| Introduction |
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13 | (10) |
| A CUCINA POVERA (The Cuisine of the Poor) |
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24 | (1) |
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Minestra`i Linticchi, Lentil Soup |
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25 | (1) |
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L'Ova 'Ncamissa, Egg-in-a-Shirt Soup |
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26 | (1) |
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L'Ova Bruduchiddu, Egg in a Light Broth |
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26 | (1) |
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Frocia'i Cippuddi, Sicilian Style Onion Omelet |
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26 | (2) |
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Frocia'i Patati, Sicilian-Style Potato Omelet |
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28 | (1) |
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Frocia'i Sparaci, Sicilian-Style Asparagus Omelet |
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29 | (1) |
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30 | (1) |
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Pani'i Casa, Semolina Bread |
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31 | (1) |
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Schiachata c'Anciovi, Pizza With Anchovies |
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32 | (1) |
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Sfinciuni Cunzatu cu Brocculeddu e Ricotta, Sfinciuni Filled With Broccoli and Ricotta |
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33 | (1) |
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Sfinciuni Cunzatu cu Carni e Cacciu, Sfinciuni Filled With Meat and Cheese |
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34 | (1) |
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'a Pizza Fritta, Fried Pizza |
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35 | (1) |
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Pasta e Piseddi, Pasta With Peas |
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35 | (1) |
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Pasta Agghiu Ogghiu, Pasta With Garlic and Oil |
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36 | (1) |
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Pasta cu Finucchi, Pasta With Fennel |
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36 | (1) |
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Pasta'a Carrittera, Carter's-Style Pasta |
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37 | (1) |
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Pasta ca Cucuzza, Pasta With Sicilian Squash |
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38 | (1) |
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Pasta Marinara, Sailor's-Style Pasta |
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39 | (1) |
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Cavateddi cu Broculi Rabi, Shell Pasta With Italian Broccoli |
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40 | (1) |
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Pasta ca Muddica e l'Ova, Pasta With Bread Crumbs and Eggs |
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41 | (1) |
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Pasta cu Sparaceddu Arriminatu, Pasta With Cauliflower |
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42 | (1) |
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Pasta chi Sardi a Mari, Pasta With Sardines, Still in the Sea |
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43 | (1) |
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Pasta Friuta, Fried Pasta |
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44 | (1) |
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44 | (1) |
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Stincu d'Agneddu Stuffatu, Lamb Shank Stew |
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45 | (1) |
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Mulinciani a Palmigiana, Eggplant Palmigiana |
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46 | (3) |
| `A CUCINA RICCA (The Cuisine of the Rich) |
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49 | (16) |
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Sprogghiu Pitittu, Antipasti |
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50 | (1) |
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Capunatina, Eggplant and Olive Salad |
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50 | (2) |
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Pipi sutt'Ogghiu, Bell Pepper Salad |
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52 | (1) |
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Insalata 'i Calamari, Squid Salad |
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52 | (1) |
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Baccalaru a Ghiotta, Dried Salted Codfish Salad |
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53 | (1) |
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Salami 'i Tunnu 'Nstemperata, Salami of Tuna in Stemperata |
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54 | (1) |
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Insalata 'i Cacuocciuli, Artichoke Salad |
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55 | (1) |
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Cacuocciuli Mandorlata, Artichokes With Almond Sauce |
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56 | (1) |
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57 | (1) |
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58 | (2) |
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Cazziddi, Potato Croquettes |
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60 | (1) |
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Pipi Chini a Nana Giambalvo, Nana Giambalvo's Stuffed Peppers |
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61 | (1) |
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Torta'i Cacuocciuli, Artichoke Pie |
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62 | (3) |
| I Primi Piatti (First Courses) |
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65 | (24) |
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66 | (1) |
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Pupetteddi'Nbrudu, Meatball Soup |
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67 | (1) |
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Brudu'i Gaddina, Chicken Soup |
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67 | (1) |
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Risuttu chi Funci, Risotto With Mushrooms |
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68 | (3) |
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Risuttu chi Calamari, Risotto With Squid |
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71 | (1) |
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Pasta Frisca, Homemade Pasta |
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72 | (2) |
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Tagghiarini ca Sarsa Frisca, Tagliatelle With Fresh Tomato Sauce |
