The region of Sicily is shown above in red

Sicily is the most southern region of Italy.  And because of its proximity to Northern Africa, you will find (like the language), Arabic influences, in addition to those of hundreds and thousands of years earlier like the tomatoes the Spaniards brought over from the Americas, and the Greeks before them.

Some of the most famous Sicilian dishes you will find are Pasta con Sardine (pasta with sardine sauce); Caponata (eggplant salad); Spaghetti (yes, spaghetti); and of course for the sweets we have Cannoli, Tiramisu and Cassatta.

When it comes to pizza, Sicily rivals Naples.  Sicilians like their pizza best when it is cooked in a wood burning oven.