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The perfect recipe if you have lots of zucchini to use up, this pasta with zucchini combines a silky smooth zucchini pesto as well as oven roasted zucchini. A beautiful medley of flavors and textures, it all comes together seamlessly to create an irresistible summer pasta dish. You may already enjoy my mom's delicious spaghetti... Read More The post Pasta with Zucchini 2 Ways (pesto and roasted)…
Coffee granita is a Sicilian frozen dessert made with only 3 ingredients and perfect any time of day. Whether it's for breakfast, midday snack, afternoon pick me, or late night nibble, this refreshing treat is best enjoyed topped with whipped cream and served with a Sicilian brioche! Whenever I am in Sicily, my daily granita... Read More The post Sicilian Coffee Granita (granita al caffè) appeared…
Sicilian wild fennel fritters, or frittelle di finocchietto selvatico, beautifully highlight fragrant, wild fennel which grows abundantly in fields throughout Sicily. Enjoy these easty to make fritters as antipasto or a snack. This easy Sicilian recipe is the perfect example of how you can transform a simple, foraged ingredient into a delicious dish. You can... Read More The post Sicilian Wild…
Sicilian cooking is no doubt influenced by it's land, history as well as the numerous cultures that have occupied the island. What better way is there to discover Sicily's rich and diverse cuisine than to sample several small plates of it's finest dishes? This guide will inspire you to create a complete, satisfying meal made... Read More The post Essential Guide for a Complete Sicilian Antipasto…
Swordfish meatballs in agrodolce sauce are a main dish or appetizer simmered in a savory Sicilian sweet and sour sauce made of red onion, vinegar, sugar and topped with fresh mint. Fresh swordfish, caught in the strait of Messina, is a mild flavored fish which lends itself well to a variety of classic Sicilian dishes... Read More The post Sicilian Swordfish Meatballs in Agrodolce Sauce appeared…
Farinata is a crisp, baked chickpea flour flatbread originally from northern Italy. This variation has thinly sliced zucchini and onions stirred into the batter for a flavorful naturally gluten-free, vegan recipe that makes for a delicious antipasto or snack! One of my favorite Sicilian street food recipes made with chickpea flour is panelle (chickpea fritters).... Read More The post Italian…
When you want a savory, filled bread without taking the time to prepare a yeasted dough, this is your go-to, no fuss recipe! Ciambella salata is a delicious savory ring cake filled with rapini, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes and cheese. Just stir all ingredients together, pour into a cake pan and bake. Everyone loves a... Read More The post Savory Ring Cake (ciambella salata) appeared first on…
Inspired by focaccia Messinese, this scacciata variation is a double-crust pizza filled with escarole, cherry tomatoes, anchovies and tuma cheese. And it comes together easily with an easy no-knead pizza dough! Scacciata, or schiacciata, anyway you call it, here's another delicious Sicilian filled pizza. The ingredients for this stuffed focaccia may vary depending on where... Read More The post…
A quick and easy frittata made with a few staple ingredients, this dish is a classic in Italian households. Whether it's for a simple, last minute lunch, dinner or a brunch gathering, baked Italian frittata with peas is a must in your repertoire of egg recipes! Where has this frittata with peas been all my... Read More The post Baked Italian Frittata with Peas appeared first on Mangia Bedda .
Artichoke pasta with peas and potatoes, a quick and easy vegetarian pasta recipe for Spring, the perfect time of year for enjoying fresh artichokes! Spring time means artichoke season is here! And it could not have been a better moment to speak to my dear cousin Graziella in Sicily who shared this easy recipe for... Read More The post Pasta with Artichokes, Peas and Potatoes appeared first on…