Fried Breaded Cardoon
While grocery shopping the other day I was fortunate to come across some cardoons (carduna in the Sicilian dialect, cardi or cardone in Italian), which …
Artichoke Gratinata
I found some baby artichokes at my local supermarket yesterday, most likely the last of the season. I was hoping to also find some fresh …
Potatoes Pizzaiola: Patate alla Pizzaiola
Who doesn’t love fried potatoes? Pizzaiola means pizza style, or in this case Sicilian style pizza. This dish is made with fried potatoes which are …
Wilted Escarole with Black Olives and Capers
Consuming greens or green leafy vegetables is undisputedly beneficial to your health. Italians love greens (verdura), especially bitter greens like escarole (scarola), chicory, and curly …
Cauliflower Fritters
My mom was a working mother so she didn’t have a lot of time to prepare dinners during the week. These were always a hit …
Roasted Eggplant Salad
My daughter Amanda decided she was going to start a mini-farm this year. Mind you, she has never grown a vegetable in all her …
Sicilian Baked Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
Sicilians really love their vegies. I grew up eating a load of vegetables. My friends often wonder how I stay thin because I’m constantly cooking. …
Sicilian Sweet and Sour Zucchini: Zucchini Agrodulce
Agrodulce means sweet and sour. Zucchini Agrodulce is zucchini sautéed in olive oil with onions, mint, and a sweet and sour sauce. Sometimes garlic is …
Romano Beans with Pancetta, Tomato, and Garlic
If you’ve never had Romano beans before, I can only say that you’ve been …
