Cefalu (Sicily)

Cefalù is a city in the Province of Palermo, located on the northern coast of Sicily. The town, with its population of just under 14,000, is one of the major tourist attractions in the region. Despite its size, every year it attracts millions of tourists from all parts of Sicily and also, from all over Italy and Europe.
The Cathedral-Basilica of Cefalù is a Roman Catholic church begun in 1131, in a style of Norman architecture.

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Recipes from Sicily

Sicilian Biancomangiare – Medieval Purity

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A Medieval dish of purity that can be both savory or sweet

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

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Eggplant is the star of this popular southern Italian dish, we tell you how to make caponata siciliana di melanzane at home.

Panelle Siciliane (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters)

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Cibo da strada or street food has existed since ancient times and Sicily’s capital is noted for deep fried delights such as cazzilli (potato croquettes), quaglie (eggplant quails) and panelle (chickpea fritters)

Rustic Chocolate Cake From Modica

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A chocolate that dates back to the ancient culture of the Aztecs, arriving to the charming Baroque town of Modica makes for the perfect main ingredient for this rustic Italian cake.

Insalata di Arance, Orange Salad

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One of Sicily’s most noted appetizers is the insalata di arance or orange salad, and is commonly made with the popular local orange varieties (Tarocco, Moro, or Sanguinello). There are numerous variations to this...

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