Recipes for cuisine: Sicilian

Pasta alla Norma

Pasta alla Norma

Pasta alla Norma is without any doubt the most famous traditional pasta recipe from Sicily. Find the right ingredients, follow my instructions, and surprise your guests with this authentic Sicilian jewel. Buon appetito!

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Pasta alla Norma

Pasta alla Norma

Recently I’ve been getting into Sicilian cuisine (thanks White Lotus S2) and one of the most iconic dishes from the island is the delicious Pasta alla Norma. This rustic pasta dish uses eggplant as a main ingredient – so if you are looking up ways to use your gardens plethora of aubergine then this recipe is perfect for you.

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Easy Roasted Branzino Recipe

Easy Roasted Branzino Recipe

This incredibly easy-to-make roasted branzino recipe comes together in minutes and is the perfect seafood dish for any meal.

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Homemade Cannoli Recipe

Homemade Cannoli Recipe

Learn how to make this Sicilian-style homemade Cannoli Recipe stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips.

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Homemade Pappardelle with Sicilian Anchovy & Breadcrumb Sauce

Homemade Pappardelle with Sicilian Anchovy & Breadcrumb Sauce

This is homemade pappardelle pasta made from nothing but fine semolina flour and water. The pasta is dressed with a very simple Sicilian-style sauce made of roasted garlic and tomatoes mixed together with very good olive oil and anchovies. It's topped at the end with a combination of toasted breadcrumbs and a few sprinkles of dried chilli flakes.

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Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati) Recipe

Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati) Recipe

Flavorful, moist, tender Italian Fig Cookie filled with dried fruit and hints of citrus. A Christmas cookie must every year!

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The Best Stuffed Shells Recipe

The Best Stuffed Shells Recipe

These amazing stuffed shells recipe is baked in a classic tomato and white sauce with delicious meat and ricotta cheese filling.

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Sicilian Caponata Recipe

Sicilian Caponata Recipe

This tasty caponata recipe is a Sicilian specialty of onions, eggplant, olives, and tomatoes, for the perfect accompaniment to any dish.

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Grilled Swordfish Recipe Sicilian Style

Grilled Swordfish Recipe Sicilian Style

This delicious Sicilian style grilled swordfish recipe comes together in under 20 minutes and is the perfect meal to serve up.

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Spaghetti alla Carrettiera

Spaghetti alla Carrettiera

As a pasta lover I’m always excited to discover a new (to me) dish. This spaghetti alla carrettiera hails from Sicily, which is a region I’m getting more and more into these days. This recipe shares a lot of similarities to the more well known aglio e olio but with a Sicilian twist!

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