Category Archives: food
Pasta e fagioli
Ingredients 2 large sprig fresh rosemary chopped 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 ounces pancetta, chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 5 cups chicken broth 1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes 2 (14.5-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 … Continue reading
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Pecorino puddings
Ingredients 8 ounces sharp pecorino in small pieces 2 ounces ricotta salata 8 ounces ricotta fresh thyme 2 eggs Preparation Chop the pecorino and ricotta salata in the food processor. Add the fresh ricotta, eggs, and thyme and … Continue reading
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Sicilian almond cookies
Almonds are a very important part of the Sicilian table. These little soft cookies are loved all over the island. I can’t imagine Christmas without them. I rolled them in powder sugar or with sliced almonds and top with a … Continue reading
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Roasted cauliflower
One cauliflower, cut into florets 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 lemon wedges, for serving 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper flakes head of garlic halved crosswise Preheat the oven to 400°. On a large rimmed … Continue reading
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Ricotta Tarts with candied carrots
In the winter most of the desserts that Sicilians eat are made with ricotta, from baked cassata to cannoli. The candied carrots add a beautiful color and great flavor to this simple recipe. … Continue reading
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ribollita (Tuscan bread soup)
2 garlic cloves chopped 1 bunch of parsley chopped 4 celery stalks chopped 3 carrots chopped 2 onions chopped 3 tablespoon of olive oil 1 14 oz diced tomatoes 2 pounds black cabbage or Swiss chards coarsely chopped 2/3 cup … Continue reading
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Rose petals and pistachio ice cream bonbons
It is believed that in ancient Greek or Roman days foot runners brought snow from Mount Etna to Taormina or Catania to be flavoured with nuts or berries and honey. It was a treat reserved for aristocrats. In the ninth … Continue reading
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Sicilian bread
Baking bread must be done with love and patience. Making bread is a magical thing, sharing the bread that you have made is even more wonderful and magical. I hope you try this recipe during the cold winter months and … Continue reading
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Jam tart
One of the first dessert that I ever prepared was a tart. In Italy this is one of the most loved dessert, perfect for breakfast or with a cup of tea in the afternoon. 2 1/4 cup unbleached flour … Continue reading
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Olives my way
It is not a secret that I love olives. I watched my grandmother prepare olives for the winter with salt and water ( salamoia) so that they would lose their bitterness. My favorite snack at a open market was always … Continue reading
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