The Sicilian name for this dish is Carne Arrustuta, which simply means roasted meat. In the Italian language the dish is called Bistecca alla Griglia, or grilled steak. Whenever I have guests over for dinner, I try to plan a menu that involves dishes that are easy to make or …
Caponata is a Sicilian eggplant appetizer, but it can also be served as a side dish for fish. It has a sweet and sour character. The secret to making a successful caponata is to get the balance between the vinegar and sugar just right – not too vinegary, not too …
Italians call them zeppole and Sicilians call them sfinci. But no matter what you call them, these little fried doughnuts are delicious. If you’ve ever been to an Italian street fair, zeppole is one of the most popular foods served. Where I grew up – the most famous …
The ingredients of this salad seem an odd combination but it is the perfect marriage of sweet, salty, and crunchy. This is one of my favorite salads. There is a whole lot going on in one mouthful. You have the sweet, fresh, acidic, citrusy taste of the oranges, contrasted by …
Fava beans have been a food staple throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East since ancient times. Fava beans, also known as broad beans, are very nutritious. Fresh and dried fava beans are a fundamental food in Sicilian cuisine. In Sicily, Maccu – an ancient dish made of mashed or pureed …
To be honest with you, I could give a dissertation on the uses of breadcrumbs in Sicilian cuisine. Throwing leftover bread away was considered a sin, and frugal housewives cleverly used bread crumbs to stretch out meat dishes. These delicious seasoned bread crumbs are used to coat almost anything conceivably …
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