Sicilian Rice Salad
Sicilian Rice Salad is a true classic of Sicilian summer cuisine. Thanks to its versatile ingredients, it can easily be adapted to individual tastes, prepared in advance with minimal effort, and enjoyed both as a light main dish or as
Sicilian-style fava beans
This recipe for Sicilian-style fava beans shows how to prepare a quick, flavourful and uncomplicated side dish using just five ingredients – beans, onion, olive oil, water and salt. It fits perfectly into Mediterranean cuisine and is especially easy to
Lasagne with pumpkin and bacon
Lasagne with pumpkin and bacon are a delicious alternative to classic lasagna made with ground meat and tomato sauce. The main ingredients are complemented by béchamel sauce and smoked provola, creating a combination with rich flavour and a wonderfully tender,
Aeolian salad
Aeolian salad is a light summer salad made with tomatoes, green olives, red onions, anchovy fillets and – a key ingredient on the Aeolian Islands – capers. The salad is finished with high-quality olive oil, a little oregano, fresh basil
Pesto alla Trapanese
Sicilian Trapani-style pesto, known in Italian as “Pesto alla Trapanese,” is made with almonds, basil, tomatoes, and Pecorino cheese. It is enriched with high-quality olive oil, garlic, and, depending on personal taste, salt and pepper. Traditionally, this pesto is served
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.
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.