Nonna’s Recipes

A traditional Sicilian recipe for artichokes coated in a batter seasoned with parmesan cheese, parsley and mint, then fried to golden perfection.

This week I found myself craving Pineapple Cookies. My mother makes these wonderful cookies that are soft, moist, and deliver pineapple in every bite. Not only are these cookies delicious but they are so easy to make

Nonna’s simple orange cookies are the perfect companion to a cup of tea or your favorite coffee. Slightly crispy on the outside and light and airy on the inside, they remind me of orange flavored lady fingers.

A little crunchy, slightly soft in the middle and subtly sweet, Italian Sesame Cookies are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.  These classic Italian favorites get their nutty flavor from the toasted sesame seeds that coat the outside of the cookie and give …

Nonna’s Easy Chicken Pastina Soup recipe is Italian comfort food at its best. This very simple recipe, is the perfect meal when the weather is starting to get cooler and you just want something homey and cozy.  Nonna (my mom, but Nonna to everyone else) …

Homemade Sicilian eggplant caponata is delicious served as an appetizer with crostini or as an accompaniment to chicken or fish. It is a blend of eggplant, olives, celery, tomato, and capers. The bold flavors of these simple vegetables are heightened and complemented by the sweet and sour “agrodolce” sauce that it is cooked in.

Cannoli filled with ricotta and chocolate chips is a classic Sicilian dessert. This delicious pastry filling is sweet, decadent and incredibly easy to make.

These incredibly tasty Grilled Lollipop Lamb chops make an impressive appetizer or a scrumptious summer dinner.

Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies are soft chocolatey cookies flavored with warm spices including cinnamon and clove.

Sicilian Almond Paste cookies are scrumptious and easy to make! I am so happy to be sharing my mother’s recipe, also known as “Pasticcini alla Pasta di Mandorla”. These are the most incredibly special cookies that we make.