sicilian Archives - Honest Cooking

On the Street with Sicilian Sea Salt

A secret to Italian cooking, discover the land of Sicilian salt.

Tempting Sicilian Easter Cake

Celebrate Easter with a traditional Cassata cake of ricotta cheese, dark chocolate and candied fruit.

Crostata with Sicilian Orange Marmalade

This delicious Italian crostata is ideal for a winter breakfast or snack and filled with a vibrant blood orange marmalade.

Fennel Salad with Sicilian Pistachios and Sesame Seeds

It’s hard to think of salads in the cooler months that use seasonal produce and are still refreshing. This Italian-inspired side made with fennel, sesame seeds, pistachios and Parmigiano Reggiano is a great way to get your winter vegetables.

Traditional and Simple: Five Ingredient Pinoli Cookies

Typical Sicilian cookies, these pine nut delights are delicious and naturally gluten and dairy free so all your eaters may enjoy them.

Sicilian Honey Cake

Traditional orange cake from Sicily is sweetened with honey to create a rustic and fragrant dessert.

Sicilian-Style Eggplant Caponata

Stewed eggplant that is fresh or preserved from summer creates a delicious side or lunch served over toasted bread.

Sicilian Almonds From Avola and Soft Almond Ciambella

Learn the mythology behind Sicilian almonds and then make a soft, lightly sweetened almond cake.

Simple Eggplant Rolls

Try this easy Sicilian summer recipe of eggplant rolls filled with tomato, basil, and cheese.

Sicilian Zucchini Parmesan

Sicilian Zucchini Parmesan, or Parmigiana DiZucchine, resembles lasagna in its construction, but has a distinct flavor and texture. It’s a hearty, gluten-free dish that’s bursting with flavor.

Pasta with Sicilian Pachino Tomatoes

A simple pasta is common during a hot summer in Italy. Use the best tomatoes, quality olive oil and pasta for a flavorful dish like you might see in Sicily.

Sicilian Bell Peppers

Try this Mediterranean bell pepper side dish that has all the flavors and colors of a Sicilian summer.

Sicilian Culinary Treasures: Modica Chocolate

The city of Modica is one of the final places in the world where one can find and enjoy pure chocolate made the same way the Aztecs used to.

Fried Sicilian Arancini

This version of fried rice balls is stuffed to the max with delicious meat and cheese.

Mint Pesto: Sicilian-Style

This vegan version of Pesto alla Siciliana is a pesto for fall – hearty, chunky, and filling with a touch of heat to warm you up on a crisp evening.

Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake

Ideal for a gathering, this cheesecake is not too dense with its rich addition of ricotta. Serve with berries of the season or make a berry sauce to accompany.