Original Italian name: Tonno Alla Palermitana Place of origin: Sicily, Southern Italy In Sicily, Southern part of Italy, The Mattanza is the traditional method of tuna fishing.  This event provides an occasion for the whole village to celebrate a folklore festival. This major tradition gets underway with an morning mass to bless the fishing boats before they ...

Tomato Bruschetta Recipe 1/2 tsp. dried basil 2 cups roma tomatoes,seeded and chopped 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 loaf French bread Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt and pepper. Cut bread into 1/4 inch slices. Combine olive oil and garlic; brush onto bread slices; place on ...

The weather has taken a distinct turn for the worse this past week and after having images of a scorching hot August we are all resigned to the fact that the hotter days are over. Far from being the pessimist I actually prefer it when it is a little cooler anyway. Exercise and sleep become easier ...

Nothing beats eating tapa for breakfast. With garlic rice and fried egg, it’s a breakfast fit for anyone expecting a busy day. My beef tapa recipe is a mixture of pepper and sweetness the way I like my lean and tasty beef tapa to be. Remember to marinate overnight (two days for better ...

You will need:1 pint fresh figs (cut in half)2 bunches fresh baby spinach½ cup sun dried tomatoes (sliced)½ tsp. red pepper flakes2 vine ripe tomatoes (chopped)2 tablespoons olive oil1 pat sweet butter1 box of your favorite spaghetti In a large frying pan place the olive oil and butter and heat.Place the figs in frying pan and ...

for BSI You will need:1 pint of fresh figs¼ cup chopped walnuts¼ cup chopped almonds½ cup honeyWash and dry the figs.In a small bowl place chopped nuts and in another small bowl place the honey.Dip the figs first in the honey and then roll the figs gently in the chopped nuts. This is my entry for ...

Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 4 tbsp. butter 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained 1 large egg, beaten 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded 1/3 cup pecans, chopped 2 tbsp. light brown sugar, firmly packed Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan. In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking ...

Carrot Cake Recipe 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups self rising flour 1 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 2 tsp. cinnamon 3 cups carrots, grated 1 package (16 oz.) confectioners’ sugar 8 tbsp. butter, softened 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 cup carrot, shredded Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour two 9 inch cake pans. In large bowl, combine granulated sugar, ...

Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar 8 tbsp. butter, softened 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 cups zucchini, shredded 3/4 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and lightly flour a 13×9 ...

Mayonnaise Cake Recipe 2 cups flour 1 cup granulated sugar 4 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/8 tsp. salt 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup boiling water 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 can (12 oz.) buttercream frosting Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour a 9 inch square baking dish. In large bowl, sift flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add ...