Flavours of Sicily. Fresh and Vibrant Recipes from a Unique Mediterranean Island - Tapa dura

'Ursula Ferrigno['s]... cooking embodies the Italian and Mediterranean passion for good food made from the freshest ingredients.' --BBC Good Food, April 2016

'Light and fresh dishes to enjoy on warmer days.' -- The Times Weekend, May 2016

'A reliable guide to exploring the island's characteristic tastes and regional recipes...[for] anyone who wants to re-create typical Sicilian dishes at home.' --Delicious, May 2016

'This stunning book captures the essence of the island's culinary heritage with bold, gutsy recipes that range from vibrant salads... to light summery dishes... and not forgetting the fabulous desserts.' -- Prima, June 2016

'Bring some Italian sunshine into your kitchen and cook fresh, delicious meals with these authentic, easy dishes from Sicily...prepare to be inspired.' --Psychologies, July 2016

'This vibrant book celebrates the cuisine of the beautiful island of Sicily.' --Choice, July 2016

Discover the unique fusion of flavours that Sicilian food has to offer and bring some Mediterranean sunshine into your own kitchen with Ursula Ferrigno's warm and enthusiastic company. Sicily is an intriguing place. It is a beguiling place and its prominent position has led to repeated conquests over the centuries, which has left an extraordinary cultural legacy and a reputation as the melting pot of the Mediterranean. The island's unique food is bright, earthy and suffused with the intensity of the Sicilian sun. Not surprisingly, many of the typical dishes are made with fish and seafood. Cream and butter hardly ever feature; juicy tomatoes or the island's own fragrant olive oil is used instead. Sheep's milk ricotta is another staple ingredient, as are olives, wild fennel and citrus fruits. Here you'll discover authentic recipes for the best food Sicily has to offer, starting with antipasti. Choose from Arancini di Riso (risotto balls) or Gustoso Olive Bianche (olive relish). Vibrant salads such as Insalata di Tarocchi (blood orange and red onion salad) are perfect for the summer as are the light soups and pasta dishes including Minestra di Tenerumi (courgette leaf and fresh tomato soup) or Pasta Picchi Pacchi (spaghetti with almond and tomato pesto). Delicious meat and fish recipes include Sarde a Beccaficco (stuffed sardines), and Abbacchio alla Cacciatovia (pan-fried Spring lamb with herb and anchovy sauce). Sicilians notoriously have a sweet tooth and are among the best dessert-makers in Italy. Indulge in Pistachio Gelato, Cannoli (pastry tubes filled with sweetened ricotta) and possibly Sicily's most famous export, Cassata.