Lenten Biscuits ( Quaresimali ) The name Quaresimali derives from the word Quaresima, Lent. The biscuits called Quaresimali were traditionally made is Sicily during Lent this being the reason that these crunchy and light cookies… Quaresimali
Figs & Nuts Cookies ( Nucatoli – Biscotti con Frutta Secca ) In the pre-Christian era, the Romans offered to their gods the nux gatum which means nut cake made with honey, flour, almonds, pistachio or… Nucatuli-Figs & Nuts Cookies
Sicilian Nougat ( Torrone – Cubbarda e Minnulata ) Cubbarda is made with honey, sugar, sesame seeds, toasted almonds and orange or lemon zest. The Cubbarda was introduced in Sicily by the Byzantines and called… Cubbarda e Minnulata Nougat
Fig Cookies ( Buccellati – Bucciddati – Cucciddati – Cacateddi ) All over the Island the classic Sicilian dessert called Bucciddatu, has been a favorite for centuries and prepared in for the Christmas holidays. It… Fig Cookies- Buccellati- Cacateddi
Cuddureddi ( Biscottini Siciliani – Cuddureddi ) The Cuddureddi are homemade cookies originally dedicated to the Greek goddess Demetra or by the Romans to Cerere; later it became part of the Christmas and of the Carnevale… Cuddureddi
Mostarda Siciliana ( Mustarda ) The Mustarda is a very thick marmalade made from cooked wine called must. This must is called in Italian mosto and in Sicilian mustu, hence the name Mostarda or Mustarda. The… Mostarda Siciliana
Cooked wine or Must ( Vino Cotto o Mosto ) Is there a difference between the vino cotto – cooked wine- and must, mosto? The must –il mosto– or cooked wine is usually made by… Vino Cotto or Must
Moors Head ( Testa di Turco ) Testa di Turco (Moors’ Head) is a Sicilian dessert prepared all over Sicily. In some town it is made with baked cream-puff pastry in the form of a… Testa di Turco-Moors Head
