Romanesco Goes to Sicily
Sicily has been on my mind. Both my maternal grandparents came from Sicily, but I never met that grandfather, Antonio, who died before I was …
Citrus Roasted Chicken and Couscous 💘
Valentine’s Day is in the air 💕! Candies and chocolates are for sale everywhere you turn and people are busily making restaurant reservations for the …
Peperonata – Stewed summer sweet peppers
I was thinking about the upcoming 4th of July holiday while I was shopping this week. I spotted wonderful summer bell peppers at many of …
Sicilian Stuffed Peppers
Summer, summer, summer ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️… what to cook this hot summer? When you want something tasty and filling, Sicilian stuffed peppers are the …
Polpettine al Limone (Lemon Scented Meatballs)
The island of Capri, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea and off the coast of Naples, Italy, is one of the most beautiful spots in the …
It’s What’s for Lent: Falsomagro
Christians around the world, during Lent, are supposed moderate their diets and have simple meals meant to invoke contemplation and a period of waiting for …
An Ode to Escarole :-)
Ciao ciao, dear friends! A nice quiet, chilly Saturday morning here in Pennsylvania! After a crazy, busy work week, it feels exceptional to just sit …
Eggplant-Wrapped Veal Meatballs
I received a cookbook as a birthday present from some work colleagues back in 1992. It’s by Jo Bettoja and is all about southern Italian …
You Had Me at Gelo ☺ Gelo d’Anguria (Watermelon Pudding)
Eating watermelon on a hot summer’s day is sort of like sticking your head in the fridge to cool off. Am I right?? That ‘ahhhh’ …
Caponata alla Siciliana Revisited
I’ve been on an eggplant kick lately. It’s summertime and eggplant are everywhere in the farmer’s markets and grocery stores. People seem to be terrified …
Somewhere Beyond the Sea: Sicilian Clams with Fennel Broth
When the summer heat comes swooping in, I always have a hankering for clams – a big, soupy bowl of briny littlenecks bathed in garlicky …
Beat the Winter Beiges! Sicilian Blood Orange Sangria to Pizazz Your Palate
Aah, the winter beiges! Trips to the local farm market this time of year tend to be rather uninspiring – fresh heaps of gorgeous colorful …
