Sicily is known for it’s exotic flavours and indulgent ingredients – what better place for an Italian Cooking holiday.
It has to be said that food and wine are among Sicily's main attractions. Greek, Roman, Arabs, Normans, Spanish and British have all left there delicious mark on this exotic island. Discovering Sicilian food is like discovering the history of this fascinating island.
Be warned if you plan to go on a diet, go to Sicily before it starts! Here are a few specialties to wet your appetite before you go. Our cooking courses in Sicily run from May until October 2009.
Below is just a sample of some of the dishes that feature in our Sicily Cooking Holiday, we hope you enjoy this little taster. And if you'd be interested in being kept up to date with all the news at Flavours, including new recipes, then please sign up for our newsletter.
First Course
- Pasta Alla Norma - Very tasty, a dish that combines Eggplants, Tomatoes, Basil and Ricotta (V)
- Insalata Finocchio - A Fennel and Orange Salad(V)
Main Dishes
- Braciole di Pesce Spada alla Ghiotta - Swordfish Rolls in a Tomato Sauce
- Caponata di Melanzane - This dish is a cross between a Relish and a cooked Vegetable Salad (V)
- Tonno e Pesche- Pan Gilled Tuna with Fresh Peaches
Anyone doing a Cookery Course in Sicily just has to come back with a mean little recipe book that it’s adviseable to keep under lock and key. From the secrets of Scaccia (similiar to an Italian Pizza, but done the Sicilian way) to a simple roast fish recipe, the cuisine of this region can transform even simple ingredients into an exotic feast.
