Sicilian eggplant caponata is one of the best ways to utilize eggplant. A salty, sweet and sour appetizer.
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Lamb with Cheese and Egg
Chef Michael prepares a protein commonly found in Abruzzo’s mountainous region: Lamb with Cheese and Egg.
Italian Roast Chicken With Peppers and Olives
Roast Chicken With Peppers and Olives always feels celebratory; indeed, a roast chicken always is celebratory.
Stromboli
Stromboli stars the flavors of a classic Venetian pizza: mozzarella and prosciutto. It slices up into beautiful spirals, making it a great snack for company
Spelt Spaghetti With Olives and Anchovies
For Spelt Spaghetti With Olives and Anchovies, the amount of pesto-like sauce you’re making here is so scant that you really do need a stick blender.
Spaghetti All’Assassina
Burnt, crispy, and spicy are the three essentials spaghetti all’assassina, or “killer’s spaghetti,” a must-eat in Bari
Pasta alla Zozzona
Pasta alla Zozzona, “dirty pasta,” is the cousin of Carbonara and the brother-in-law of Amatriciana, the best of both worlds.
Thyme and Garlic Brisket
Is there anything more comforting than a big, juicy piece of brisket? This recipe for Thyme and Garlic Brisket is simple to make
Fregolata – Giant Almond Crumb Biscuit
Whether you’re in the mood to share or feeling a little selfish, Bonacini’s Giant Almond Crumb Biscuit (Fregolata) covers it all.
Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Lemon asparagus pasta is a bright and flavorful pasta that’s perfect for spring and summer!
Chicory Timbale
A delicious multi-layered Chicory Timbale, which is a pie filled with fresh chicory, ripe Roma tomatoes, and sliced prosciutto.
Swordfish Sicilian-Style
Swordfish Sicilian-Style is an oregano-infused sauce imparts bright flavor to hot-off-the-grill steaks – a Marcella Hazan dish.
Spiced Chocolate Cake
Spiced Chocolate Cake is a decadent dessert. Chef Michael Bonacini bakes a rich, dense chocolate cake filled with spices and nuts called Pam[n]pepato.
Salt-Crusted Snapper
Chef Michael Bonacini knows that in Liguria, they love their fish, and no fish dish more so than this salt-crusted snapper
Pasta Ncasciata
Pasta Ncasciata is a hearty baked pasta dish that is packed with tender eggplant, melty caciocavallo cheese, and crushed tomatoes.
Burnt Spring Onion Risotto
Burnt Spring Onion Risotto is a rich and creamy vegetarian dish that is brightened and cut with fiery sweetness and smoky flavors.
Lamb Ragu with Rigatoni
Lamb ragu with rigatoni is a hearty dish full of comforting flavor. Red wine, rosemary, tomato, carrots, and lamb are braised in a Dutch oven for hours.
Anelletti al Forno
This anelletti al forno recipe is primo Sicilian comfort food: cheesy baked pasta coated in rich, meaty ragù.
Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom Risotto brings on the savory flavor with mushrooms. Use this as an opportunity to experiment with interesting mushrooms you find at the farmer’s market or the grocery store
Sausage and Peppers Rigatoni
Sausage and peppers rigatoni is where it’s at – sweet bell peppers, fragrant fennel sausage, onions, Sicilian oregano, and olive oil.