Focaccia Siracusana
Focaccia Siracusana, also known as Cuddurúni, is baked in the oven and consists of a bread dough filled with sweet onions, broccoli, Pecorino, olives, and anchovies. A key and characteristic feature of Focaccia Siracusana is its crescent shape.
Orange Cake
Orange cake from Sicily is the ideal cake for wintertime. It is pleasantly fruity, not too sweet, and wonderfully refreshing. Moreover, the preparation is truly child's play. Its special feature: it contains a whole orange including the peel!
Granita al Limone
Granita al limone is an unmistakable Sicilian dessert, especially enjoyed on hot summer days, often served with a brioche for breakfast. It is refreshing and light, and originally comes from the area around Mount Etna.
Maria’s homemade lasagna
Maria's homemade lasagna is lasagna in true Sicilian style, as traditional as it gets. With a bit of time and yet a simple preparation, it results in an exceptionally delicious dish that is almost universally loved.
Sicilian Arancini
Sicilian arancini are one of the most iconic dishes in Sicilian cuisine. These flavorful, fried rice cones are typically filled with a rich ragù, peas, and cheese, and are best enjoyed warm. Their distinctive cone shape is said to evoke
Pasta with Venus clams
Pasta with Venus clams, also known as Spaghetti alle Vongole, is one of the great classics of seafood cuisine. Simple to prepare and full of flavour, it’s a dish that suits any occasion, whether you're enjoying a family dinner or
Oven-Baked Sicilian Sausage
Oven-Baked Sicilian Sausage is baked together with potatoes and fennel seeds, creating a rustic and satisfying main course. Cooking all the ingredients together in the oven gives this traditional Sicilian dish its distinctive flavour, despite its remarkably simple preparation.
Orange and Fennel Salad
Orange and fennel salad is the perfect dish for the winter season. It’s quick and easy to prepare, light and refreshing in taste, and an excellent source of vitamin C. Plus, it requires only a few simple ingredients.
Scacciata
Scacciata is one of the most traditional Christmas dishes in the province of Catania. The dough is filled with broccoli, Tuma (or a mild butter cheese), sausage, spring onions and potatoes, then baked in the oven until golden brown.
Rame di Napoli
Rame di Napoli are fragrant, spiced chocolate pastries traditionally enjoyed around All Souls’ Day. The aroma of these soft cocoa biscuits, coated in dark chocolate and garnished with pistachios, is simply irresistible.