Many of you are familiar with the muffuletta sandwich made famous in New Orleans by Italian immigrants.  The muffuletta (or muffulettu) is also a type of Sicilian bread, the same one used to make the sandwich.  The bread is covered with sesame seeds and is crispy on the outside and soft and silky on the […]

There is nothing better than a thick slice of authentic Sicilian pizza—just ask my kids.  Sicilian style pizza, or sfincione as we call it, has a thick crust and is similar to focaccia.  The crust is crispy on the outside but light, spongy, and soft inside, with a layer of tomato sauce and cheese on […]