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74 | (1) |
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Tagghiarini chi Cacuocciuli, Tagliatelle With Artichokes |
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75 | (1) |
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Pasta alla Norma, Fresh Pasta With Eggplant |
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76 | (1) |
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Malfatti Marinara, ``Badly Made'' Pasta Marinara |
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77 | (1) |
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Perciateddi chi Pisci Spata, Perciatelli With Swordfish |
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78 | (1) |
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Maccaruni'a Furnu, Baked Macaroni |
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78 | (2) |
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Pasta 'Ncaciata, Cheesed Pasta |
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80 | (1) |
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Pasta chi Sardi d'Andrea, Baked Pasta With Fresh Sardines |
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81 | (2) |
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Conchigguni Chini, Baked Stuffed Shells |
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83 | (1) |
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Maccaruni chi Mulinciani'a Furnu, Baked Macaroni With Eggplant |
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84 | (1) |
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'a Tumala d'Andrea, Rice Bombe |
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85 | (4) |
| I Secondi Piatti di Pisci (Fish Second Courses) |
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89 | (10) |
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Mirruzzu Sciuscieddu, Poached Whiting |
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90 | (1) |
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Pisci Arrustutu chi Cacuocciuli o Finucchi, Roasted Fish With Artichoke or Fennel |
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91 | (1) |
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Braciola'i Pisci Spata, Swordfish Rolls |
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92 | (1) |
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Sardi a Beccaficu, Stuffed Fresh Sardines |
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93 | (1) |
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Gambereddi cu Mugghiu, Shrimp With ``Mugghiu'' Sauce |
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94 | (1) |
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Sardi a Cammineddu, Fire-Roasted Sordines |
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95 | (1) |
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Calamari Chini a Ghiotta, Stuffed Squid, Glutton's Style |
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95 | (2) |
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Tunnina chi Cippuddi, Tuna With Onions |
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97 | (2) |
| I Secondi Piatti di Carne (Meat Second Courses) |
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99 | (18) |
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101 | (1) |
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Braciola, Sicilian Stuffed Beef Cutlets |
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102 | (1) |
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Coscia'i Agneddu Arrustutu chi Patati, Roast Leg of Lamb With Potatoes |
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103 | (1) |
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Coscia'i Maiali Arrustutu, Roast Loin of Pork |
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104 | (1) |
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Agneddu Cartociatu, Leg of Lamb Cooked in Paper |
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104 | (2) |
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Arrustuciddu'i Agneddu, Lamb Shish Kabab |
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106 | (1) |
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Punta'i Pettu Chini, Stuffed Breast of Veal |
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107 | (1) |
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Rugnuni chi Patati, Kidneys and Potatoes |
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108 | (1) |
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Ficateddi ca Marsala, Chicken Livers Marsala |
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109 | (1) |
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Quagghia'n Pignata, Pan-Roasted Quail |
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109 | (1) |
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Gaddina Catanisi, Catania-Style Chicken |
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110 | (1) |
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Gaddina Cippudata, Chicken With Smothered Onions |
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111 | (1) |
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Capuni Chini'i Castagne, Roasted Capon Stuffed With Chestnuts |
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112 | (3) |
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115 | (2) |
| I Contorni (Accompaniments) |
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117 | (10) |
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118 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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Carduna Friuta, Fried Cardoons |
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119 | (1) |
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Funci Chini, Stuffed Mushrooms |
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120 | (1) |
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Cippuddi ca Marsala, Onions Marsala |
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120 | (1) |
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Cacuocciuli Chini, Stuffed Artichokes |
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121 | (1) |
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122 | (1) |
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Risu'Ninsalata, Rice Salad |
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122 | (1) |
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Cippudeddi Auruduci, Sweet and Sour Onions |
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123 | (1) |
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Pumadamuri Verdi'Ninsalata, Green Tomato Salad |
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123 | (1) |
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Insalata'i Patati, Potato Salad |
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124 | (1) |
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Aranci e Finucchi'Ninsalata, Orange and Fennel Salad |
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124 | (1) |
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Insalata'i Linticchi, Lentil Salad |
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125 | (1) |
