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 …
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 …
Sicilian Vegetable Stew: Canazzu
Canazzu, or canazzo, is a flavorful mélange of stewed vegetables consisting mainly of eggplant, much like caponata. This rustic Mediterranean dish is similar to the …
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 …
Sicilian Style Cauliflower
Currants and pignoli or pine nuts feature prominently in Sicilian cuisine. The two ingredients are simultaneously used in many dishes. Currants add just a touch …
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 …
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. …
