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Sicilian Cooking

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Christmas Natale

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Traditional Christmas Feast (“Cena della Vigilia e Cenone di Natale”) When Jesus Christ was born and the new Judeo-Christian religion was introduced, the Christian religion was badly accepted and outlawed. The neophytes Christians in order… Christmas Natale

Festino di Santa Rosalia

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Saint rosalie’s Feast ( Il Festino di Santa Rosalia – U’ Fistinu ) Saint Rosalie was born in Palermo, in the year 1130 of a noble family, descendent of Charlemagne.At a very young age she… Festino di Santa Rosalia

Nuts and Spices Rosolio

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Nuts and Spices Rosolio The nuts or seeds and/or spices rosolio is made by infusing the nuts and spices from 7 to 14 days and then following the same procedures common in the preparation of rosolio. Most of… Nuts and Spices Rosolio

Wines in Sicily

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Sicilian Wines and wine pairing Sicilian Wines – I vini Siciliani Wine has been a Sicilian habitual drink since pre-historical times. Beside wine other well-known Sicilian alcoholic beverages are the dessert wines like Marsala, a fortified… Wines in Sicily

Wines in the Area of Ragusa

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Il cerasuolo di Vittoria By Nino Greco [ Nino (Antonino) Greco is a wine connoisseur, who lived in Vittoria. Mr. Greco had a thorough appreciation and love for good cooking and quality wines; he had participated in countless… Wines in the Area of Ragusa

Etna Rosso Wine

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Etna Rosso Wine Etna Rosso is a wine produced in the slopes of Mount Etna- the mountain is also known as Mungibeddu– and in the plane of Catania; the Etna Rosso is a blend of… Etna Rosso Wine

Wine Pairing

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Wine Pairing for sicilian style Grilling In early prehistoric times our ancestors used fire to keep warm, for light and for protection from wild animals; when by accident or as a result of a forest… Wine Pairing

Introduction to Rosolio

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Introduction to Rosolio Alcoholic beverages are prepared all over world; they have been made and consumed since ancient times. In many religions, wine and other alcoholic beverages are used in their ceremonials and offered to… Introduction to Rosolio

Pasta with Beans

Pasta e Fagioli Beans

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Pasta with Beans ( Pasta con Fagioli – Pasta e Fasuoli ) The soup of Pasta e Fasuoli is one of the most known minestra among food lovers and not exclusively Italian-Americans. This soup is… Pasta e Fagioli Beans

Pasta & Fresh Fava Beans

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Pasta & Fresh Fava Beans ( Pasta con Fave –Pasta chi Favi ) In Sicily, fava beans have been cultivated and consumed for over six thousand years. The fava beans are very convenient to cultivate… Pasta & Fresh Fava Beans