Vegetables

Sparaceddi Sparaceddi called also sparacelli is a vegetable similar to the broccoli raab or broccoli rape or rabe, or broccoletti or rapine. This plant, native to the Mediterranean Basin and China, is related to the turnip, cabbage and mustard. The scientific name of turnip is Brassica Rapa, hence the… 

Sautéed Broccoli ( Broccoli Saltati – Ciumma Ngranciati )  Broccoli is a vegetable easily available and offered all year in all supermarkets. Because of the many benefits associated with the consumption of broccoli, it makes this… 

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe ( Broccoli di Rape o Rapine – Vrocculi i Rabe ‘Ngranciati ) In the USA and in some regions of Italy the broccoli raab is available most of the year; in Sicily,… 

Introduction to Broccoli ( Broccoli – I Giumma ) One of the best remedies in the world beneficial to our health is sold without prescription, it is reasonably priced, it is tasty, once you become… 

Summer Sicilian Squash – Cucuzza ( Zucchine Lunghe Siciliane – Cucuzze a Ghiotta ) Sicilian summer squashes, the cucuzze, grow from June to the end of August. In this period the cucuzze are offered all… 

Sautéed Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes ( Zucchini con Pomidoro Secco  –  Cucuzzzedi cu Pumaroru ) Fresh zucchini are available all year around. They can be grilled, fried, boiled, cooked with pasta, stuffed with meat… 

Sautéed Cauliflower with Sun Dried Tomatoes Cavolfliori in Padella con Pomodori Secchi Recipe contributed by Marzia Greco. The following recipe was sent by my niece Marzia who lives in Vittoria , in the province of… 

Baked Cauliflower  (Cavolfiori Gratinati – Vrocculi cu Caciu e Muddica ) Cauliflower is one of the most elegant vegetable from the cabbage family. The name means flower of the cabbage; It comes in different colors,… 

Cauliflower Fritters ( Polpette di Cavolfiore  –  Vastidduzzi chi Vrocculi ) When I lived in Palermo, at dinner time, my mother served the cauliflower pancakes as a side dish or as a main dish paired…