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Eggplant Beccafico

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Eggplant-Stuffed Beccafico (Melanzane a Beccafico) Beccafico (Sylvia borin) is a small songbird that nests in Tuscany and passes over Sicily in spring and fall for the winter migration. Those birds were stuffed and cooked in… Eggplant Beccafico

Milassata Frittata

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Milassata Frittata (Milassata or Malassata) In western and the south-east part of Sicily the frittata or frocia is called milassata or malassata; it comes in savory and sweet version. In the savory version mint and… Milassata Frittata

Mignulati e Nmiscati

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Porto Empedocle Vigata Tasty Buns ( Focaccine Porto Empedocline – Mignulati e Nmiscati ) La Valle dei Tempi, Temples’ Valley, where there are many Greek temples, is located in a territory between Porto Empedocle Vigata… Mignulati e Nmiscati

Pisci d’Ovu – Frittata

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Pisci d’Ovu – Frittata (Frittata – Frocia, o Pisci D’Ovu) In the hinterland and in the Eastern and Southern part of Sicily the frittata is called u pisci d’ovu, literarily meaning a fish made of… Pisci d’Ovu – Frittata

Eggplant Croquettes

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Eggplant Croquettes ( Polpette di Melanzane –Purpetti ri Milinciani ) A good vegetarian dish filled with elements available in the pantry of every Sicilian household, eggplant croquets can be served fried as an appetizer or… Eggplant Croquettes

U Cuddiruni “Agrigento”

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U Cuddiruni “Agrigento” (“Impanata Agrigentina”) (“U Cuddiruni”) Agrigento and its province are one of the richest places in the world for archeological treasures; the culinary landscape is diverse and tastefully reminiscent of its history, folklore… U Cuddiruni “Agrigento”

Peperonata with Pineapple

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Pepper Salad with Pineapple (Peperonata con Ananas – Pipi C’Acitu a Levantina) This exotic mixture of peppers, onions, tomato and pineapple with a hint of garlic is served in a sweet and sour sauce. It… Peperonata with Pineapple