Ravioli of the Island of Capri: Ravioli Alla Caprese
Ravioli alla Caprese is the most simple yet delicious “primo” on the Island of Capri. Using the best ingredients of fresh ricotta, Parmigiana-Reggiano cheese and …
Sicilian Tilapia with Roasted Lemon Asparagus
Relaxing rainy day here today in Pennsylvania. I spent the morning excitedly planning out the garden! With spring just around the corner and an expanded garden for …
Postcard from Pantelleria: “Daughter of the Wind”
“There are places you leave. And places that never leave you.” “Michela, guardi! (look)” said my new friend, Francesco, as we turned toward the street. …
Lesson 2 – Finding love in Sicily: Trovare l’amore in Sicilia
Thank you to everyone that helped make the February 2009 “The Supper of Lamb” such a fun event. This month’s event was titled “Finding Love …
Carciofi Gratinati: Baked Artichokes
Artichokes, lemons, capers and mint are ingredients found all over Sicily. Sicilian artichokes, often called spinelli (spiny), are small with spiny points. Capers are found …
Sicilian Torta di Pistacchio
Ahhh, the illusive Sicilian Torta di Pistacchio! There is a small hilltop town near Mount Etna named Bronte which is known for its pistachios. And …
Opera Night: Divine ‘Pasta alla Norma’
It’s Opera Night here at Casa Becci! I have been dying for a heaping plate of ‘Pasta alla Norma’ – a Sicilian speciality named after …
Insalata di Arancie, Finocchi, ed Olive Nere: Orange, Fennel, and Black Olive Salad
In Sicily, oranges and olives are grown everywhere. This salad which also uses fennel, blends together very well and is a great example of the …
Postcard from Capri: “Vacanza con il Morto” (“Vacation with the Dead”)
As I sit here on a very frosty January morning, I am planning my next escape to Italy – the hills of Tuscany. A bit of …
Involtini di Manzo: Sicilian Beef Rolls
Involtini. Rolls of….beef, veal, pesce spada (swordfish) ….you name it. Italians love Involtini and the Sicilians have their share of versions of these tasty recipes. …
Ricotta and Mint Ravioli in a Sage-Brown Butter Sauce
Another treat from Chef Angelo in Pantelleria! This amazing island specialty is found on many a menu around the island however, when visiting in the heat of …
L’Angolo di Angelo (Angelo’s Corner): Insalata Pantesca
In late August, I visited the tiny island of Pantelleria, off the southern coast of Sicily. The island finds itself closer to the shores of …
