Sicily

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Pistachio-Crusted Beef Rolls | “Involtini Messinesi al Pistacchio” Recipe

These involtini meat rolls hail from the Sicilian city of Messina. They’re made by stuffing a beef or veal cutlet with seasoned bread...

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Sicilian Pistachio Pesto | Pesto di Pistacchi Recipe

Pistachio pesto is a delicious and versatile condiment; it can be used as a pasta sauce, on a sandwich, or as a stuffing for involtini...

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Sicilian Pistachio Cookies | Paste di Mandorla al Pistacchio Recipe

This is the pistachio-flavored version of our favorite Italian cookie: Paste di Mandorla. These unassuming cookies may not look like...

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Pesto alla Trapanese Recipe | How to Make Sicilian Pesto Sauce

Everyone knows the famous basil-based “Pesto alla Genovese,” but few outsiders know that there are many different kinds of regional pesto...

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Sciavata di Menfi | Stuffed Sicilian “Pizza Pie” Recipe

Sciavata di Menfi is a highly regional Sicilian dish, found just in one small village. A sort of stuffed “pizza pie,” this incredible...

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Frittelle Dolci di Cavolfiore | Sweet Cauliflower Fritter Dessert Recipe

Cauliflower for dessert? Yep! In Sicily, they make these fried vegetable treats which are unbelievably yummy despite a surprisingly low...

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Sicilian Cauliflower Pasta | “Pasta con i Broccoli Arriminati” Recipe

When my Calabrian wife, Eva, told me that this cauliflower pasta is one of Italy’s “best pasta dishes,” I was sure she was exaggerating....

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Cudduruni con Cavolfiore | Savory Cauliflower Pie Recipe

Looking for a way to turn cauliflower into a stunning, centerpiece dish? Look no further! Variations of this savory pie can be found all...