The parmigiana di melanzane or Eggplant Parmesan that my grandmother Angelina used to make, a version typical of the hinterlands […]
Parmigiana di melanzane alla siciliana (Sicilian Style Eggplant Parmesan) Read Post »
Cauliflower is all the rage these days, showing up in all kinds of trendy dishes from cauliflower rice to —Heaven
Pasta e cavolfiore alla siciliana (Sicilian Style Pasta and Cauliflower) Read Post »
Cannoli are perhaps the most beloved of Italian pastries, a true icon of Italian cookery across the world. So why,
Cannoli siciliani Read Post »
When temperatures reach astronomical highs as they have done lately, I often turn to salads for sustenance. To me, they’re
Insalata pantesca Read Post »
If you like pasta—and who doesn’t?—and if you like cake—and again, who doesn’t?—then you’re sure to like timballo di pasta,
Timballo di pasta con melanzane Read Post »
One of Sicily’s signature dishes, pasta con le sarde, or Pasta with Sardines, is also one of my personal favorites.
Pasta con le sarde Read Post »
Perhaps due to Italy’s hot summers, Italian cuisine, especially southern Italian cuisine, offers a dazzling variety of frozen desserts. Gelato
Cremolata di pesche (Peach Cremolata) Read Post »
Have you ever tried a cardoon? It’s a unique vegetable that looks like an overgrown celery stalk but tastes like
Cardi fritti (Batter-fried Cardoons) Read Post »
Sciusceddu alla messinese comes to us from Sicily, and specifically from Messina, where this unusual primo piatto is a fixture
Sciusceddu alla messinese Read Post »
