scented version (carciofi al limone) is both light and flavorful,...
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...
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...
Vegetarian Recipes
Basil Frittata: A Fresh and Flavorful Recipe to Try Today
This simple yet delicious Sicilian frittata (Italian-style open omelet) is a perfect blend of fresh basil, creamy Pecorino cheese and eggs, all fried to...
First Courses
Pasta with Trapanese Pesto: A Bite of Western Sicily
Sicily’s west coast is home to one of the simplest yet most fragrant pasta sauces: pesto alla trapanese. Unlike Liguria’s green pesto, this rustic...
