Cannoli Siciliani

My grandmother’s recipe for a Sicilian classic: Fish Couscous, made from scratch!

My aunt’s recipe for a traditional Sicilian semifreddo made with almonds and served with a warm chocolate sauce.

Buccellato – a Sicilian ring shaped shortbread cake filled with dried figs, raisins, candied fruits, nuts and chocolate.

Gelo di Melone – My grandmother’s recipe for a classic Sicilian dessert: watermelon jello with a hint of cinnamon, chocolate chips and pistachios

Cassatine Siciliane – delicious little cakes filled with a sweet ricotta cream and covered with marzipan and royal icing.

How to make pistachio gelato at home and a new way to serve it: in a soft bun, Sicilian style!

Spiedini- Spitina palermitani: meatball, cheese and salami skewers, breaded and fried.

Pomegranate Martini – A refreshing drink made with orange liqueur, vodka and pomegranate juice: perfect for Christmas or New Year’s Eve!

The recipe with step by step instructions for Cazzilli – Crocchè di patate, a very popular street food from Palermo!

The recipe for a refreshing drink inspired by Sicily: Grand Marnier, orange juice and lime.

Polpi Bolliti – one of the many dishes of my Sicilian Street Food New Year’s Eve Party!

Caponata. A classic Sicilian sweet & sour vegetarian dish.

Baked Anelletti – My family’s popular “pasta bake” in Palermo (Sicily).

Bruschetta and Sicilian caponata. With eggplant, olives, pine nuts… The best ever! (in Italian)

Involtini di Pesce Spada or Swordfish Rolls, a simple Sicilian recipe with explosive tastes.

Nothing quite makes a Holiday Weekend like a freshly made pizza!

Fig-filled cookies topped with an orange liqueur glaze

Take advantage of the rainy days this Spring and let your taste buds take you to Italy! Sicilian Fisherman Stew

A traditional Sicilian sweet: marzipan balls filled with rum soaked raisins and topped with melted dark chocolate.