Parmigiana di Melanzane is an eggplant bake that is wonderfully juicy and a classic of Sicilian cuisine. Slices of fried eggplant are layered with tomato sauce and cheese in a baking dish and then finished in the oven until golden

Pasta alla Norma is one of the most popular first courses in Sicilian cuisine. The recipe is characterised by the typical flavours of the summer season: ripe red tomatoes, freshly fried golden eggplants, garlic, and salted ricotta cheese.