Maria’s Panzanella Salad
Summertime invokes memories of my father’s delicious beefsteak tomatoes he grew in our yard in New York. I remember how sweet and juicy they were. …
Baked Bay Scallops Gratinate
Our family celebrates Christmas with a traditional seafood dinner on Christmas Eve, as most Italians do. This year I decided to make baked scallops instead …
Roasted Bell Pepper Rolls: Involtini di Peperoni
These roasted peppers rolls make a stunning presentation for a holiday appetizer or as a side dish. You can use roasted peppers in a jar …
Fried Pizza Dough Panini Sandwiches
Whenever my mother had leftover pizza dough she would make pasta fritta (fried dough). The thinly rolled out pieces of the dough would puff up …
Spinach Arancini: Arancini agli Spinaci
Arancini are stuffed rice balls. They are a popular street food in Sicily. The most traditional fillings are tomato ragù and cheese with ham. I heard …
Potato Crocche: Crocche di Patate
Although we are more familiar with the French croquette, potato crocchè (crocchè di patate) – small parcels of mashed potato with egg and cheese, coated …
Calamari Salad with Green Olives and Capers
Calamari salad makes a great antipasto dish or side salad, served either chilled or at room temperature. It is similar in flavor to octopus salad but …
Stuffed Baby Eggplants in Tomato Sauce
The humble eggplant, to the Sicilian cook, is like clay to a sculptor. It can be molded, shaped, and interpreted in limitless ways. Baby eggplants …
Stuffed Eggplant Rolls: Involtini di Melanzana
Involtini are small stuffed roll-ups made with either thinly sliced meats or vegetables. These involtini are made using thinly sliced roasted eggplant (milinciana in the …
Panelle Crepes: Chickpea Crepes
Occasionally I get cravings for panelle, a highly nutritious Sicilian snack food. Panelle are basically fritters made of chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour. They are not difficult …
