Some of the most delicious dishes my grandmother served came from her home land of Sicily. The sea surrounds this peaceful land and in the Straits of Messina which separate Sicily from the mainland, my grandfather, a fisherman would traditionally hunt for swordfish. This takes place the spawning season, on their way from the Atlantic to the African coast of the Mediterranean. There is plenty of fish in Sicily and swordfish has inspired many famous dishes.
Sardines also have an important place in Sicilian cooking.
My grandmother was a great traditional cook, and her pastry was simple and tasty. You could find fruit and vegetables in almost everything she cooked. I'd like to share some of her recipes with you. Hope you enjoy them as much as my family has. Although Naples is now the main pasta-making center, it was in Sicily that it was first made.