Tag: Sicily

Sunday lunch in Italy: Where tradition meets togetherness

There’s a hush that settles over Italian towns and cities on Sunday mornings. Shops are closed, the streets grow quiet, and a fragrant warmth begins to rise from every kitchen window. This is the sacred hour of il pranzo della domenica, or Sunday lunch: a beloved tradition that continues to nourish both body and soul across generations. […]

Ravioli Dolce, an Easter Delight

Ravioli Dolce are sweet Sicilian pastries traditionally made for Easter, filled with spiced ricotta. This beloved recipe from Rosa Rizza combines simple ingredients with festive flair. Lightly fried and dusted with sugar, they’re a warm, irresistible treat.

A sweet Easter recipe from Sicily

I have always loved the excitement and pageantry of the processions that fill the streets across the country throughout Easter Week, the lavish family meals and the heaps of Easter eggs and chocolate that we exchange. In Italy, the Easter celebration includes Easter Monday, a day of relaxation with loved ones — usually a picnic in a beautiful place or a family outing, for example. It’s a joyous beginning to Spring, and it’s my pleasure to share a taste of it with you.