Insalata di arance, olive e finocchio (orange, fennel and olive salad) – Sicilia Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins We had another version of this dish when we visited Sicily where winter melon (musk melon like honeydew or casaba) was substituted for the then out of season oranges. Both versions…
BIGNÈ DI SAN GIUSEPPE (BEIGNETS) – Campania
BIGNÈ DI SAN GIUSEPPE (BEIGNETS) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 50 mins The 19th of March is the Festa di San Giuseppe in Italy in honour of Joseph, Jesus Christ’s step-father. It is celebrated as Father’s Day and a type of doughnut, Bignè di San Giuseppe is…
Busiate al pesto trapanese (corkscrew pasta with tomato almond pesto)- Sicilia
Busiate al pesto trapanese (corkscrew pasta with tomato, basil and almond pesto)- Sicilia Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins This is a simple, healthy dish to make, particularly if you use or make a pasta made from ancient Sicilian grains or Kamut. This is a quintessential…
Busiate (cork screw-shaped pasta)-Sicilia
Anelletti al forno (ring-shaped pasta with meat sauce, peas and cheese) – Sicilia
Anelletti al forno (ring-shaped pasta with meat sauce, peas and cheese) – Sicilia Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 2 hours 45 mins Total time 3 hours Categories: Kids, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta, Dairy free* eliminate the cheese, Vegetarian*make with tomato sauce instead of meat sauce Anelletti are a ring-shaped…
Maccheroni al gratin veloce (quick macaroni and cheese)
Maccheroni al gratin veloce (quick macaroni and cheese) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Kids, Gluten Free*use gluten free pasta, Vegetarian, Season: Autumn/WinterThis is the quick version of the traditional recipe based on a bechamel sauce.For children sometimes I add cubed ham to the pasta….
Caponata (sweet and sour aubergine (eggplant)) – Sicilia
5.0 from 1 reviews Caponata (sweet and sour aubergine (eggplant)) – Sicilia Print Prep time 35 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 35 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Healthy, Kids, Gluten free, Season: Summer There are many variations on caponata depending which region of Sicily the recipe originates. This one is…
Pasta alla Norma (tomato, aubergine and ricotta salata pasta) – Sicilia
Pasta alla Norma (tomato, aubergine and ricotta salata pasta) – Sicilia Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 1 hour Total time 2 hours Categories: Vegetarian, Dairy Free*leave out the cheese, Gluten free*use gluten-free pasta, Season: Summer Pasta alla Norma is a quintessential Siclian dish named for the opera, Norma, written by Catania…
Spaghetti con polpette (spaghetti and meatballs) – Sicilia
Spaghetti con polpette (spaghetti and meatballs) – Sicilia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 40 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free*eliminate cheese and substitute wine or water for milk, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta, Quick and Easy Spaghetti and meatballs is a favourite amongst children and adults love…
Maccheroni al gratin (macaroni and cheese) – Sicilia
Maccheroni al gratin (macaroni and cheese) – Sicilia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Kids, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Season: Autumn/Winter The key to making this dish properly is making a loose béchamel sauce and partially cooking the pasta before finishing it…