A TASTE OF SICILY

Sicilian & Mediterranean culture, cuisine and travel.

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Sicily in a Bowl: Spaghetti with Capuliato and Courgette

Capuliato and Courgette: A Love Story Capuliato is a traditional Sicilian condiment made from sun-dried tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic,...

Fresh and Zesty: Spaghetti with Lemony Courgette Pesto

Welcome to my kitchen, where I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting pasta recipes. Today, I'm thrilled to share a delightful...

Spaghetti with Sun-dried Tomato, Turnip Tops, and Pistachio Pesto

A Delectable Twist on a Classic Dish When it comes to pasta, few dishes are as comforting and versatile as spaghetti. But why settle for...

Roasted Sicilian Caponata: A Healthier Twist on a Flavourful Tradition

Caponata is a traditional Sicilian dish known for its unique blend of sweet and sour flavours. It originated in Sicily, Italy, and has...

Carrot Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto & Stracciatella

Carrot Pomace Magic: Gnocchi, Pesto, and Cheesy Stracciatella Dance Party! Hey there, my fellow food wizards! Today, I'm about to spill...

Chef's Potato, Leek & Fontina Risotto

Calling all food lovers! Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil a sensational recipe that promises to transport your taste...

Tagliatelle all'Ortolana

About the pasta: I've said this before, but making pasta at home is such a rewarding experience, and though it may seem intimidating at...

Cotolette di Finocchi (Fennel Cutlets with Crunchy Breadcrumbs)

Fennel is a much beloved vegetable across Italy and even more in Sicily where, not only do we use the bulb in salads and cooked dishes,...

Sicilian "Macco" (Cream of Fava Beans) with Butter-Sautéed Spring Greens

Fava beans or broad beans are a very ancient and precious legume that has been part of our food culture for centuries. During spring and...

Sweet Potato Gluten Free Gnocchi...Two Ways

If you want to make gnocchi like an Italian grandmother, you've reached the right place. I have posted over the years a number of...

Sensational Biancomangiare Cake

Take a sweet stroll through Sicily with every luscious bite of the Biancomangiare Cake - a delightful blend of creamy dreams and vibrant...

Pici with Carrot Tops Pesto

When I was in my early twenties, I briefly shared a small flat in the beautiful city of Padua, in Northeast Italy, with a German lady....

Homemade Tagliatelle with Sage Pesto

About the Homemade Pasta Making pasta at home is really easy and each time I do I always promise myself I'll do it more often! Over the...

Frittelle Ricotta & Cioccolato (Chocolate & Ricotta Donuts)

These chocolate and ricotta donuts are a delicious and quick dessert. Making them is so simple and everyone will like them. As I've said...

Artichokes in Citrus Sauce (Carciofi ai 4 Succhi)

This recipe combines some of the best and most typically Mediterranean ingredients - artichokes, oranges, lemons, capers, olive oil....

Pumpkin & Chickpea Minestrone

Minestrone is a thick soup of Italian origin made with vegetables, often with the addition of pasta or rice. Traditionally, minestrone...

Oven-baked Aubergine "Anelletti" (Anelletti al Forno alle Melanzane)

Sicilian cuisine is truly an endless treasure trove. I could spend hours, nay, days talking about the variety of influences, flavours,...

Roast Grapes, Radicchio & Grilled Cheese

Not your usual contorno, (side dish), this is one you can save for when you have those guests you want to impress. It's jaw-droopingly...

Corzetti with Spinach & Chickpea Pesto

Corzetti (also spelled as Croxetti or Curzetti) is a kind of pasta typical of the Ligurian cuisine of north-west Italy, characterised by...

Roasted Peppers & Buffalo Mozzarella Warm Salad

I simply adore roasted peppers! The smoky aroma is something I particularly associate with memories of home, Sicily, where during summer...