and the island's famous pastries like pignolata (a dessert of fried dough) typically enjoyed during Christmas. Sicily is known for the production of many foods and food products like extra virgin ...

You won't find spaghetti and meatballs in Italy, nor will you find chicken parmesan (although eggplant parmesan is a Sicilian ...

You may only associate these dried grapes with sweet dishes like cinnamon-raisin bread and oatmeal-raisin cookies. But take it from Brussels sprouts, salads, and Sicilian cuisine -- these little ...