25 sicilian dried nut Recipes

dried figs, stems removed, dried apricots , raisins, and orange juice, toasted slivered almonds and toasted walnuts, corn syrup, vanilla extract and cinnamon, zest of 1 lemon, sugar, butter, softened, egg, vanilla extract, milk, salt, baking powder, flour, powdered sugar, lemon juice

olive oil, garlic , bruised, skinless chicken thighs, halved, all-purpose flour, seasoned to taste, onion, thinly sliced, red wine, bay leaf, rosemary, white wine vinegar, caster sugar, chicken stock, currants, black olives, pine nuts , roasted (i do this in a small dry pan over a low heat, shaking til golden), flat leafed parsley

fennel bulb (sometimes called anise; 1 1/4 lb), any fronds chopped and stalks trimmed flush with bulb and discarded, crumbled saffron threads, raisins, dry white wine, onion, finely chopped, fennel seeds, crushed, extra-virgin olive oil, sardines in oil, drained, perciatelli or spaghetti, pine nuts, toasted, dry bread crumbs, toasted and tossed with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and salt to taste

fresh breadcrumb, milk, freshly grated parmesan cheese, chopped onion, chopped fresh basil, egg, garlic, minced, ground black pepper, sweet italian sausage link, casings removed, dried currants, pine nuts, toasted

chopped belgian endive (about 4 oz), chopped kale (about 4 oz), chopped turnip greens (about 4 oz), golden raisins, salt, yellow cornmeal, crushed red pepper, organic vegetable broth (such as swanson certified organic), fat-free milk, grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided, olive oil, garlic clove, thinly sliced, dry breadcrumbs, pine nuts, toasted

golden raisin, extra virgin olive oil, onion, halved and thinly sliced, minced garlic, pine nuts, chopped black olives, bay leaves, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, diced tomatoes, drained, salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar, white sugar, julienned fresh basil, angel hair pasta, extra virgin olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, lemon , juice and zest of, shaved parmesan cheese, fresh basil

olive oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, diced tomatoes in juice, chopped fresh basil, fresh breadcrumbs, milk, freshly grated parmesan cheese, chopped onion, chopped fresh basil, egg, garlic clove, minced, ground black pepper, sweet italian sausages, casings removed, pine nuts, toasted, dried currants, spaghetti

dried currants, dry white wine, divided, swordfish steaks, 1 inch thick, fine sea salt or kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, sweet onion, halved and cut into thin strips, tomatoes, seeded and diced, yellow summer squash or zucchini, diced, pitted kalamata olives or pimiento-stuffed green olives, quartered, garlic, finely chopped, capers, rinsed and drained, pine nuts, fresh basil leaves

dried bread crumbs, olive oil, divided, flat beef cut for braciole (such as top round), salt and freshly ground black pepper, mortadella, grated caciocavallo or pecorino romano, minced garlic, freshly chopped italian parsley leaves, pine nuts, hard-boiled eggs, red wine, tomato paste, whole italian tomatoes, crushed , with juices, bay leaves

chopped eggplant , about 2 medium, extra virgin olive oil, divided, yellow onion, chopped, garlic, minced, celery, diced, roma tomatoes, chopped, capers, drained, lightly toasted pine nuts, natural cane sugar, red wine vinegar, dried chile flakes , optional, sea salt, green sicilian olives, minced for garnish

pancetta, minced, sharp provolone cheese, shredded, fresh italian parsley, minced, pine nuts, toasted, raisins, minced, garlic clove, minced, pork loin, salt pork, finely chopped and blanched 5 minutes, onion, chopped, fresh italian parsley, minced, garlic clove, minced, full-bodied red wine, dry marsala, fresh basil, minced or 1 tsp dried basil, crumbled, fresh oregano or 1/4 tsp dried oregano, crumbled, fresh mint leaves, minced or 1 pinch dried mint, crumbled, salt & freshly ground black pepper, diced tomatoes, undrained

granulated sugar, water, light corn syrup, egg whites (about 4) at room temperature, light corn syrup, sugar, butter, cut into small chunks, whole blanched almonds, pistachio nuts, shelled and skinned, chopped dried cherries

rice, pine nuts, drained and chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained capers, chopped red onion (about 1/2 small onion), tuna, drained, anchovy fillets, drained and minced, olive oil, lemon juice, red- or white-wine vinegar, salt, fresh-ground black pepper, sliced basil or mint leaves

raisins, boiling water, seedless grapes, halved, dried apricot, diced (1/4-inch dice ), red onion , cut into small slivers, lemon , juice of, extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, radicchio, baby spinach, loosely packed, prosciutto (thin slices), pine nuts, toasted, rosemary sprig, oil, for frying

mushrooms, butter (1/2 stick), olive oil, leek, rinsed and finely chopped, dry porcini mushrooms , soaked in water, italian bread, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh italian parsley, chopped, pine nuts (aka, toasted pinoli), salt and pepper, roasted red pepper (to garnish ) (optional)

foil oven bag, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, chopped fresh parsley, chopped pitted green olives, raisins, capers, dry white wine, balsamic vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained, uncooked couscous, tuna steaks (about 3/4 inch thick ), pine nuts, toasted, chopped fresh parsley

raisins, boiling water, halved large seedless grapes, diced dried apricots (1/4-inch dice ), fried rosemary , recipe follows, red onion , cut into small slivers, lemon, juiced, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, head radicchio , about 3/4 lb, loosely packed baby spinach, prosciutto or 1/4 lb sausage, grilled and cubed, optional, pine nuts, toasted, rosemary sprigs, oil, for frying

soft breadcrumbs, milk, egg, lightly beaten, grated parmesan cheese, chopped onion, snipped fresh basil, pine nuts, toasted, dried currants, garlic clove, minced, salt, fresh ground black pepper, bulk sweet italian sausage, hot cooked spaghetti