Tag Agrigento

The cuisine of Agrigento stands out for its variety, reflecting the province’s geographical diversity. Two distinctive culinary traditions emerge: along the coasts and on the islands, seafood dishes such as Siculiana’s cuttlefish stew, sole Saccense-style, and sardine meatballs take the spotlight; in the inland and mountainous areas, you can savor rustic dishes like ‘mpignulata, artichoke pasta, and Aragona’s taganu. Among desserts, the highlights include curly biscuits, cucchiteḍḍi, and Sciacca’s ova murina.

The Sweet Majesty of Cassata Siciliana

Cassata Siciliana is a show-stopping dessert with origins in Sicily. This traditional cake features a moist sponge cake layered with a creamy ricotta filling and studded with candied fruit. It’s then covered in a vibrant green marzipan shell and decorated…