Catania

A comforting Sicilian pasta celebrating the unique trunzu di Acireale, a heritage purple kohlrabi grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna.

Discover the irresistible charm of Catania’s ‘pasta cinque buchi’, a rare and theatrical pasta shape that captures a rich, velvety meat ragù brimming with Sicilian flavour.

Discover how to prepare Totò biscuits from Catania - soft cocoa and cinnamon biscuits coated in a glossy chocolate glaze, traditionally enjoyed for All Souls’ Day.

Discover these traditional Catanian ‘Regina’ biscuits - soft, delicately scented with lemon, and glazed to celebrate Sicily’s All Souls’ Day.

Fragrant Sicilian Christmas pastries filled with a warm blend of almonds, honey and spice - crisp outside, soft within, and beautifully festive.

These charming Sicilian pastries from Mirabella Imbaccari are filled with ricotta and sweet chickpea cream, lightly scented with cinnamon, citrus and dark chocolate - a crisp, golden treat with a soft and fragrant heart.

Discover authentic Catanese cartocciate: soft, golden baked parcels filled with tomato, ham and tuma - a beloved classic from the foothills of Mount Etna.

Discover how to make Catania’s legendary fried bombs - soft, golden and filled with melting mozzarella and ham. A true classic of Sicilian tavola calda cuisine!

Crisp, flaky pastries filled with tender ham and melting mozzarella - a beloved street food from the heart of Catania and Messina.

Tender Sicilian meatballs simmered in a glossy sweet-and-sour tomato sauce, infused with almonds, cinnamon and the warmth of the Mediterranean.