18 stuffed sicilian Recipes

flank steaks, mushroom, caps left whole,stems removed and minced, egg, beaten, breadcrumbs, onion, minced, garlic, pureed or minced,divided in half, firm plum tomato, pulp chopped ,and juices reserved, fresh red chili pepper, minced (or 1 tsp chile paste or equivalent, to taste), grating hard cheese (provolone, pecorino, parmesan, etc.), fresh herb, minced (can be 1, or any combination of parsley, sage, or oregano, to taste - or use 2 tsp dried, crumbled), hazelnuts, ground (or fine chopped , or coarse chopped pine nuts), anchovy, mashed (optional), currants (or chopped dark raisins, optional), salt and black pepper (to taste), olive oil (about 1 cup total; for sauteing and marinade), red wine (approx 1/2 cup for stuffing , 1 cup for marinade), whole sage leaf (to be placed on skewers; between speidinis) (optional)

eggplants (small to medium size - 1 1/2 lbs. each), salt, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, fresh garlic, minced, breadcrumbs (packaged, plain ), golden raisin, pine nuts (or slivered almonds), parmesan cheese, grated, fresh parsley, minced, fresh lemon juice

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

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)

artichokes, fine, dry breadcrumbs, grated romano cheese, garlic, minced, ground oregano, vegetable oil, lemon twists

garlic clove, minced, ground beef, egg, whole beaten, breadcrumbs, soft, romano cheese, grated, peas, shelled, fresh parsley, chopped, salt, black pepper, ground, beef , sliced flank steak works well, genoa salami, sliced prosciutto, hard-boiled eggs, onion, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, red wine, tomato paste

olive oil, divided, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry, garlic cloves, minced, marsala, divided, romano cheese, grated fresh, golden raisins, capers, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, sherry wine vinegar, water, cornstarch

squid tubes, onions, finely chopped, olive oil , plus 1/2 cup, garlic, finely chopped, grated pecorino , plus 1/4 cup, italian finely chopped parsley , plus 1/4 cup, bread crumbs, raisins, toothpicks, tomato sauce , recipe follows, canned, crushed tomatoes, garlic, finely chopped, chopped basil, salt, pepper, sugar

olive oil, divided, crushed red pepper, dried oregano, salt, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry, garlic cloves, minced, marsala, divided, grated fresh romano or parmesan cheese, golden raisins, capers, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, sherry vinegar, water, cornstarch

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

sun-dried tomatoes , packed in oil, garlic cloves, peeled, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing top of pizza and drizzling, eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, quartered artichoke hearts, diced roasted red bell peppers, pitted and halved kalamata olives, drained capers, grated feta cheese, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, double recipe oregano pizza dough , recipe follows, grated parmesan

imported ham,1 cubes, salami,1 cubes, pepperoni,sliced, provolone cheese,1 cubes, sicilian olives,drained, black olives,drained, pepperoncini ,drain most of the juice-leave a little for flavor, hot gourmet peppers-leave a little juice for flavor, sweet green sliced peppers-leave a little juice for flavor, artichoke hearts,drained, pimientos stuffed green olives,drained

this recipe comes from my gramma , who was 1 of the best cooks i ever knew. my mom always made the traditional bread stuffing, which was okay, but when it was my gramma caruso s turn to have thanksgiving, i couldn tsp wait to smell and eat her stuffing. just like her, it was wonderful! happy thanksgiving, gramma--i miss you, ground veal, ground pork, garlic minced, onion chopped, milk, oil, seasoned bread crumbs, grated pecorino romano cheese, egg, sliced white mushrooms, cooked long grain white rice, warm chicken broth or water, salt and fresh ground pepper

bell peppers, i like red best , but it is traditional to use green, ground veal or 1 lb lean ground beef, egg, fresh breadcrumb, green onion, sliced, parmesan cheese, grated finely. fresh is best, onion, halved and sliced thinly, mozzarella cheese, cut in cubes, whole tomatoes, broken up with a fork and including juice, waxy potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks. in sicily they use yellow flesh potatoes, but red skinned is fine, black olives, italian style, pitted and sliced . (optional), button mushroom (optional), dry basil, garlic cloves, minced, salt, divided, pepper, divided

original sicilian pasta co. stuffed portobellos, portobello mushrooms -- cleaned, shrimp -- chopped fine, mushrooms -- chopped fine, onions -- chopped fine, butter, olive oil, garlic -- minced, eggs, lobster base, breadcrumbs, parsley, coarse ground black pepper, white wine, crabmeat -- shredded, mozzarella cheese -- shredded, brush portobellos with olive oil and grill until done approx 5-7 minutes. meanwhile saute shrimp, mushrooms, and onions in butter, olive oil and garlic until shrimp turns pink. remove from heat, add all other ingredients and mix well until mixture becomes firm. add an additional egg or additional breadcrumbs until the mixture can easily be formed by hand into balls. place approx 4-5 oz into portobello mushroom, spreading so that it covers from edge to edge. sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, and broil until cheese starts to brown. serve.

butternut squash , pierced with tip of a knife, butter, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, arborio rice, warm chicken stock, lindsay sicilian piited olives or 1 (6 oz) jar lindsay spanish pimento stuffed olives, drained and halved, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh italian parsley, salt & freshly ground black pepper (optional)