Sarde a Beccafico Palermo Style
Sarde a Beccafico Palermo Style ( Sarde a Beccafico alla Palermitana – Sardi a Beccaficu ‘a Palermitana ) The largest cities in Sicily are Catania and Palermo. Both cities are impressive, rich with history, art…
Stuffed Mussels (Oreganate)
Stuffed MUSSELS (Oreganate) ( Mitili Gratinati – Cozze Oreganate ) The blue mussels harvested in the Atlantic coasts are abundant in the waters around Long Island.These mussels, with the characteristic dark blue shell, can grow…
Mussels Sautéed with Lemon
MUSSELS Sautéed with lemon ( Mitili Scoppiati – Cozze cu’ Limiuni ) The mussels steamed in salt water, garlic and parsley are served with lemon wedges. Usually, they are eaten sprinkled with lemon juice and…
Mussels in Tomato Sauce
MUSSELS IN TOMATO SAUCE ( Mitili al Pomodoro – Cozze ca’ Sarsa ri Pumaroro) At Joe’s on Avenue U in Brooklyn, NY, mussels in a light tomato sauce were served as an entrée, with Sicilian…
Introduction to Mussels
INTRODUCTION TO MUSSELS ( Le Cozze – I Mitili ) On the Eastern coast of North America, from Canada to New York, the blue mussels are commercially harvested in great quantity. The sweet taste, the…
Introduction to Squid-Calamari
introduction to Squid – calamari Squid has become a very popular dish because of the mild taste of its meat and because of its adaptability to various types of cooking. In many restaurants it is…
Pasta with Fried Vegetables – Frittedda
Pasta with Fried Vegetables ( Pasta con Frittellata di Verdure – Pasta C’a’ Frittedda ) This is a vegetable dish I enjoy eating for the delicate and delightful fragrance. Zia Francesca specialized in the preparation of…
Spaghetti with Fresh Anchovies Catania Style
Spaghetti with Fresh Anchovies Catania Style ( Spaghetti con Alici e Finocchio Selvatico – Pasta chi Masculini a Catanisi) If the Pasta con Sarde, pasta with sardines, is very popular in the western part of Sicily,…
Baked Pasta ‘Ncasciata Siracusa Style
Baked Pasta ‘Ncasciata Siracusa Style ( Pasta al Forno con Ricotta e Cavolfioree – Pasta ‘Ncasciata a Siracusana ) This dish is very easy to make and it is ideal when you have guests because…
Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & Sausages
Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & Sausages ( Pasta Rapine e Salsiccia – Pasta Sasizza e Vrocculi i Rape ) This is a one dinner dish that consists of vegetables, proteins, and carbohydrates. It is easy…