SILICAN DELICACIES

Cuccia St. Lucy (“Cuccia di Grano”) Saint Lucy was born in the fourth century in Syracuse, Sicily and died at the time of the prosecution of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. She was reported to the… 

Fried Cheese Caciocavallo ( Formaggio Fritto – Caciocavallo all’Argentiera – Cacio all’Argintera ) My uncle, Ferdinando, lived all his life in my paternal house. My siblings and I loved him more like a father than… 

Canazzu Vegetable Casserole ( Misto di Ortaggi Stufati – Canazzu ) Canazzu is a spring and summer vegetable dish, very popular for the easiness of the preparation and availability of ingredients. The main ingredients are… 

Potato Croquettes ( Crocche’ di Patate – Cazzilli ) In choosing the potatoes to make croquettes, when possible, purchase new potatoes. Long Island’s farms are producers of potatoes that are excellent for making croquettes. They… 

Chick Peas Fritters ( Panelle ) When I lived in Palermo, the panellari (the makers and sellers of panelli) were a local institution. In my hometown, this trade is patronized almost by everyone, by the…