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Sicilian Swordfish alla Ghiotta

Also known as Pesce Spada alla Ghiotta, this dish is a southern Italian classic, especially beloved in Messina, Sicily. Thick swordfish steaks are pan-seared and then gently simmered in a vibrant sauce of tomatoes, olives, capers, celery, onion, and white wine. It’s rustic, briny, and deeply Mediterranean.

Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás

Bacalhau à Brás is a comforting Portuguese dish made with salt cod (bacalhau) that's been shredded and sautéed with shoestring potatoes, onions, and eggs, then garnished with olives and parsley. It’s rustic, flavorful, and deeply tied to Lisbon's culinary soul Simple ingredients, harmoniously prepared.

Chicken Marbella

A cult-classic from the 1980s Silver Palate Cookbook, Chicken Marbella is a delightful harmony of Mediterranean flavors Chicken marinated in garlic, oregano, prunes, olives, capers, and vinegar, then roasted until golden and caramelized. The result? A tangy-sweet, briny, utterly delicious dish that’s just as elegant for entertaining as it is easy for weeknights.

Rabbit Cacciatore

Rabbit Cacciatore is a hearty, countryside-style Italian stew where rabbit is braised slowly with tomatoes, wine, herbs, and vegetables until tender and flavorful. Cacciatore means “hunter-style,” referring to traditional meals made with game, wild herbs, and pantry staples. This version balances the natural mildness of rabbit with a rich, earthy sauce.