Five Recipes for a Delicious Sicilian Meal

There's something special about Sicilian cuisine that comes from its history as a crossroads of people and cultures. Each conquering population left its mark on the island and the cuisine we enjoy today is a fantastic blend of all those influences combined with the riches provided by the island's climate and soil.

Below you can find a complete menu inspired by classic Sicilian dishes, featuring some beloved Sicilian staples: hearty pastas, seafood, eggplants, citrus, olives, fresh ricotta, wild fennel, and more. We have included an appetizer featuring the wonderful Sicilian oranges, a "bis di primi" - two pasta dishes (why not) - with classics such as eggplant and swordfish, continue with Parmigiana di melanzane, and conclude with an all-time favorite, cannoli.

Buon appetito!

Insalata di Arance, Orange Salad

One of Sicily’s most noted appetizers is the insalata di arance or orange salad, and is commonly made with the popular local orange varieties (Tarocco, Moro, or Sanguinello). There are numerous variations to this classic dish depending where you go on the island. This recipe features an extra twist!

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Pasta alla Norma

A classic of Sicilian cuisine, originating from Catania, is pasta alla Norma, which is made with fried eggplant, tomatoes and salty ricotta shaved on top.

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Pasta with Swordfish and Mint

For your second 'first course', go for a pasta dish using ingredients typical of the island: swordfish, fresh mint, olives and cherry tomatoes. It is simple to prepare, and the outcome is superb!

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Parmigiana di Melanzane

You cannot have a Sicilian-inspired menu without the classic Parmigiana! We're drooling just looking at the photo. Here's the authentic recipe.

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Sicilian Cannoli

What could be better to end your Sicilian meal than Sicily's most famous dessert: cannoli!

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