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Insalata Mista, Mixed Green Salad |
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125 | (2) |
| I Cosi Duci (Sweets) |
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127 | (20) |
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Fraguli suttu Spiritu, Strawberries Soaked in Sweet Vermouth |
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128 | (1) |
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Biancumanciari, Cornstarch Pudding |
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129 | (1) |
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Budinu'i Risu, Rice Pudding |
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129 | (1) |
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L'Ova'Sbatuta, Zabaglione |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (2) |
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Acceddu cu l'Ova, Easter Cakes |
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133 | (1) |
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Cuciaddatu, Christmas Pastry |
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134 | (2) |
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Sfinci Ammilati, Puffs With Honey |
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136 | (1) |
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Sfinci'i San Giuseppi, Filled Puffs |
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137 | (1) |
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Minni'i Virgini, Virgins' Breasts |
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137 | (1) |
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Sfuagghiu, Polizzian Cheesecake |
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138 | (2) |
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Torta'i Ricotta, Ricotta Pie |
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140 | (1) |
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Pan'i Spagna, Sponge Cake |
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141 | (1) |
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Suppa Inglisi, Meringue Cream Pie |
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142 | (2) |
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Biscotti'i Finucchi, Fennel Seed Cookies |
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144 | (1) |
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Cecilini, Sesame Seed Cookies |
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144 | (1) |
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Biscotti'i Pan'i Spagna, Anisette Toast |
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145 | (2) |
| I COSI DUCI FRIDDI (Frozen Desserts) |
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147 | (8) |
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Granita e Sorbettu, Ices and Sorbets |
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149 | (1) |
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Granita'i Limuni, Lemon Ice |
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149 | (1) |
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Granita'i Meluni, Melon Ice |
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150 | (1) |
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Granita'i Anguria, Watermelon Ice |
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150 | (1) |
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Granita'i Ciucculatu, Chocolate Ice |
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151 | (1) |
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Granita'i Caffe, Coffee Ice |
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151 | (1) |
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Sorbettu'i Fraguli, Strawherry Sorbet |
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152 | (1) |
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Sorbettu'i Clementina, Tangerine Sorbet |
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152 | (1) |
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Sorbettu'i Kiwi, Kiwi Sorbet |
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153 | (2) |
| Spuma (Frozen ``Foam'') |
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155 | (4) |
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Spuma'i Ragina Niura, Black Grape Spuma |
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156 | (1) |
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Spuma'i Lampuni, Raspberry Spuma |
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157 | (2) |
| Gelatu (Ice Cream) |
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159 | (8) |
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Crema'i Gelatu, ``Creme Anglaise'' Based Ice Cream |
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160 | (1) |
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Gelatu'i Ficu, Fig Ice Cream |
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161 | (1) |
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Gelatu'i Ciucculatu, Chocolate Ice Cream |
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162 | (1) |
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Gelatu'i Nucceddi, Hazelnut Ice Cream |
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163 | (1) |
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Gelatu'i Pistacchiu, Pistachio Ice Cream |
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164 | (1) |
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Gelatu'i Castagne, Chestnut Ice Cream |
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164 | (3) |
| I Pezzi Duri (Molded Frozen Desserts) |
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167 | (7) |
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Mannarina China, Frozen Stuffed Tangerines |
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168 | (1) |
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Meluni'Nghiachiata, Frozen Melon |
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169 | (1) |
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Torta'i Ciucculatu, Chocolate Ice ``Cake'' |
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169 | (1) |
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Coppa'i Tri Colori, Three Flavors in a Cup |
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170 | (1) |
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Bomba'i Crema'i Gelatu e Sorbettu'i Fraguli, Lemon Ice Cream and Strawberry Sorbet Bombe |
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171 | (1) |
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Cassata'i Gelatu a Siciliana, Sicilian Ice Cream Bombe |
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172 | (2) |
| Menu Suggestions |
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174 | (15) |
| Ingredients |
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189 | (11) |
| Glossary: Sicilian Pronunciation, Italian and English Translation |
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200 | (13) |
| Afterword For the New Edition |
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213 | (2) |
| Acknowledgments |
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215 | (2) |
| Index |
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