Arancini is a truly wonderful concept: leftover risotto balled around a savory filling and fried into an oozy and indulgent finger food makes for undoubtedly one of the best leftover makeovers of all ...

On TODAY All Day's "Saucy," Anthony Contrino shares recipes inspired by his Sicilian grandmother. With Anthony's beloved "gram" hailing from Palermo, the region's cultural center, the chef knows his ...

The Academy Awards take place this Sunday and, regardless of which movie or actor takes home the coveted Oscar statue, we know one thing for certain: Hollywood loves to celebrate itself. Following the ...

A Sicilian street food staple, these crispy fried rice balls oozing with mozzarella are one of my favorite things in the world. You’ll find them all over the city and the variations are endless. I ...

Get ready to master the art of making Sicilian arancini! These crispy, golden rice balls filled with ham and cheese are a perfect bite-sized treat that’s rich in flavor. Watch and learn the authentic ...

Named for the “little oranges” that they resemble, arancini originated as Sicilian street food and are found throughout Italy. Stephen DeVries You will find arancini — fried risotto balls filled with ...

The crossroads of the Mediterranean, Sicily has absorbed the flavors, ingredients, and techniques of the many peoples who've come to its shores. Its agricultural bounty — citrus, nuts, tomatoes, ...

There's a famous scene in the 1996 film "Big Night," when Primo (Tony Shalhoub) and his brother, Secondo (Stanley Tucci), wow their restaurant patrons with a traditional southern Italian dish called ...

Italian arancini meets Indian kesar kheer. My version of these sweet arancini is filled with creamy Indian rice pudding that’s laced with saffron. Dip them in a golden white chocolate sauce to make ...

Risotto is one of those things I cook when I’m feeling extra bougie and it always impresses at a dinner party. I prefer a simple risotto — and by simple, I mean bursting with creaminess, sweet ...