Vivid images of the breezy Sicilian seaside come to mind. The smell of the sea isa reminder of a shared ocean and not-so-distant cultures. Much of Sicilian cuisine has a prominent North African influence, mostly of Tunisian and Algerian origins.The name of this dish says it allcouscous alla Trapanese, or Trapani-style cous-cous. Common Middle Eastern ingredients such as pine nuts, cinnamon, almonds,raisins, and saffron all became staples in Sicilian cuisine during the Middle Ages, a golden…
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