10 Authentic Sicilian Recipes To try

Sicilians have a fantastic way of using up leftover risotto. They shape the risotto mixture into balls, stuff the centres with cheese and their favorite filling, roll them up into breadcrumbs and deep-fry the bunch to make perfectly crispy arancini.

2. Deep-fried Mozzarella Sandwich
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Sicilian "Mozzarella in Carrozza" is a must-try. A bread sandwich filled with delicious molten mozzarella cheese, it's one of the most popular street-foods you can find in Sicily.

3. Eggplant Parmigiana Skewers
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Perfect for Summer season, this is a light version of a classic eggplant parmigiana. It only takes 15 min to make and is loaded with fresh Sicilian flavors.

4. Baked Cauliflowers Fritters
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Whether you bake them as in this version, or go the classic route and fry them, cauliflower fritters make a delicious vegetarian snack or dinner option and are ready in less than 30 min!

5. Pasta alla Norma
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Tomatoes, eggplant, basil and Pecorino cheese are the few simple and easy-to-find ingredients you need to make the Norma. According to legend, this pasta recipe was SO good, it deserved to be named after the opera Norma by the great Italian compositor Vincenzo Bellini.

6. Norma Spaghetti Cupcakes
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Give a twist to the classic Norma and turn left-over spaghetti into a bite-sized authentic Sicilian appetizer. Super easy to make, with a heart of fresh ricotta cheese, these cupcakes are perfect party food!

6. Cod Meatballs in Fresh Tomato Sauce
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Sicilian Cod Meatballs make a delicious healthy family meal and are so easy to put together in just 30 min – Toss them with delicious homemade Italian tomato sauce for authentic Mediterranean flavors.

7. Eggplant Spaghetti Sandwiches
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Sicilian Doppiette di Melanzane are a must for Sunday lunch in Sicily. Simple to put together, it’s a traditional ( and totally tasty) way to present the classic spaghetti with tomato and fried eggplant.

8. Strawberry Granita
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Granita is a staple of Sicilian cuisine. Similar to sorbet, this refreshing summer delicacy has a unique complex icy texture, but is surprisingly easy to make at home.

9. Chocolate Cannoli with Ricotta & Pistachios
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A sweet fried crispy dough dipped in dark chocolate and filled with the most fresh citrusy ricotta cheese, bits of dark chocolate and pistachios. There's a reason why cannoli are the most famous Sicilian dessert in the world!

10. Mini Cannoli Truffles
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