Ingredient-Centered Mediterranean Recipes from Sicily.
In our Farms recipes are never the starting point — ingredients are.
This is a growing collection of traditional Mediterranean and Sicilian recipes developed from an agricultural, ingredient-first perspective, in line with our manifesto. Italian cuisine cannot exist without ingredients, and any search for authenticity requires an active relationship with them.
Our approach comes from the Farm: the farm as a living ecosystem where cooking begins in the soil and follows seasons, harvests, and preservation. These recipes belong to the tradition of Cucina Povera — humble, essential dishes shaped by necessity, knowledge, and respect for raw materials.
All the recipes you find here are part of Sicilian and Italian rural food heritage. They are dishes you may taste at Three Farms Island, prepared with what we grow, but also recipes you can cook yourself — reconnecting with ingredients and rediscovering a simple, agricultural way of cooking.
This archive evolves continuously, just like a farm.
Introduction Biscotti al Vino are a prime example of cucina povera, Italy’s “peasant cooking,” which emphasizes simple, humble ingredients to create delightful and satisfying treats. This culinary tradition often relied on leftovers, like wine, a staple on Italian tables for centuries.…
Jasmine is much more than a scented flower: in Sicily it is a piece of history, landscape, and collective memory, also piece of identity. It is the fragrance of summer evenings, long evenings…one of the most beloved scents of all.…
Honey Balls, A Christmas Tradition in Sicily The sense of abundance is always associated with festive periods. This dessert in Sicily is also prepared for Carnival and has very ancient origins. It is mentioned here from the Spanish era, but…
At Three Farms Island, our regenerative farm in Sicily, we often stumble upon hidden treasures while tending to our land. You know this 🙂 This year, during the harvest, we encountered something extraordinary: an ancient Leucocarpa olive tree, the rare…
Roasted peppers evoke the scent of summer in Sicily, reminiscent of those hot days when barbecuing in temperatures already reaching 36 degrees Celsius by ten o’clock in the morning was truly worthwhile. They are perfect for celebrating a slice of…
Homemade Ricotta: A Simple Recipe It is difficult to find a cream cheese in Sicily that is not ricotta. Apparently, the Cyclops from the Odyssey was identified with Mount Etna (hence the one eye). When Odysseus/Ulysses enters his cave, he…
Pomo d’oro,” literally meaning “apple of gold,” perfectly conveys the significance of this fruit after its introduction from the Americas to Spain, Sicily and Italy. One of the key advantages that made it immediately popular was its summer ripening. The…
Many of our wonderful recent guests have asked us for the recipes of our dishes. This puts us in a bit of a quandary, especially at this time of year, as the recipes are extremely simple. However, one thing is…
Instructions: Serving Suggestions: At Three Farms Island, we recommend filling your Lentil Crepes with various fresh, seasonal ingredients. Try sautéed vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, and bell peppers, tomatoes and garlic. Enjoy
Pesto alla Trapanese is a classic Sicilian dish that originated in the western part of the island, particularly in the city of Trapani. The recipe is a testament to the cultural exchange that took place between the Genoese sailors and…