Second courses

  1. Merluzzo alla Siciliana (Cod Sicilian style)
    Merluzzo alla Siciliana (Cod Sicilian style)

    Put a pot on the fire with olive oil and crushed garlic.
    When the garlic is browned, add the tomato pulp, salt and pepper.
    Add the...

  2. Swordfish rolls (Involtini di Pesce Spada)
    Swordfish rolls (Involtini di Pesce Spada)

    Mince the garlic and parsley, mix with the breadcrumbs and cheese
    Pour just enough oil to moisten the mixture.
    Take the slices of...

Cakes

  1. Cassata Siciliana (Cassata Cake)
    Cassata Siciliana (Cassata Cake)

    The cassata siciliana consists of round sponge cake moistened with fruit juices or liqueur and layered with ricotta cheese, candied peel, and a...

First courses

  1. Pasta all Norma
    Pasta all Norma

    Cut the eggplant into cubes and lightly salt,put it aside to let any excess water out .
    Put the olive oil in a frying pan and saute the...

  2. Pasta with Pesto from Trapani
    Preparation of the Pesto Sauce

    Put in a mortar the garlic ,salt and the basil: rotating the pestle, crushing and pounding the ingredients along the walls. Add the oil gradually...

Soups

  1. Broad bean soup (Zuppa di Fave)
    Broad bean soup ,Zuppa di Fave,

    Preparation:
    In a large pan place 3/4 liter of water the broad beans , add the finely chopped onion ,the chopped tomatoes,celery and salt to...

Specialty dishes

  1. Gatò di patate (Gateau potatoes)
    Gatò di patate (Gateau potatoes)

    Boil the potatoes, remove the peel and mash. Add the butter, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, the egg whites, crumbled salami and ham, parsley, salt...

Sweets

  1. Crispelle di riso
    Crispelle di riso

    Cook the rice with the milk to a gentle flame, adjusting with salt, until the milk will be completely absorbed. Continue cooking, adding hot water...

Salads

  1. Insalata di Arance Rosse (Blood oranges salad)
    Insalata di Arance Rosse (Blood oranges salad)

    Peel and cut the oranges into small chunks into a salad bowl ,add the cut green onions,pinch of salt,chilly pepper,and mix all together add the...

Side dishes

  1. Eggplant Parmesan (parmigiana di melanzane)
    Eggplant Parmesan (parmigiana di melanzane)

    Preparation:
    Cut the ends on the eggplants and peel them. Cut into slices about half a centimeter thick. It is usually cut in length but if...