Tag Archives: Sicily

CASSATELLE TRAPANESI – CASSATEDDI TRAPANISI

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Today’s recipe is another one of my Sicilian recipes.  Cassatelle (or cassateddi in Sicilian) are sweets typical of the town of Trapani, where my mum was born.  They are usually eaten in winter and spring, which is when the fresh … Continue reading →

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SARDE A BECCAFICO ALLA PALERMITANA

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

Today’s Regional Italian dish takes us back to Sicily… to Palermo to be precise.  It is a very popular dish and like all popular dishes, every family has its own recipe or twist.  Also each Sicilian city has its variations.  … Continue reading →

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FISH BROTH WITH GARLIC CROSTINI

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

Today I want to share with you the recipe for a delicious fish broth.  It is the same recipe of the broth we use for Fish Couscous, but instead of being used to make couscous, it is served plain with some … Continue reading →

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CASSATA SICILIANA

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

Happy Easter everyone!!!  Today I want to share with you my family’s recipe for the most iconic Sicilian cake: Cassata!  It is a delicious dessert made with sponge cake, filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate and decorated with candied fruits … Continue reading →

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BUSIATI WITH EGGPLANT AND GARLIC & THYME BREADCRUMBS

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Today’s dish is a recipe I came up with a little while ago.  Do you ever have a day when you want to use up ingredients that are taking too much place in your pantry or fridge?  It happens quite … Continue reading →

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PASTA CON LE SARDE ALLA PALERMITANA

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

I am quite sure I have said this already, but just in case you have missed that specific post, I will repeat myself… I like fish, but I am not a HUGE fish lover. If I had to choose only … Continue reading →

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SWORDFISH INVOLTINI IN TOMATO SAUCE

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

Swordfish involtini are a very common dish in Sicily and they are also one of my favourite recipes for fish!  A little while ago I already shared with you the recipe of how to make Baked Swordfish Involtini.  Today I … Continue reading →

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BISCOTTI DI FICHI – FIG COOKIES

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

Today, as part of my series on Regional Italian Cuisines, I want to share with you the recipe for a very traditional Christmas Sicilian sweet: biscotti di fichi.  They are made with the same dough and filling of Buccellato (the … Continue reading →

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