Writing about the Masters Cascino came intoxicated by a symphony of flavors by retracing a menu full of delicacies and dishes that have become milestones of Sicilian cuisine. It almost seems to tell a princely tale where Salvatore and Francesco Paolo Cascino, progenitors of the famous lineage of Sicilian chefs, were the protagonists of culinary events for personalities such as Queen Elizabeth of England, the Royals of Holland, Rainier and Grace of Monaco, Onassis and Maria Callas, Frank Sinatra and even our beloved Pope John Paul II. Their restaurant “La Botte” was a reference point for great artists such as Carla Fracci, Mario Del Monaco, Gianni Raimondi, Amedeo Nazzari, even hosting the UN secretary Kofi Annan. Their cuisine continues, to date, to be a beacon for our generation with the dishes created and remained unique such as the exclusive “Ali Pascià”, almond semifreddo with hot chocolate even created in 1962.

Maurizio continues, with great passion, love for classy cuisine and professionalism, the history of his family, in the prestigious “La Botte” restaurant in Monreale (PA). Immersed in a green hill from which you can enjoy a splendid panorama of Palermo, in a magical atmosphere, you can taste and appreciate the dishes prepared by his skilled hands. With his wife Rita and his precious collaborators, they welcome all guests in their “home” with great cordiality, presenting a rich and varied buffet at the entrance. Unforgettable dishes such as gnocchi alla bava, linguine with fish ragout and peppermint, the leg of wild boar with avola black or the pork stew with braised beef. And there are many dishes that we can learn to cook by attending his cooking classes, which take place in the same location.

Today Maestro Maurizio pays tribute to his personal recipe which we are proud and grateful to be able to publish below. He awaits you in his restaurant “La Botte” to be able to welcome you and make you taste other dishes of his cuisine.