A name in Sicily for the king trumpet mushroom. It may be eaten either fresh or dried, roasted or baked but the flavour is not highly regarded and the flesh is chewy.
A name in Sicily for the porbeagle or mackerel shark. A member of the shark family common in the Atlantic. It grows to 4 meters (13 ft) in length. It has good flavour and texture and is grilled in the form of steaks.
A name in Sicily for the king trumpet mushroom. Typically these mushrooms grow on the roots of wild thistles (cardo in Italian), hence the name. It may be eaten either fresh or dried, roasted or baked but the flavour is not highly regarded and the flesh is chewy.
A name in Sicily for dogfish, also known as the rough hound (US: small cat). Slightly better eating than the nurse-hound.
A name in Sicily for a beef cut taken from just behind the shoulder consisting of the infraspinatus muscle. This joint is good for braising, pot-roasting and stewing.
