Sicilian cooking bursts with flavour - sweet tomatoes, fragrant citrus, tender aubergine, and the brininess of the sea. Specialities include Pasta alla Norma, vibrant caponata, saffron-scented couscous with fish, grilled sea bream, and fresh sardines with fennel and pine nuts. Crisp, golden arancini remain a favourite snack. Desserts like ricotta-filled cannoli and cassata pair well with Passito di Pantelleria or Malvasia. Wines range from bold Nero d’Avola to zesty Grillo, with Marsala as a distinctive regional speciality.