Sicilian food may have a lot in common with Italian cuisine, but make no mistake: they are not the same. Sicily has been a coveted piece of real estate for 3000 years, and every invader left its mark ...

“Our luck in Sicily is great ingredients,” says chef Antonio Castronovo as he navigates the boisterous, open-air, historic Mercado de Ballarò in Palermo, the island’s capital. “We also have more ...

Though best known as an Italian street food, the endlessly versatile dish works just as well as a canapé, bar snack, or as part of a full restaurant meal.

There are so many famous foods in Sicily you really have to try while there. Don’t think because you’ve had Italian food that you have experienced Sicilian food. It really is a world of its own. I was ...

This classic Sicilian caponata combines tender eggplant with a rich sweet and tangy sauce for a bold and flavorful dish that’s perfect as a side or appetizer. #Caponata #ItalianFood #EggplantRecipe ...

2. Add the tomato sauce and red wine. When the mixture is simmering. Stir and add the browned bruccialuna. Cover a cook in the oven for 2 hours at 325. 3. Remove from the oven. Using tongs, take the ...

With cans of specialty imported sardines in hand, I thought to make something a little different, instead of just eating them my usual way, plain. Pasta came to mind, as it often does. The Sicilians ...

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From baroque towns to epic wineries and the best seafood eateries right by the sea, here’s everything to bookmark for a trip to Sicily’s Ragusa province.

South Beach, and Miami in general, has long been home to many good Italian restaurants. Most of which I have found unimpressive. However, with the mineral content of the water and the selection of ...