On Wednesdays and Saturdays, people often gather in Noto at the small organic farmer’s stand, which is set up on a large parking lot on

In this recipe, lamb is marinated in a mixture of extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and a hint of lemon, then slow-roasted to

This recipe offers a symphony of flavors, combining the richness of the olive oil and the earthiness of the root vegetables, perfect for a refined

The Italian peppers that I use for this dish are small, tender and sweet green peppers, called ‘friggitelli’ in Sicily. They can be enjoyed from June

This vegetarian recipe has the exotic flavour of turmeric and dried fruit. It is colourful and tasty and can be enjoyed cold or warm as

I was served this simple traditional dish in a little Sicilian village at the seaside and was absolutely taken by it. I always loved ‘vongole’,

Light, tasty, quick-to-prepare courgette and ricotta cheese balls that can be fried or baked in the oven. They are always super delicious, as finger food

When you hear ‘pesto’ you probably think of the traditional ‘pesto alla genovese’ with basil and pine nuts. There are many other recipes that can

Pasta with broccoli ‘alla Siciliana’ is a traditional first course that has a tasty sauce made with green broccoli, sultanas, pine nuts, anchovy fillets, and

This recipe has been a longtime favorite for evenings when you come home ‘hangry’ and impatient after a long day at work. It doesn’t need

This is a recipe without cooking, nice and fresh for hot days! In June and July you find courgettes in all shapes, colours and sizes,

This orange chocolate cake with olive oil is surprisingly delicious and yet very easy to prepare. Its secret is the combination of bittersweet orange marmalade,

In Mediterranean cuisine the onion plays an important role. Raw or fried, mostly you will find it as the base of a dish. In this

It’s breakfast time: coffee, tea, orange juice and …. banana bread! A soft and tasty cake that combines the aroma of the tropics with the

Although today we are used to finding all kinds of fruit and vegetables in the supermarkets all year round, it is better to follow seasonality.

The aperitivo, a few small treats and a glass of wine or beer in the early evening, is pure culinary dolce vita and one of

Brioche con gelato. If you’ve ever been to Sicily, you might know it. A soft, sweet bread with ice cream on top. To a non-Sicilian

Peperonata is one of the classic Sicilian summer dishes. Simple and colorful, prepared with peppers, onions and tomatoes, it goes well with meat and fish

There are these fabulous, tasty and simple salads. This tuna salad is one of them. It’s quick to make with just a few ingredients, and

There are great variations of orange salads all around the Mediterranean. Some are quite simple and benefit from the specific flavour of a particular type

Green asparagus is often underestimated, but it is in no way inferior to its white brother. On the contrary, it is perfect for this recipe

Chicken with olives, fennel and capers -also known as ‘Pollo alla Siciliana’- is a great classic of Mediterranean cuisine. It is a rich main dish,

Cauliflower and chickpea soup with turmeric is a delicious first course that will warm you up from the inside when it’s cold and uncomfortable outside.

Gnocchi di patate  have a special place in the Italian cuisine and there are countless wonderful ways to prepare it. They are traditionally made from

Salmon smothered in fresh herbs like dill, thyme, rosemary and parsley.  You really need to try this easy salmon oven recipe.  It is a winner.

Artichoke is a typical vegetable of the Mediterranean. Allthough not locally grown in Northern Europe, vegetables like artichoke imported from other countries shouldn’t be dismissed

This isn’t anything like the lemon cakes you have tasted before. The amazing fluffy structure of the cake comes from the use of both baking

Risotto is one of the best-known and most popular traditional Italian dishes. Every season has its own risotto. In autumn, mushrooms or pumpkin are perfect

This pizza belongs to Napoli like the chaos on the streets of the city. It is typical streetfood and comes from the postwar period. Even

This dish makes us instantly cheerful. It is maybe not typical Italian but reminiscent of a sunny summer’s day on the Mediterranean. You don’t have

Would you like to prepare a seafood dish? But you don’t have time or want the hassle of scaling and fishbones? Gambas make a delicious

Pancetta is the Italian version of bacon. It is cured with salt and sometimes also with herbs. The pancetta forms a crunchy crust around these

Portobello is a variant of the chestnut mushroom and is available all year round. The flesh is firm and hardly shrinks during baking. Because of

Pumpkin soup is easy to make and there are lots of variations. We have chosen to share a recipe with herbs that grow in the

Also known as the recipe with the hammer. The herb salt crust becomes so hard during baking that you need a hammer to break it.

This is truly a seasonal recipe for December when in Sicily the almonds are harvested not long before, and the oranges are ripening on the

December is the season for lemons and for baking. This recipe in Mediterranean style uses olive oil instead of butter. It is easy and fun

Are you completely hooked on good extra virgin olive oil? Are you addicted to the lush fruitiness of mandarins? Do you use olive oil for

Fennel is a common vegetable in Sicily. The aniseed flavour of fennel is combined in this dish with the savoury and spicy flavour of the

Cavolo nero was a rather unknown vegetable to us. This recipe, however, persuaded us to give it a try. The refined taste of the cabbage

Fancy something other than pasta, rice or potatoes? Then try polenta. It is made from corn flour, is gluten-free and can be prepared in many

Frittata is a simple Italian dish made with eggs and a combination of vegetables, cheese and/or meat. Or whatever you imagine to be a tasty

This pasta dish is the southern equivalent to pasta carbonara from the North of Italy. With its four quality ingredients it is very easy and

Minestrone is real comfort food. Perfect for a cold or rainy day. Literally translated it means ‘big soup’ and traditionally Italian peasants made it from

Our kitchen is all about seasonal vegetables and local ingredients. Whenever we serve a meat dish it needs to be really worth our while. Like

Almond trees have flourished in Sicily since the times of the Arabs. Most orchards are concentrated around Noto and Avola, and scattered around the province

Pasta alla Siciliana is a traditional Sicilian pasta dish and a specialty of Messina. It’s made with linguine or spaghetti, and a collection of powerful