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A TASTE OF SICILY
Sicilian & Mediterranean culture, cuisine and travel.
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Farfalle with Sicilian Almond & Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
This summery pasta is a celebration of every Sicilian’s favourite things - olive oil, almonds, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs. There are...
Bergamot Risotto with Long Pepper & Red Onion
Bergamot is a fragrant citrus fruit the size of an orange that is believed to be a hybrid of lemon and bitter orange. It’s cultivated...
Orange, Carrot & Kohlrabi Soup
This Orange, Carrot & Kohlrabi Soup is one I keep making again and again. Tangy, vegan and citrusy - I fell in love with it a couple of...
Zucchini in a Garlic Yogurt Soup
This mildly spiced, quick and delicious dish is perfect for all seasons. Just a handful of spices - turmeric, cumin, aniseed, black...
Aglio & Olio "Sapore di Mare"
with Nori-Flavoured Pangrattato Just a few ingredients can impart such a strong flavour of sea to your food - samphire, nori & kombu...
Quinoa & Chestnut Warm Salad
This unassuming winter salad is actually one of the tricks I keep up my sleeve. I have made this for friends, whether for a picnic in the...
Sicilian "Maccu" (Cream of Fava Beans)
Fava beans or broad beans are a very ancient and precious legume and are used in various traditional Sicilian dishes. This very...
Cabbage Steaks with Homemade Labneh, Za'atar and Pomegranate Molasses
This dish, in all its simplicity, has so many layers of flavor that it's difficult to describe. I made this on new years eve and oh what...
Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Lime, Miso & Yuzukosho
This dish has just a handful of ingredients and combines the humble sweet potato with sour & citrusy flavours - lime, yuzu, soy sauce. It...
Black Olive Baguettes
These vegan baguettes are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside thanks to semolina - which is mainly used in Sicily for making...
Mamma Giovanna’s Involtini di Melanzane (Aubergine Rolls, my mum’s recipe)
This is a very beloved dish from my childhood. Something my mum has been making regularly for decades, probably one of the first things I...
Black Olive "Ink" Tagliatelle with a Greek Yogurt, Ricotta, Mozzarella Fondue & Parsley Oil Drizzle
If you are looking for a way to wow your family or guests, this is for you. The idea was to make something that looked like squid ink...
Slow Braised Chickpeas with Crispy Paprika Polenta Crostini
This unassuming bowl of chickpeas will knock your socks off, I promise. It's vegan, it's gluten-free, but doesn't compromise on flavour...
3-Ingredient Coconut Ricotta Truffles
These heavenly, no-bake, coconut truffles are so easy you're going to be wondering how could you possibly not know about them! I'm...
Vegetarian White (Christmas) Lasagna
This homemade fresh lasagna with romanesco broccoli & pink peppercorn béchamel is the ultimate showstopper on your Christmas table....
Clotted Cream Masala Roasted Cauliflower
11 years ago to this day I was invited to a dinner party. I was new in Singapore and didn’t know any of the people who were going to...
Vegan Ginger Celeriac Mash with Tangy & Sweet Mushroom Stew
This dish has so many wonderful layers of flavour - the sweetness of celeriac, combined with dried plums, cinnamon and cardamom from the...
Ghee Roasted Baby Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Wherever you are, however your day is going, these lush ghee-roasted new potatoes in a flavoursome, rich will brighten up your day. I...
Vietnamese-Style Kohlrabi Salad
At home we eat salads almost every day, either as a main course or as part of a meal. So naturally I'm always looking for ideas and ways...
Vegan Spiced Holiday Wreath
This vegan sweet bread is full of spices and dried fruit, and doesn’t require any special equipment. It makes for the perfect gift or...
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