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Capuliato Siciliano | Sicilian Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

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Aug 183 min read

Capuliato Siciliano | Sicilian Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

As summer draws to a close and autumn approaches, Italians get to work preparing some of their favorite warm-weather ingredients to last...

Timballo di Anelletti | Sicilian Baked Pasta Recipe

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Jul 284 min read

Timballo di Anelletti | Sicilian Baked Pasta Recipe

If you love lasagna but want something that stands out a little more, then this is the dish for you. Timballo di Anelletti is a round,...

Mafalda | Sicilian Sandwich Bread Recipe

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Apr 212 min read

Mafalda | Sicilian Sandwich Bread Recipe

Mafalda is a type of Sicilian sandwich bread that is not only delicious, but beautiful! The final product looks complicated, but it’s...

Spiedini Siciliani | Sicilian Shish Kabob Recipe

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Apr 72 min read

Spiedini Siciliani | Sicilian Shish Kabob Recipe

These Sicilian-style shish kabobs are made with rolls—or “involtini”—of meat stuffed with a deliciously seasoned bread crumb filling and...

One of the BEST Pasta Dishes You’ll Ever Try | How to Make Sicilian “Pasta Ru Malu Tempu”

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Apr 73 min read

One of the BEST Pasta Dishes You’ll Ever Try | How to Make Sicilian “Pasta Ru Malu Tempu”

Every now and then we try a rare pasta dish that not only blows us away, but makes us wonder why it hasn’t replaced carbonara as the de...

Melanzane a Beccafico | How to Make Sicilian Stuffed Eggplants

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Apr 72 min read

Melanzane a Beccafico | How to Make Sicilian Stuffed Eggplants

This dish is a variation on “Sarde a Beccafico,” a delicious Sicilian recipe made with fresh sardines. Not all of us are lucky enough to...

Sicilian Honey Pasta | Pasta Cò Meli Recipe

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Mar 102 min read

Sicilian Honey Pasta | Pasta Cò Meli Recipe

Sicilians are masters of sugar, including when they cook pasta. This sweet pasta is made with a toasted almond pesto and glazed in honey....

Five Simple Ways to Make Delicious Broccoli Pasta | The Regional Variations of Southern Italy

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Nov 26, 20236 min read

Five Simple Ways to Make Delicious Broccoli Pasta | The Regional Variations of Southern Italy

Broccoli (at least the kind that you’re likely thinking of) is a traditional southern Italian ingredient. Each region of the south has...

Pistachio-Crusted Beef Rolls | “Involtini Messinesi al Pistacchio” Recipe

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Aug 20, 20232 min read

Pistachio-Crusted Beef Rolls | “Involtini Messinesi al Pistacchio” Recipe

These involtini meat rolls hail from the Sicilian city of Messina. They’re made by stuffing a beef or veal cutlet with seasoned bread...

Sicilian Pistachio Cookies | Paste di Mandorla al Pistacchio Recipe

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Aug 20, 20232 min read

Sicilian Pistachio Cookies | Paste di Mandorla al Pistacchio Recipe

This is the pistachio-flavored version of our favorite Italian cookie: Paste di Mandorla. These unassuming cookies may not look like...

Pesto alla Trapanese Recipe | How to Make Sicilian Pesto Sauce

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Apr 16, 20232 min read

Pesto alla Trapanese Recipe | How to Make Sicilian Pesto Sauce

Everyone knows the famous basil-based “Pesto alla Genovese,” but few outsiders know that there are many different kinds of regional pesto...

Sciavata di Menfi | Stuffed Sicilian “Pizza Pie” Recipe

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Mar 19, 20234 min read

Sciavata di Menfi | Stuffed Sicilian “Pizza Pie” Recipe

Sciavata di Menfi is a highly regional Sicilian dish, found just in one small village. A sort of stuffed “pizza pie,” this incredible...

Frittelle Dolci di Cavolfiore | Sweet Cauliflower Fritter Dessert Recipe

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Mar 5, 20232 min read

Frittelle Dolci di Cavolfiore | Sweet Cauliflower Fritter Dessert Recipe

Cauliflower for dessert? Yep! In Sicily, they make these fried vegetable treats which are unbelievably yummy despite a surprisingly low...

Sicilian Cauliflower Pasta | “Pasta con i Broccoli Arriminati” Recipe

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Mar 5, 20233 min read

Sicilian Cauliflower Pasta | “Pasta con i Broccoli Arriminati” Recipe

When my Calabrian wife, Eva, told me that this cauliflower pasta is one of Italy’s “best pasta dishes,” I was sure she was exaggerating....

Cudduruni con Cavolfiore | Savory Cauliflower Pie Recipe

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Mar 5, 20233 min read

Cudduruni con Cavolfiore | Savory Cauliflower Pie Recipe

Looking for a way to turn cauliflower into a stunning, centerpiece dish? Look no further! Variations of this savory pie can be found all...

Zucca in Agrodolce | Sicilian Sweet & Sour Squash Recipe

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Oct 30, 20221 min read

Zucca in Agrodolce | Sicilian Sweet & Sour Squash Recipe

This Sicilian dish dresses shallow-fried squash with a sweet and sour marinade. It's delicious, and a great way to make a stand-out...

Gnocchuli Cavati | Sicilian Pasta Recipe

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Sep 26, 20213 min read

Gnocchuli Cavati | Sicilian Pasta Recipe

This handmade pasta is extremely rare, even in Italy. You won't find it on store shelves, so you either need to know someone who can make...

Pasta cu i Cucunci | Sicilian Vegetable Pasta

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Sep 5, 20212 min read

Pasta cu i Cucunci | Sicilian Vegetable Pasta

This dish is an excellent example of how pasta water—full of starch and minerals—can be used to create incredibly creamy sauces with...

Scacciata Ragusana | Italian Folded Pizza Recipe

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Aug 1, 20213 min read

Scacciata Ragusana | Italian Folded Pizza Recipe

Although not technically a "pizza," this Sicilian dish is so delicious you just might prefer it to a classic pie! A hearty, tangy filling...

Arancini Recipe | How to Make Authentic Sicilian Arancini

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Jul 18, 20213 min read

Arancini Recipe | How to Make Authentic Sicilian Arancini

In Sicily, arancini (or arancine in Palermo) come in many varieties with different fillings. This recipe is for the most classic...