sicilian Recipes
8 delicious sicilian recipes from around the world
Arancini
Sicilian rice balls - leftover risotto shaped around ragù and mozzarella, breaded and deep-fried. Street food perfection.
Cannoli Siciliani
Sicilian pastry tubes - crispy shells filled with sweet ricotta cream.
Caponata Siciliana
Sicilian sweet and sour eggplant - agrodolce vegetables with capers and olives.
Cassata Siciliana
A quintessential Sicilian dessert, Cassata Siciliana is a vibrant and rich cake featuring layers of moist sponge cake, a creamy sweetened ricotta filling, and a sweet marzipan coating, often adorned with candied fruits. It's a labor of love, traditionally prepared for Easter.
Granita Siciliana
Granita Siciliana is a refreshing, crystalline frozen dessert originating from Sicily. It's traditionally enjoyed for breakfast, often served with a soft, sweet brioche bun called 'brioche col tuppo' for dipping. This recipe offers a guide to making a classic fruit or coffee granita.
Involtini di Carne
Italian beef rolls - thin beef wrapped around filling, braised in tomato sauce.
Pasta alla Norma
A classic Sicilian pasta dish featuring tender fried eggplant, a rich tomato and basil sauce, and salty ricotta salata. This recipe offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
Pesto Trapanese
A vibrant and rustic Sicilian pesto, traditionally made without cheese or pine nuts. This version features the bright flavors of fresh tomatoes, the rich nuttiness of almonds, aromatic basil, and pungent garlic, all bound together with good quality extra virgin olive oil.