Introduction to Pasta
introduction to pasta During the Arab domination of Sicily (827-1060), Palermo was the heart of commerce and exchange and one of the most important centers of the known world. In this period, agriculture was expanded,…
Saint Joseph’S Table – La Tavola di San Giuseppe
Saint Joseph’s Table ( La Tavola di San Giuseppe – A’ Tavula ri’ San Giuseppi ) Spring Equinox (from the Latin: equus meaning equal and nox meaning night) occurs around March 20th when the earth’s…
Herbs and Extracts Rosolios
Herbs and Extracts Rosolio ( Rosolio alle Erbe o con Estratti ) Mostly used as an after-dinner drink or as an aperitif, the herbed rosolio are usually made with a higher alcohol content so that it can…
Vegetables in Vinegar
Vegetables in Vinegar ( Giardiniera – Sutt’acitu ) The Giardiniera is made of pickled vegetables; the pickling makes it possible to preserve vegetables in season when they are abundant and conserve them for some time.…
Caper Berries and Tomato Salad
Caper Berries and Tomato Salad ( Capperoni e pomidori all’insalata – Cucunci e pumaroru a ‘nzalata ) Caper berries, tomato, olive oil, basil, oregano, salt and pepper make a healthy and tasty salad that goes…
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp scampi ( Gamberi Saltati – Ammaru cu Limiuni ) Shrimp scampi is easily and quickly prepared; 1 ½ lb. of unpeeled shrimp are needed for 4 people and the recommended shrimp size is the…
Fried Shrimps
Fried Shrimps ( Gamberi Fritti – Ammaru Frittu ) Fried shrimp are typically cooked without shell and the best size is the “21/25” count. Serve ½ lb. shrimp per person but if it’s part of…
Stuffed Shrimps
Stuffed Shrimps ( Gamberi Ripieni – Ammaru Chinu ) Stuffed shrimp is a very elegant and festive dish, impressive in the presentation and flavor, not so hard to fix and very successful with your guests.In…
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Cocktail ( Gamberi all’Americana – Ammaru Vughiutu ) Shrimp cocktail is one of the most appealing and preferred antipasti. One and a half to two pounds of unpeeled shrimp of the “16/20” count, which…
Sarde a Beccafico Catania Style
Sarde a Beccafico catania Style ( Sarde a Beccafico alla Catanese – Sardi a Beccaficu ‘a Catanisi) An everlasting dispute between Catania and Palermo on the originality of the Sarde a beccafico has been going on…