What is Tomato?
What is Tomato? ( Pomodoro – Pumaroru ) The tomato plant is a member of the nightshade family, like the eggplant and potato. This plant is indigenous American and it grew from Mexico to Peru’.…
Pasta with Cauliflower & Sun Dried Tomatoes
Pasta SAUTÉED with Cauliflower and Sun Dry Tomatoes Pasta con Cavolfiore e Pomodori Secchi Saltata in Padella By Marzia Greco The following recipe was sent by my niece Marzia who lives in Vittoria, in the…
Anisette Rosolio
Anisette Rosolio Rosolio di Anisetta Anisette Rosolio is a very traditional drink offered in elegant leaded crystal glass as a sign of hospitality to make your guests feel welcome and comfortable. The Anisette Rosolio, this mild liquorish…
Limoncello
Citrus Fruits Rosolio – Limoncello ( Rosolio al Limone o Limoncello ) The Limoncello is a homemade rosolio that goes back to the time when lemons were introduced in Sicily and in the South of Italy. Before…
Coffee Rosolio
Coffee Rosolio ( Rosolio al Caffe’ ) Well-liked liquor is the Rosolio al Caffe’. Coffee liquor is easy to make when it is possible to brew a strong espresso coffee. My mother made the Rosolio al Caffe’ using 10 concentrated…
Almond Rosolio
Almond Rosolio ( Rosolio alle Mandorle ) The recipe for the classic Sicilian recipe of almond rosolio it will be followed by directions on how to prepare a variation a note the pistachio rosolio. Both…
Pasta Salad
Pasta Salad ( Pasta all’Insalata – Pasta a ‘nzalata ) This pasta is a very handy dish to prepare if you’re giving a party. It can be prepared in advance and with some ingenuity and…
Pasta Primavera
Pasta Primavera ( Pasta con Verdure – Pasta ca Virdura ) Pasta Primavera is not an exclusive Sicilian dish, in fact, with some variations, this recipe is done all over Italy. It used to be…
Mint Rosolio
Mint Rosolio ( Rosolio alla Menta ) In Greek mythology, the mint was the symbol of hospitality. The attractive green colored Mint Rosolio is a refreshing drink and served with plenty of ice on hot…
My Mother’s Rosolio Recipes
My Mother’s Rosolio Recipe ( La Ricetta del Rosolio di mia Madre ) My mother was a very busy woman and did everything with efficiency and speed; she used extracts to make all rosoli except for brewing…