cooking from Sicily

Nonna’s Stuffed Aubergines

Nonna’s Stuffed Aubergines

Nonna’s Stuffed Aubergines excerpted from Sicily: Recipes from an Italian island by Enza Genovese and Sandra Mahut. Photography by Sandra Mahut.

Sicily: Recipes from an Italian island by Enza Genovese and Sandra MahutEssential Recipes from a Mediterranean Island

A beautiful collection of delicious Sicilian recipes, complete with stunning photography of the island itself

Discover the flavours of Sicily through this irresistible collection of recipes, each accompanied by specially commissioned photography that captures the island’s sun-soaked charm.

From the bustling streets of Palermo to the colourful markets of Cefalù, Sicily is a feast for the senses. In these pages, Sicilian cook Enza Genovese invites you to travel across her homeland through food—from the first golden bite of an arancino to the sweet crunch of a canola.

You’ll find time-honoured classics alongside new favourites, each recipe crafted to bring the warmth and generosity of Sicilian cooking into your own kitchen.

Chapters include

Antipasti
Arancini, Nonna’s eggplant parmigiana, Sicilian focaccia

Pasta
Casarecce alla Norma, spaghetti with ricotta and pistachios, sardine bucatini

Risotto and Couscous
Artichoke and pea risotto, Trapanese couscous, lobster risotto (more…)