The Food of Sicily: Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Culinary Crossroads

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In this all-new cookbook from Fabrizia Lanza, one of the world’s greatest food cultures is distilled in 75 recipes for the home cook, plus a loving tribute to its ingredients, passions, influences, and history
 
Tucked away on an estate in the countryside south of Palermo is the Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School, a unique center dedicated to preserving and sharing the great food culture of Sicily. The spirit of the school, now run by Fabrizia Lanza, the founder’s daughter and scion of a renowned family of winemakers that goes back generations, is what makes Lanza’s The Food of Sicily such a singular cookbook—not just a collection of recipes and techniques, but a vibrant and beautifully photographed profile of the land, the people, the history, and so much more.

On every page, in every recipe and note, the author captures the distinct taste of Sicily. How the simplest antipasti, brightly seasoned with nothing but lemon or vinegar, open the appetite—like a classic Octopus Salad or dish of Sautéed Black Olives. The little fried somethings—like an arancine or panelle—are easy, welcome, and nourishing. The Fresh Cavatelli, Pasta with Eggplant and Tomatoes, Bucatini with Sardines and Wild Fennel, and the eye-opening Anelletti Timballo explain why Sicilians are the biggest pasta eaters in the world. Festive meat dishes—such as Lamb-Stuffed Pastry, an Easter staple, or Grilled Sausage with Bay Leaves and Onions—are festive because the moment it’s holiday time, Sicilians everywhere head outside and fire up their grills. And for a people known for their passion for sweets, some famous Sicilian treats—Watermelon Pudding, Lemon Granita, Rolled Fig Cookies, and the pinnacle of desserts, the elaborate Sicilian Cake with Ricotta Cream and Marzipan. Along the way, the author delves into everything from cheese, couscous, and olives to Amaro and the importance of bitterness.

Visitors to Sicily often sense it to be a place unlike anywhere else—lost in time and a little bit secretive. The Food of Sicily opens a bright window on it, celebrating this wonderful food culture while honoring everything that makes it special.

From the Publisher

A Singular Book of Sicilian Cuisine

“A recipe, beyond its deliciousness, can tell us a lot about the habits, lifestyle, culture, superstitions, and passions of a country….this book is the beginning of a voyage through Sicily with a different eye, one that is willing to go deeper than the usual stories.”

–Fabrizia Lanza

Octopus Salad

Chickpea Fritters

Green Olive Citrus Salad

Roast Chicken with Oranges and Rosemary

Pasta with Fennel Sausage and Broccoli

Swordfish Stuffed with Garlic and Mint

Cannoli with Ricotta Cream and Pistachios

Sicilian Cake with Ricotta Cream and Marzipan

Cassata Gelato

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Artisan (September 12, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579659861
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579659868
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 0.94 x 11.25 inches