sicily
Spadafora Sole dei Padri is the Sicilian Syrah You Want
Our wine contributor explores the Syrah from 13th century Sicilian producer Dei Principe di Spadafora near Palermo.
The Story of Maria Grammatico, from Poverty to Sicilian Pastry Icon
Our contributor shares the inspiring story of Maria Grammatico, the owner of a legendary Sicilian pasticceria.
How to Make Mini Cannoli
These “bambini-size” cannoli made with sheep’s milk ricotta and colorful garnishes are a great treat to make for kids or when entertaining a crowd.
Biscotti al Limone
Make a batch of biscotti al limone, Sicilian lemon biscuits for teatime, a snack, or even dessert
When the Heart Wants Cannoli
Our contributor's passion for Italian sweets takes her to a church that houses a once-secret pastry shop with legendary cannoli.
Chickpea Soup With Tuma Cheese
A chickpea soup from Sicily that's creamy and rich, with Tuma cheese added for texture and flavor, excerpted from the new cookbook, The Food of Sicily.
Sicilian Meatloaf is a Comfort Food Classic
Sicilian Meatloaf, known as polpettone in Sicily, features a range of ingredients that depends on who's cooking it. This version, from the new book The Food of Sicily, features ham, provolone, greens, and hard-boiled eggs. Here's how to make it.
How Tony Park Created a Food Empire in America
A Korean from Sicily, Tony Park has built QB Hospitality into a group with eight food establishments in New York City. It is about to open many more.
Is Philip Guardione NYC’s Most Underrated Chef-Restaurateur?
The owner of the successful Piccola Cucina Group restaurants has turned his Sicilian work ethic into a growing empire.
To the Mountaintop in Sicily for Cannoli (and how to make them at home)
Appetito's resident baker and Italian travel enthusiast, Bilena Settepani, went with her father to the top of a mountain in Sicily for legendary cannoli. She tells the story and shares the recipe that her family uses back at home.
