Welcome to The Cesarine's Cookbook, where authentic Italian recipes and tips await. Dive into generations-old family recipes, rediscovering the true flavors of Italian cuisine!

Apricot Compote and Cardamom Tart
Sun, smiles, and apricot tart—make summer special with the Cesarine’s recipe
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Lamb and marretto with potatoes and roasted lampascioni
A typical dish of Pugliese Easter cuisine, a blend of Mediterranean flavors with an authentic and traditional taste

Roasted Lamb
A typical recipe from Pugliese cuisine, a flavorful dish made with simple ingredients, perfect for Easter lunch

Calzone with sponsali
The stuffed pizza from Bari, where rustic ingredients are transformed into a flavorful and irresistible dish.

In the heart of Apulia: Tiella with potatoes, rice, and mussels
Also known as Tiella barese, a dish where each layer is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors

Let's bid farewell to the holidays with sweetness
Our Cesarina Francesca shows us how to make Purcidduzzi, a delightful treat from Apulian tradition

A deliciously crispy fried treat: Cartellate
A dessert that is a must-have on Apulian tables during the winter season

The authentic Lecce-style pasticciotto
The story (and recipe) of the typical Salento dessert born from a mistake